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David Santa Cruz

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2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Producer / Animator at Akoran Pro / Mojo Films
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Directed and produced cross-media projects blending live-action, puppets, and stop-motion with 2D animation and motion graphics. Collaborated with directors and producers to craft cohesive narratives and refine visual styles for commercial and artistic pieces.
2D Animator at Academia de Artes Visuales (AAVI)
January 31, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Executed 2D character animation, scene blocking, and polish for major campaigns and animated pilots, including Vanyria. Produced color passes, timing adjustments, and integrated sequences with other media using Toon Boom Harmony and After Effects.
Audio Visual Producer & Animator at Universidad Tecnológica de Aguascalientes (UTA)
July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Contributed to pre-production and animation of El Coyote, an action-driven animated pilot with a dynamic visual style. Led creation of promotional assets, art direction support, and integration of visuals with live-action elements.
Video Producer at Akorán Pro / Mojo Films
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Directed and produced video productions; oversaw pre-production and animation; contributed to international ad campaigns (e.g., Free Fire); produced mixed-media pieces combining hand-drawn 2D animation, After Effects motion graphics, live-action footage, and 3D animation in Maya; created visuals aligned with corporate branding and supported onboarding and client understanding of campaigns.
Motion Graphics Artist at Reflex Studio
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Created motion graphics, After Effects animations, and visual effects for internal and external projects; contributed to post-production and client deliverables.
Audio Visual Producer & Animator at Universidad Tecnológica de Aguascalientes (UTA)
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Produced and animated AV content for the university; contributed to pre-production and animation pipelines for institutional projects (including El Coyote pilot); developed a cohesive visual language across campaigns.
Video Producer at Akoran Pro / Mojo Films
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Produced 2D character animation, colorist on the pilot Vanyria, and led mixed-media campaigns combining hand-drawn animation, motion graphics (After Effects), live-action footage, and 3D animation in Maya; collaborated on international campaigns for Free Fire.
2D Animator at Academia de Artes Visuales (AAVI)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Contributed to pre-production and animation of El Coyote; created storyboards and animated scenes; produced 2D character animation in Toon Boom Harmony; helped with post-production and pacing.

Education

Licenciatura en Cinematografía y Artes Visuales at Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography and Audio Visual Arts at Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography and Audio Visual Arts at Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet