I’m a 3D character animator and recent SCAD graduate with a passion for expressive, story-driven animation. I enjoy bringing characters to life through strong acting, timing, and physicality, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow my skills and contribute to creative projects. I love collaborating with other artists, learning from the people around me, and finding new ways to make characters feel alive.…

Trygg Aase-Farnum

I’m a 3D character animator and recent SCAD graduate with a passion for expressive, story-driven animation. I enjoy bringing characters to life through strong acting, timing, and physicality, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow my skills and contribute to creative projects. I love collaborating with other artists, learning from the people around me, and finding new ways to make characters feel alive.…

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I’m a 3D character animator and recent SCAD graduate with a passion for expressive, story-driven animation. I enjoy bringing characters to life through strong acting, timing, and physicality, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow my skills and contribute to creative projects.

I love collaborating with other artists, learning from the people around me, and finding new ways to make characters feel alive.

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Work Experience

3D Animation Lead (Animation Lead) at Savannah
June 1, 2025 - Present
Managed a team of 13 animators, providing creative direction, shot critiques, and draw-overs throughout production. Oversaw more than 50 shots across the animation pipeline, coordinating workflow and maintaining visual consistency to help deliver a nearly five-minute animated film.
3D Animation Lead / Visual Development Artist at Pinball Panic
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Worked as the Animation Lead and Visual Development Artist, helping guide the film's animation and overall visual style. Provided feedback to other animators, collaborated with the production team, and created artwork that helped define the look and feel of the film.
Lead Storyboard Artist / 2D Lead / 3D Assistant at El Alma de la Sed
December 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Collaborated with directors, editors, colorists, and project managers to bring the film to life. Created storyboards, beatsheets, and hundreds of 2D assets supporting the project from planning through production.

Education

BFA in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Associates in Fine Arts at Central Piedmont Community College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Magna Cum Laude (SCAD)
January 1, 2026 - August 17, 2026
Adobe Certification
January 1, 2023 - August 17, 2026
Academic Honors Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - August 17, 2026
National Art Honors Society
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Best in Digital and Photographic Arts, Appreciating Creative Teens
January 1, 2020 - August 17, 2026
Karate Black Belt, Sparks Martial Arts
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Me in a Nutshell - Savannah College of Art and Design Capstone Film

    Me in a Nutshell was a collaborative student 3D animation project completed at SCAD. I worked primarily as a 3D character animator and helped coordinate the animation team throughout production. The project involved managing animation across 50+ shots, reviewing and giving feedback on work from other animators, and collaborating with artists across the production to maintain consistency and meet deadlines.