Hello! I'm Anton Blake, a senior and supervising animator based in London. I bring 16+ years of professional experience across feature film, episodic VFX, commercials, and games, with a specialty in creature and quadruped animation, performance-driven character work, and animation leadership. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, delivering high-quality visuals, and driving animation pipelines from concept to final render. I’m the founder and director of Monster Emporium Animation School, and I’ve led creative teams on high-profile projects. My focus is on collaboration, artistry, and practical problem-solving to bring performances to life while meeting tight production schedules.

Anton Blake

Hello! I'm Anton Blake, a senior and supervising animator based in London. I bring 16+ years of professional experience across feature film, episodic VFX, commercials, and games, with a specialty in creature and quadruped animation, performance-driven character work, and animation leadership. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, delivering high-quality visuals, and driving animation pipelines from concept to final render. I’m the founder and director of Monster Emporium Animation School, and I’ve led creative teams on high-profile projects. My focus is on collaboration, artistry, and practical problem-solving to bring performances to life while meeting tight production schedules.

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Hello! I’m Anton Blake, a senior and supervising animator based in London. I bring 16+ years of professional experience across feature film, episodic VFX, commercials, and games, with a specialty in creature and quadruped animation, performance-driven character work, and animation leadership. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, delivering high-quality visuals, and driving animation pipelines from concept to final render.

I’m the founder and director of Monster Emporium Animation School, and I’ve led creative teams on high-profile projects. My focus is on collaboration, artistry, and practical problem-solving to bring performances to life while meeting tight production schedules.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animation Supervisor at NYVFX
September 1, 2025 - Present
Lead animation supervisor overseeing creature and quadruped animation, performance-driven character work, and shot development across multiple projects. Collaborated with VFX teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Senior Animator at Automatik
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Senior animator contributing to full-cycle animation work and supervising animation pipelines during high-pressure production windows.
Senior Animator at Milk VFX
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Senior animator delivering creature and character performances for VFX-driven projects, collaborating with CG supervisors and riggers to achieve expressive motion.
Senior Animator at Framestore
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Senior animator overseeing shot development, creature animation, and performance-driven sequences within a feature/VFX context.
Senior Animator at MPC, Mufasa Viz Team
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Senior animator contributing to high-end creature animation and visualization work for flagship projects, coordinating with lighting and shading teams.
Senior Animator / Freelance at Alt VFX, Outpost, Minimo VFX
May 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Freelance senior animator delivering shot work and mentoring junior animators across multiple VFX houses.
Senior Animator at Milk VFX
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Senior animator focusing on creature animation and performance-driven sequences for feature and TV projects.
Animator at One Of Us
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Animation work for Pinocchio project, delivering character performance and timing within stylistic constraints.
Senior Creature Animator at MPC
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Led creature animation on The Lion King, focusing on lifelike locomotion, weight, and performance.
Creature Animator at Milk VFX
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Creature animation work for Dinos in the Wild, translating scientific references into believable CG motion.
Animation Supervisor at AiSolve
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Led animation efforts across multiple sequences, coordinating with departments to maintain style and timing.
Animator (Remote) at Evil Corp
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Animator for Now TV commercials, delivering polished motion and timing for broadcast campaigns.
Lead Animator at FGreat
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Lead animator for British Museum and Sony projects, directing animation quality and delivery.
Animator / Lead Animator at Coffee & TV
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Animation and lead animation work for commercial projects.
Animator at Once Were Farmers
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Animated web commercial for Plax Colgate, contributing to timing and motion design.
Freelance Animator at Pipedreams 3D
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Previsualization and animation work for Galaxy Chocolate and Nicorette projects.
Lead Animator at Flying Monkey
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Lead animation for children's iPad app, shaping character motion and UX integration.
Animator at Kazoo
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Animation work for Ride to Hell E3 trailer, focusing on timing and stylized motion.
Animator at Blue Zoo
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
DHL corporate training animation, delivering engaging character motion.
Animator at Axis Animation Studios
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Li Ning Basketball project animation work across sequences.
Animator at RJDM
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Disney Kinect Adventures project animation contributions.
Junior Animator at Double Negative
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Early-career work on Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Fantasia, John Carter; built foundation in CG animation.

Education

Diploma in Character Animation at Animation Mentor
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma in Character Animation
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services