Ayşenur Özkan (Ash) is a 2D animator specializing in hand-drawn and rigged animation, blending traditional and digital workflows from storyboard to final compositing. With a BFA in Experimental Animation from OCAD University and additional training from Vancouver Film School and Gobelins (Paris), Ash brings a cinematic, story-forward approach to character acting, timing, and mixed-media experimentation. Her work explores emotion and human behavior, often drawing from real moments and personal observation, as seen in films like Sinkhole and Backlash. She has experience leading animation pipelines independently, animating for live-action title sequences, and producing short-form content for social media. Ash also contributes creative design work in content scheduling, asset organization, and visual recap production, with strengths across Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, and compositing/polish for fast-moving production environments.

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Ayşenur Özkan (Ash) is a 2D animator specializing in hand-drawn and rigged animation, blending traditional and digital workflows from storyboard to final compositing. With a BFA in Experimental Animation from OCAD University and additional training from Vancouver Film School and Gobelins (Paris), Ash brings a cinematic, story-forward approach to character acting, timing, and mixed-media experimentation. Her work explores emotion and human behavior, often drawing from real moments and personal observation, as seen in films like Sinkhole and Backlash. She has experience leading animation pipelines independently, animating for live-action title sequences, and producing short-form content for social media. Ash also contributes creative design work in content scheduling, asset organization, and visual recap production, with strengths across Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, and compositing/polish for fast-moving production environments.

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Ayşenur Özkan (Ash) is a 2D animator specializing in hand-drawn and rigged animation, blending traditional and digital workflows from storyboard to final compositing. With a BFA in Experimental Animation from OCAD University and additional training from Vancouver Film School and Gobelins (Paris), Ash brings a cinematic, story-forward approach to character acting, timing, and mixed-media experimentation. Her work explores emotion and human behavior, often drawing from real moments and personal observation, as seen in films like Sinkhole and Backlash.

She has experience leading animation pipelines independently, animating for live-action title sequences, and producing short-form content for social media. Ash also contributes creative design work in content scheduling, asset organization, and visual recap production, with strengths across Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, and compositing/polish for fast-moving production environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Assistant & 2D Animator (Freelance)
April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Supported independent animation production tasks including scheduling, asset organization, and file management. Animated 2D hand-drawn sequences and assisted with revisions based on director feedback. Collaborated with a small team to meet production deadlines.
2D Animator (Freelance)
January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Created 2D hand-drawn animation, character rigging, and motion graphics for independent client projects. Used After Effects for visual animation, compositing, and motion design. Worked across the full animation pipeline from rough animation to final polish.
Character Animation Intensive (Certificate Program) at Gobelins School
June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Intensive study of gesture, character emotion, and narrative timing while working closely with industry animators.
Content Designer, Press at Pan théon-Assas University — LL.M. AW ArDS Arbitration Society
June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Documented live events for the Arbitration Society’s press team and produced visual recap content.
2D Animator (Freelance)
June 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Animated character scenes for an independent short film using hand-drawn 2D animation techniques to convey timing, weight, and emotion. Collaborated remotely with the director to meet shot deadlines and maintain visual consistency across the film.
Sinkhole | Thesis Film — 2D hand-drawn short film (Solo) at OCAD University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Wrote, directed, and hand-animated a short film exploring homelessness and invisibility, inspired by a real encounter in Toronto. Managed the full pipeline independently: storyboard, layout, animation, and compositing under a fixed exhibition deadline.
Freelance — Videographer & Photographer at Cultural Even ts
October 1, 2024 - Present
Filmed and edited coverage of two cultural events, capturing performances and atmosphere for organizer use.
Freelance — Videographer & Photographer at Cultural Events
October 1, 2024 - Present
Filmed and edited coverage of two cultural events, capturing performances and atmosphere for organizer use.
Animated Opening Sequence (2D hand-drawn animation for live-action title sequence) at Independent — Live-Action Short Film
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Designed and animated a hand-drawn opening sequence for a live-action short, blending 2D animation with cinematic compositing and pacing.
Social Media Manager & Content Production Coordinator at Private Orthopedic Surger y Clinic
March 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
Planned and produced graphics, reels, and short-form video content for a consistent publishing schedule. Coordinated deliverables across a small creative team to keep content production on track. Managed patient-facing inquiries and organized a full digital asset library.
Freelance — Press, Symposium Coverage at Volun teer Press
February 1, 2024 - Present
Photographed and documented academic symposiums, producing short visual recaps.
Freelance — Press, Symposium Cover age (Volunteer Press) at Volunteer Press
February 1, 2024 - Present
Photographed and documented academic symposiums, producing short visual recap posts.
Backlash — Exchang e Production (2D Animator) at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Animated a character-driven short examining suppressed emotion, built entirely in Toon Boom Harmony. Refined acting, timing, and rigged-character workflow under industry-mentor feedback; received Most Improved Student Award for the cohort.
Graphic and Content Designer at Muftuoglu Law Office
October 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025
Designed custom visual campaigns for firm communications and social platforms over multi-year engagement.
Social Media Content Designer / Editor / English-Turkish Translator at Shayra Medikal Sag. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Built and grew a specialized Instagram presence with agency partners; handled English–Turkish translation.
Social Media Content Designer / Editor / English–Turkish Translator at Shayra Medikal Sag. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Built and grew a specialized Instagram presence with agency partners; handled English–Turkish translation.

Education

BFA, Experimental Animation at OCAD University
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Classic al Animation, Diploma (Exchange) at Vancouver Film School
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Summer School in Character Animation, Certificate at Gobelins School
June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Pro g ram / Certificate program (Character Animation Intens ive) at Gobelins School
June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Pre-Animation & Illustration, Ontario College Certificate at Algonquin College
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
BFA, Experiemental Animation at OCAD University
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Classical Animation, Diploma (Exchange) at Vancouver Film School
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Summer School in Character Animation, Certificate at Gobelins School
June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
BF A, Pre-Animation & Illustration, Ontario College Certificate at Algonquin College
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Qualifications

Most Im proved Student Award — Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2024 - July 19, 2026
Dean 's Honours List — OCAD University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Dean 's Honours List — Algonquin College
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award — Incek Okya n us Anadolu Lisesi
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026
Most Improved Student Award — Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2024 - July 19, 2026
Dean's Honours List — OCAD University
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Dean's Honours List — Algonquin College
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award — Incek Okya nus Anadolu Lisesi
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services