Hi, I’m Nicolas Villafuerte Diaz, a creative and technically skilled 2D animator focused on bringing characters to life with expressive movement. I specialize in 2D animation and Toon Boom Harmony, and I enjoy contributing animated sequences to dynamic TV and short-form projects. I’ve worked on animated TV productions such as Sago Mini Friends, Open Season: Call of Nature, and Rosie’s Rules, collaborating with teams to deliver polished work on schedule and maintain scene continuity. I’m currently developing an animated short film and run Villafuerte Creations, offering bespoke video commissions with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.…

Nicolas Villafuerte Diaz

Hi, I’m Nicolas Villafuerte Diaz, a creative and technically skilled 2D animator focused on bringing characters to life with expressive movement. I specialize in 2D animation and Toon Boom Harmony, and I enjoy contributing animated sequences to dynamic TV and short-form projects. I’ve worked on animated TV productions such as Sago Mini Friends, Open Season: Call of Nature, and Rosie’s Rules, collaborating with teams to deliver polished work on schedule and maintain scene continuity. I’m currently developing an animated short film and run Villafuerte Creations, offering bespoke video commissions with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.…

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Hi, I’m Nicolas Villafuerte Diaz, a creative and technically skilled 2D animator focused on bringing characters to life with expressive movement. I specialize in 2D animation and Toon Boom Harmony, and I enjoy contributing animated sequences to dynamic TV and short-form projects. I’ve worked on animated TV productions such as Sago Mini Friends, Open Season: Call of Nature, and Rosie’s Rules, collaborating with teams to deliver polished work on schedule and maintain scene continuity. I’m currently developing an animated short film and run Villafuerte Creations, offering bespoke video commissions with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator at Brown Bag Films
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Continued to deliver high-quality 2D animation, collaborated with supervisors and directors to refine scenes, maintained production schedules, and supported cross-team coordination to ensure cohesive character performances.
2D Animator at Brown Bag Films
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Delivered animation that met style, performance, and technical requirements. Interpreted storyboards and translated them into polished character animation. Implemented Supervisor and Director feedback efficiently within production timelines. Effectively forecasted workflow and consistently met animation quotas. Collaborated with animation teams to ensure continuity and scene cohesion.
Proprietor at Villafuerte Creations
June 1, 2016 - Present
Offering bespoke, budget-friendly video commissions, including video editing; Bringing artistic flair to custom video commissions, ensuring a visually compelling product; Exhibiting a steadfast commitment to focused task completion, meeting client expectations consistently; Currently working on an animated short film.
Student Co-op at Glos Associates
February 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Produced 3D models using SketchUp and drafted floor plans in Revit and AutoCAD. Organized and digitized architectural documents and blueprints. Applied visual design principles to improve clarity of technical materials.

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Walkerville Collegiate Institute, Windsor, ON
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016
Animation 2D/3D at St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
September 1, 2016 - October 1, 2020
Introduction to Typography at California Institute of the Arts
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

Fundamentals of Graphic Design
September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education
    Nicolas Villafuerte Diaz 2025 2D Animation Demo Reel
    This demo reel showcases my professional 2D character animation created in Toon Boom Harmony during my three years at Brown Bag Films. It highlights my experience bringing characters to life through expressive acting, strong posing, clear timing, appealing motion, and polished performance animation. The reel reflects my ability to collaborate within a production pipeline, take creative direction, and deliver high-quality animation for broadcast television. video animator…