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I'm an animation director and writer, passionate about creating engaging stories for both children and adults. With a background in animation editing, I have honed my skills in various roles across different prestigious studios. I have worked on notable projects with Disney, Netflix, and Nickelodeon, earning recognition in the industry, including an Emmy Award. My focus is on innovation in animation, and I love collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life.…I'm an animation director and writer, passionate about creating engaging stories for both children and adults. With a background in animation editing, I have honed my skills in various roles across different prestigious studios. I have worked on notable projects with Disney, Netflix, and Nickelodeon, earning recognition in the industry, including an Emmy Award. My focus is on innovation in animation, and I love collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life.

Nico Colaleo

Animation Director, Writer, Video Editor, +2

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I'm an animation director and writer, passionate about creating engaging stories for both children and adults. With a background in animation editing, I have honed my skills in various roles across different prestigious studios. I have worked on notable projects with Disney, Netflix, and Nickelodeon, earning recognition in the industry, including an Emmy Award. My focus is on innovation in animation, and I love collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life.…I'm an animation director and writer, passionate about creating engaging stories for both children and adults. With a background in animation editing, I have honed my skills in various roles across different prestigious studios. I have worked on notable projects with Disney, Netflix, and Nickelodeon, earning recognition in the industry, including an Emmy Award. My focus is on innovation in animation, and I love collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life.

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I’m an animation director and writer, passionate about creating engaging stories for both children and adults. With a background in animation editing, I have honed my skills in various roles across different prestigious studios.

I have worked on notable projects with Disney, Netflix, and Nickelodeon, earning recognition in the industry, including an Emmy Award. My focus is on innovation in animation, and I love collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life.

Skills

Animation

Character Design

Experience Level

Animation

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Work Experience

Animatic Editor at Walt Disney TV Animation

December 31, 2021 - September 26, 2025

Worked on various animated series, contributing as an animatic editor. Responsibilities included creating animatics that serve as the blueprint for animation, ensuring that story and timing are effectively conveyed during production.

Animator and Writer at NETFLIX Animation

January 1, 2021 - Present

Contributed to animated content by writing engaging scripts and animating key scenes, bringing stories to life for diverse audiences.

Series Creator at Ollie & Scoops

January 1, 2018 - Present

Created original animated content, overseeing all aspects of production, from concept to final delivery on YouTube.

Director at DreamWorks Animation

December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025

Directed animated projects, collaborating closely with writers, animators, and sound teams to ensure a cohesive vision and execution.

Video Creator at Nico Colaleo's YouTube Channel

January 1, 2015 - Present

Produced and animated content for personal YouTube channel, attracting a dedicated audience and focusing on storytelling through animation.

Animatic Editor at Walt Disney TV Animation

January 1, 2023 - Present

Worked on various animated series including Primos and Star vs. the Forces of Evil, focusing on creating engaging animatics to guide the animation production process.

Animatic & Post Editor at NETFLIX Animation

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Involved in projects like Stranger Things: Tales from '85, working closely with directors to ensure the vision is captured through animatics and post-production.

Series Creator at DreamWorks Animation

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Led the series We Too Loud on DreamWorks’ YouTube, overseeing the creative direction and production of the series.

Animatic Editor at Nickelodeon Animation Studios

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Contributed as an animatic editor for various shows, enhancing the storytelling experience through visual editing.

Animatic Editor at Titmouse Inc.

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Worked on The Sisters Grimm and Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja, focusing on creating engaging animatics for production.