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Hi, I’m Edwin K. T. Poon, a creative and technically skilled Series and Supervising Director with over 20 years of experience in animation. I excel in directing, storytelling, and both traditional and digital animation, with a great sense of timing, action, and acting. I have a proven track record of leading teams, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations.
I am passionate about bringing stories to life and guiding talented artists through the entire production process. I enjoy collaborating closely with producers, showrunners, and creative teams to ensure the highest quality in every project. When I’m not directing, I also love sharing my knowledge as an animation instructor to help cultivate the next generation of animators.
Experience Level
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Language
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Work Experience
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
October 1, 2024 - PresentInstructing Animated Short Film Diploma & 2D Computer Animation Diploma programs.
Series Director at House of Cool Inc.
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Series Directed hand-drawn production for Disney Junior: Rise Up, Sing Out – II (7 x 2mins) from script to final delivery. Established show style on design, story, and animation during development. Directed all in-house artists and vendor studios from stock design through to final animation and delivery. Collaborated with showrunner and executives on notes and provided script notes and storytelling improvements throughout writing phase. Led all design, storyboard, and editorial handoffs, providing creative direction and feedback on acting, action, timing, and client notes ensuring quality exceeded client expectations.
Series Assistant Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
May 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025Directed all department supervisors and oversaw in-house and overseas artists from episodic design through to final animation on Nickelodeon: Bossy Bear – I & II (45 x 7mins). Led episodic design handoffs, collaborated on art direction, and provided notes on script, acting, action, timing, and editorial. Assisted with client animatic notes, storyboard revisions, layouts, character and prop builds, animation direction, and After Effects notes. Ensured deliverables met or exceeded client expectations, collaborated on scheduling and hiring decisions.
Assistant Director at WB Home Entertainment
May 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025Directed and established stock builds and animation style for Tom and Jerry: Cowboy Up! (DTV Feature Movie – 71 mins). Oversaw department supervisors and artists through layout, builds, and final animation. Acted as art director and build supervisor on designs, builds for backgrounds, characters, props, and special character poses. Provided creative direction for animation problem-solving and reviewed client notes through all stages to final animation, ensured quality delivered met client expectations, and collaborated on scheduling and hiring.
Series Assistant Director at WB Animation
May 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025Handled similar duties to Tom and Jerry: Cowboy Up! on Tom and Jerry in New York – I & II and The Tom and Jerry Show – III, IV & V. Led artists domestically and overseas from episodic builds to final animation. Provided direction on acting, posing, timing, and responding to client notes across animation cuts with a focus on quality and delivery.
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
September 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D Computer Animation Diploma & Intro to 2D Computer Animation Certificate programs.
Supervising Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
January 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025Established show style on design, animation, character builds, and stock animation cycles in development for Lili and Lola – I (5 x 7mins) & Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero – Animated Main Titles (2 mins 12 sec). Directed all department supervisors and oversaw full production from design through post-production.
Animation Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
February 28, 2014 - July 31, 2025Directed all episodic animation for Nerds and Monsters – I (40 x 11mins) from in-house and overseas staff. Reviewed episodic animation rough cuts and implemented series director notes.
Guest Lecturer at Capilano University
November 12, 2013 - July 31, 2025Delivered a guest lecture on ToonBoom Harmony and 2D Animation.
Animation Director at DHX Media - Vancouver
August 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Directed all episodic animation from in-house and overseas staff for Disney XD: Packages from Planet X (52 x 11mins) & Digital Shorts (13 x 2mins). Reviewed rough cuts and implemented series director notes. Also worked as Stock Cycles Animator for the same show and as key layout artist and builder for Hasbro's My Little Pony - "Equestria Girls".
Instructor at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
July 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D and ToonBoom Harmony Animation in Intro to 2D Animation and Character Animation Summer Intensive programs.
Instructor at Vancouver Film School (VFS)
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025Instructed and created entire course curriculums for full-time Classical Animation Diploma Program using Adobe Flash and Toon Boom Harmony courses.
Animation Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
February 28, 2012 - July 31, 2025Directed all episodic animation from 24 in-house artists for 1001 Nights – II (26 x 11mins) & BC Transit ad. Reviewed rough cuts and implemented series director notes.
Build Supervisor and Animation Director at DHX Media - Vancouver
May 31, 2011 - July 31, 2025Supervised builds for Hasbro's Pound Puppies – I, Kid Vs. Kat – I & II, digital shorts, and pilots. Directed animation for Kid Vs. Kat: Kat Attack interactive iPad game. Also worked as animation revisionist and poser for related shows.
Guest Lecturer / Faculty Member at Capilano University
January 7, 2010 - July 31, 2025Guest lectured on Adobe Flash for one week at Harbin University of Science and Technology in China to over 70 students.
Animation Director at Mercury Filmworks Vancouver
November 30, 2007 - July 31, 2025Directed episodic animation for Nelvana: Grossology – I and Cookie Jar: Gerald McBoing Boing – II. Worked as Unit Director on a Disney short: Shezow. Ensured animation quality and client note implementation.
Lead Animation Supervisor at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
June 30, 2006 - July 31, 2025Lead animation supervisor on Film Roman's Wow Wow Wubbzy! series, overseeing animation quality and production.
Assistant Key Animation Supervisor at Studio B Productions
January 31, 2006 - July 31, 2025Assistant key animation supervisor for Being Ian – III series.
Lead Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
July 31, 2005 - July 31, 2025Lead animator on Disney Production: The Buzz on Maggie, overseeing animation production and quality.
Poser, Builder, and Junior Animator at Studio B Productions
November 30, 2004 - July 31, 2025Worked as poser, builder, and junior animator on Being Ian – I series.
Digital Painter at Mercury Filmworks Vancouver
December 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025Digital painter for WB Feature: Looney Tunes Back in Action and Studio B's Yvon of the Yukon series.
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
October 1, 2024 - PresentInstructing Animated Short Film Diploma and 2D Computer Animation Diploma programs.
Series Director at House of Cool Inc.
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Series Directed a hand-drawn production from script to final delivery with clear vision, creative direction, and excellent communication. Worked closely with showrunner and executives on notes and feedback, established show style on design, story, and animation during development. Directed all in-house artists and vendor studios, collaborated on script notes and suggestions, and led all design, storyboard, editorial, and client note handoffs to ensure quality of all deliverables met or exceeded client expectations. Also collaborated with producer on scheduling and hiring needs.
Series Assistant Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
May 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025Established show style on design, animation, character builds, and stock animation cycles during development. Directed department supervisors and oversaw all in-house and overseas artists from episodic design through to final animation. Led episodic design handoffs and collaborated with art director on art direction notes. Participated in editorials and reviewed client animatic notes. Provided creative direction and feedback for animation directors and supervisors, reviewed episodic animation cuts and client notes, and ensured deliverables exceeded client expectations. Collaborated with producer on scheduling and hiring needs.
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
September 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D Computer Animation Diploma and Intro to 2D Computer Animation Certificate programs.
Supervising Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
January 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025Established show style on design, animation, character builds, and stock animation cycles. Directed all department supervisors and oversaw production from design to post-production for Lili and Lola and Jimmy Vestvood projects.
Animation Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
February 28, 2014 - July 31, 2025Directed all episodic animation for Nerds and Monsters I season, overseeing in-house and overseas staff and implementing series director notes.
Animation Director at DHX Media - Vancouver
August 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Directed all episodic animation for Disney XD: Packages from Planet X and digital shorts, reviewing rough cuts and implementing series director notes. Also worked as stock cycles animator and key layout artist/builder on related projects.
Instructor at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
July 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D and ToonBoom Harmony animation in Intro to 2D Animation and Character Animation Summer Intensive programs.
Instructor at Vancouver Film School (VFS)
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025Instructed and created entire course curriculums for full-time Classical Animation Diploma program in Adobe Flash and Toon Boom Harmony courses.
Animation Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
February 28, 2012 - July 31, 2025Directed episodic animation for 1001 Nights II season and a BC Transit advertisement. Led a team of 24 in-house artists and reviewed rough cuts, implementing series director notes.
Build Supervisor / Animation Director / Animation Revisionist / Poser at DHX Media - Vancouver
May 31, 2011 - July 31, 2025Build Supervisor on multiple series including Pound Puppies, Kid Vs. Kat, and pilots. Animation Director for Kid Vs. Kat interactive game and various roles such as Animation Revisionist and Poser on My Little Pony and Martha Speaks series.
Guest Lecturer / Faculty Member at Capilano University
January 1, 2010 - PresentGuest lectured on Adobe Flash at Harbin University of Science and Technology in China and other teaching engagements.
Animation Director / Unit Director at Mercury Filmworks / Disney
November 30, 2007 - July 31, 2025Directed animation for Grossology and Gerald McBoing Boing series, and unit director for Disney Shorty McShorts’ Short.
Lead Animation Supervisor / Assistant Key Animation Supervisor / Lead Animator / Poser, Builder, and Junior Animator / Digital Painter at Various studios including Bardel Entertainment Inc., Studio B Productions, Mercury Filmworks Vancouver
June 30, 2006 - July 31, 2025Held multiple roles including lead animation supervisor, assistant key animation supervisor, lead animator, poser, builder, and digital painter on various animation series and feature projects from 2003 to 2006.
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
October 1, 2024 - PresentInstructing Animated Short Film Diploma & 2D Computer Animation Diploma programs.
Series Director at House of Cool Inc.
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Directed the hand-drawn production 'Disney Junior: Rise Up, Sing Out – II' (7 x 2mins) from script to final delivery, establishing show style on design, story, and animation. Led all in-house artists and vendor studios, collaborated with showrunner and executives, managed script notes, design and storyboard handoffs, editorial process, client animatic reviews, layout, animation cuts, sound spotting, and final mix sessions. Ensured quality of deliverables exceeded client expectations and collaborated with producer on scheduling and hiring.
Series Assistant Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
May 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025Established show style on design, animation, character builds, and stock animation cycles for 'Nickelodeon: Bossy Bear – I & II' (45 x 7mins). Directed department supervisors, managed design, storyboard and editorial handoffs, reviewed client notes and animation revisions, provided creative direction for animation teams, and ensured quality of deliverables. Collaborated with producers on scheduling and hiring needs.
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
September 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D Computer Animation Diploma & Intro to 2D Computer Animation Certificate programs.
Supervising Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
January 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025Established show style, directed all department supervisors and oversaw production from design to post-production for 'Lili and Lola – I' (5 x 7mins) and animated main titles for 'Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero' (2 mins 12 sec).
Animation Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
February 28, 2014 - July 31, 2025Directed all episodic animation from in-house and overseas staff; reviewed episodic animation rough cuts and implemented series director notes for 'Nerds and Monsters – I' (40 x 11mins).
Instructor at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
July 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D and ToonBoom Harmony Animation - Intro to 2D Animation Program & Character Animation Summer Intensive Program.
Animation Director at DHX Media
August 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Directed episodic animation for 'Disney XD: Packages from Planet X' (52 x 11mins) and digital shorts (13 x 2mins), reviewed rough cuts and implemented series director notes. Also worked as stock cycles animator and key layout artist/builder on other projects.
Animation Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
February 28, 2012 - July 31, 2025Directed episodic animation from 24 in-house artists; reviewed rough cuts and implemented series director notes for '1001 Nights – II' (26 x 11mins) and BC Transit Ad.
Build Supervisor / Animation Director / Animation Revisionist / Poser at DHX Media
May 31, 2011 - July 31, 2025Supervised builds and directed animation for shows such as 'Pound Puppies – I', 'Kid Vs. Kat – I & II', 'Kid Vs. Kat Digital Shorts', and pilots. Also worked as animation revisionist and poser for various shows.
Animation Director / Unit Director at Mercury Filmworks
November 30, 2007 - July 31, 2025Directed animation for 'Grossology – I' (13 x 22mins) and 'Gerald McBoing Boing – II' (16 x 7mins). Served as Unit Director for Disney's 'Shorty McShorts’ Short: Shezow'.
Lead Animation Supervisor at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
June 30, 2006 - July 31, 2025Lead animation supervisor for 'Wow Wow Wubbzy! – I' (26 x 11mins).
Assistant Key Animation Supervisor at Studio B Productions
January 31, 2006 - July 31, 2025Assistant key animation supervisor for 'Being Ian – III' (26 x 22mins).
Lead Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
July 31, 2005 - July 31, 2025Lead animator for 'The Buzz on Maggie' (8 x 11mins).
Poser, Builder, and Junior Animator at Studio B Productions
November 30, 2004 - July 31, 2025Poser, builder, and junior animator for 'Being Ian – I' (26 x 22mins).
Digital Painter at Mercury Filmworks Vancouver
December 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025Digital painter for WB Feature 'Looney Tunes Back in Action' and 'Yvon of the Yukon – III & IV'.
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
October 1, 2024 - PresentInstructing Animated Short Film Diploma & 2D Computer Animation Diploma programs.
Series Director at House of Cool Inc.
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Series Directed Disney Junior: Rise Up, Sing Out – II (7 x 2mins), overseeing the entire hand-drawn production from script to final delivery. Established show style and directed artists and studios, collaborated with showrunner and executives on storytelling, design, animation, editorial reviews, and client feedback to ensure quality deliverables.
Series Assistant Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
May 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025Assistant Director for Nickelodeon: Bossy Bear – I & II (45 x 7mins), leading design and animation style development, directing supervisors, managing episodic design handoffs, editorial notes, client review processes, and providing creative direction for animation teams in-house and overseas. Also Assistant Director for WB Home Entertainment: Tom and Jerry: Cowboy Up! and HBO Max: Tom and Jerry in New York series.
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
September 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D Computer Animation Diploma & Intro to 2D Computer Animation Certificate programs.
Supervising Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
January 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025Directed Lili and Lola – I (5 x 7mins) and animated main titles for Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero. Established show style and stock animation cycles, directing all department supervisors and overseeing production from design through post-production.
Animation Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
February 28, 2014 - July 31, 2025Directed animation for Nerds and Monsters – I (40 x 11mins), managing in-house and overseas staff to review episodic animation rough cuts and implementing series director notes.
Animation Director at DHX Media - Vancouver
August 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Directed animation for Disney XD: Packages from Planet X series and digital shorts. Reviewed rough cuts and implemented series director notes; involved in layout and builds; served as key layout artist and builder for My Little Pony: Equestria Girls.
Instructor at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
July 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D and ToonBoom Harmony animation in Intro to 2D Animation and Summer Intensive Character Animation programs.
Instructor at Vancouver Film School (VFS)
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025Instructed and created course curriculum for Full-time Classical Animation Diploma Program using Adobe Flash and Toon Boom Harmony courses.
Animation Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
February 28, 2012 - July 31, 2025Directed animation for 1001 Nights – II (26 x 11mins) and produced an ad for BC Transit. Managed 24 in-house artists and reviewed episodic animation rough cuts.
Build Supervisor and Animation Director at DHX Media - Vancouver
May 31, 2011 - July 31, 2025Supervised builds for Hasbro: Pound Puppies and Kid Vs. Kat series; directed animation for interactive iPad game Kid Vs. Kat: Kat Attack; worked as animation revisionist and poser for various episodes and pilots.
Guest Lecturer / Faculty Member at Capilano University
January 1, 2010 - PresentGuest lectured on Adobe Flash in China; engaged in other guest lectures on ToonBoom Harmony and 2D animation.
Animation Director at Mercury Filmworks Vancouver
November 30, 2007 - July 31, 2025Directed animation for Nelvana: Grossology and Cookie Jar: Gerald McBoing Boing; served as Unit Director for Disney Shorty McShorts’ Short: Shezow.
Lead Animation Supervisor at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
June 30, 2006 - July 31, 2025Lead Animation Supervisor on Film Roman's Wow Wow Wubbzy! Season I.
Assistant Key Animation Supervisor at Studio B Productions
January 31, 2006 - July 31, 2025Assistant Key Animation Supervisor on Being Ian – III.
Lead Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
July 31, 2005 - July 31, 2025Lead Animator on Disney Production The Buzz on Maggie (8 x 11mins).
Poser, Builder, and Junior Animator at Studio B Productions
November 30, 2004 - July 31, 2025Positions included Poser, Builder, and Junior Animator for Being Ian series seasons I.
Digital Painter at Mercury Filmworks Vancouver
December 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025Digital painter for WB Feature: Looney Tunes Back in Action & Studio B's Yvon of the Yukon III & IV.
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
October 1, 2024 - PresentInstructing Animated Short Film Diploma & 2D Computer Animation Diploma programs.
Series Director at House of Cool Inc.
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Series directed a hand-drawn production from script to final delivery, establishing show style on design, story, and animation. Directed in-house artists and vendor studios, collaborated closely with showrunner on script and storytelling improvements, led design and storyboard handoffs, reviewed layouts, animation cuts, and client notes to ensure deliverables met or exceeded client expectations. Collaborated on scheduling, hiring, and performance feedback.
Series Assistant Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
May 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025Established show style on design, animation, character builds, and stock animation cycles. Directed department supervisors and oversaw in-house and overseas artists from episodic design through final animation. Led episodic design and storyboard handoffs, participated in editorials, provided creative direction for animation problem-solving, reviewed and directed all animation revisions, collaborated on scheduling and hiring.
Assistant Director at WB Home Entertainment
May 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025Directed and established stock builds and animation style for a DTV feature movie. Directed all department supervisors and overseen artists. Acted as Art Director and Build Supervisor for additional designs. Provided creative direction for animation and reviewed episodic animation cuts and client notes through to final animation delivery.
Instructor at Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)
September 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D Computer Animation Diploma and Intro to 2D Computer Animation Certificate programs.
Supervising Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
January 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025Established show style and directed all supervisors from design to post-production on Lili and Lola I and Jimmy Vestvood animated main titles.
Animation Director at Slap Happy Cartoons Inc.
February 28, 2014 - July 31, 2025Directed episodic animation for Nerds and Monsters I (40 x 11mins), reviewed rough cuts and implemented series director notes.
Guest Lecturer at Capilano University
November 12, 2013 - July 31, 2025Guest lectured on ToonBoom Harmony and 2D Animation.
Animation Director at DHX Media
August 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Directed episodic animation for Disney XD's Packages from Planet X (52 x 11mins) and digital shorts, reviewed rough cuts and implemented series director notes. Also worked as stock cycles animator, key layout artist and builder on related projects.
Instructor at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
July 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025Instructed 2D and ToonBoom Harmony animation programs including Intro to 2D Animation and Character Animation Summer Intensive.
Instructor at Vancouver Film School (VFS)
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025Instructed and created entire course curriculums for full-time Classical Animation Diploma Program, teaching Adobe Flash and Toon Boom Harmony courses.
Animation Director at Big Bad Boo Studios
February 28, 2012 - July 31, 2025Directed episodic animation for 1001 Nights II and BC Transit commercial, managing 24 in-house artists and implementing series director notes.
Build Supervisor / Animation Director / Animation Revisionist / Poser at DHX Media
May 31, 2011 - July 31, 2025Supervised builds and directed animation on multiple shows (Pound Puppies, Kid Vs. Kat, pilots), acted as animation revisionist and poser on various projects including My Little Pony.
Guest Lecturer / Faculty Member at Capilano University
January 7, 2010 - July 31, 2025Guest lectured on Adobe Flash to over 70 students at Harbin University of Science and Technology, China.
Animation Director / Unit Director at Mercury Filmworks / Disney
November 30, 2007 - July 31, 2025Directed animation on Nelvana's Grossology and Cookie Jar's Gerald McBoing Boing; acted as unit director on Disney short Shezow.
Lead Animation Supervisor at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
June 30, 2006 - July 31, 2025Lead Animation Supervisor for Film Roman's Wow Wow Wubbzy season I.
Assistant Key Animation Supervisor at Studio B Productions
January 31, 2006 - July 31, 2025Assistant Key Animation Supervisor for Being Ian season III.
Lead Animator at Bardel Entertainment Inc.
July 31, 2005 - July 31, 2025Lead Animator on Disney production The Buzz on Maggie.
Poser, Builder, and Junior Animator at Studio B Productions
November 30, 2004 - July 31, 2025Worked as poser, builder, and junior animator on Being Ian seasons I and II.
Digital Painter at Mercury Filmworks Vancouver
December 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025Worked as a digital painter on WB feature Looney Tunes Back in Action and Studio B's Yvon of the Yukon seasons III & IV.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001Classical Animation Diploma at Vancouver Film School
October 1, 2001 - October 31, 2002Diploma at Vancouver Film School
October 1, 2001 - October 31, 2002Bachelor of General Studies at Simon Fraser University
May 1, 1996 - May 31, 2001Diploma at Vancouver Film School
October 1, 2001 - October 31, 2002Bachelor of General Studies at Simon Fraser University
May 1, 1996 - May 31, 2001Diploma at Vancouver Film School
October 1, 2001 - October 31, 2002Bachelor of General Studies at Simon Fraser University
May 1, 1996 - May 31, 2001Bachelor of General Studies at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001Classical Animation Diploma at Vancouver Film School
October 1, 2001 - October 31, 2002Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services
Experience Level
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