William Bradford

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Hi, I’m William Bradford, a Vancouver-based character animator and director with extensive experience in TV animation, shorts, and indie film.

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Hi, I’m William Bradford, a Vancouver-based character animator and director with extensive experience in TV animation, shorts, and indie film. I’ve contributed to Titmouse Vancouver productions including Andy Samberg’s Digman, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Harper House, Animaniacs 2020, and more, and I’ve directed multiple short films and projects at Elephant March Media.

I love bringing characters to life through performance, design, and storytelling, and I’ve earned recognition for World Naked Bike Tour and other award-winning shorts. I trained at Capilano University in Commercial Animation and 3D Animation, and I’m constantly exploring new ways to tell engaging stories through animation.

  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Other

Projects · 3

My first fully animated, award winning Short Film I directed.

  • 2D Animator
  • Art Director
  • Film Director
  • +1

My latest Demo Reel of Animation from Various series i've worked on, plus my own short film. Includes works from Toonboom, Adobe Animate, TVpaint and some pencil-paper

  • 2D Animator

Work experience· 32 roles

Character Animator/Layout · WildBrain Media Vancouver / DHX Media / Studio BDec 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Worked on notable animated series including My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Dorg Van Dango, Snoopy in Space, Dr. Dimension Pants, Pound Puppies, Looped, Packages From Planet X, Kid Vs Kat, and Coconut Fred’s Fruit Salad Island.

Character Animator/Layout · WildBrain Media Vancouver/DHX Media/Studio BDec 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Worked as a character animator and layout artist on various animated TV shows including My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Dorg Van Dango, Snoopy in Space, Dr. Dimension Pants, Pound Puppies, Looped, Packages From Planet X, Kid Vs Kat, Coconut Fred’s Fruit Salad Island among others. Produced quality animation and layouts contributing to the visual storytelling of the shows.

Character Animator/Layout · WildBrain Media Vancouver/DHX Media/Studio BDec 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Animated and provided layout support for series such as My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Dorg Van Dango, Snoopy in Space, Dr. Dimension Pants, Pound Puppies, Looped, Packages From Planet X, Kid Vs Kat, Coconut Fred’s Fruit Salad Island and other productions.

Character Animator/Layout · Vancouver/DH X Media/Studio BJan 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Character Animator · Titmouse VancouverJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Character Animator · Titmouse VancouverJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Character Animator/Layout · DH X Media/Studio B (Vancouver)Jan 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Character Animator · Titmouse VancouverJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education· 11

Commercial Animation · CAPILANO UNIVERSITY2003 – 2006
3D Animation · CAPILANO UNIVERSITY2003 – 2006
Commercial Animation · Capilano University2003 – 2006
3D Animation · Capilano University2003 – 2006

Certifications and awards· 13

Explore and Create Concept to Realization Program in Media Arts2030 – 2025
Explore and Create Concept to Realization Program in Media Arts - New/Early Career Artist2030 – 2025
Explore and Create Concept to Realization Program in Media Arts2030 – 2025
Explore and Create Concept to Realization Program in Media Arts - New/Early Career Artist2030 – 2025

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