I am a freelance animator with a passion for storytelling through animation. My experience is rooted in both traditional and digital animation techniques, allowing me to bring characters and stories to life in engaging ways. I also teach community art classes, fostering creativity in others and sharing my love for the art of animation. Throughout my career, I've worked on various projects that span across different mediums, and I find joy in collaborating with other creatives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. I believe in the power of animation to convey emotions and ideas, making it accessible to everyone.…

Eli Michael Copperman

I am a freelance animator with a passion for storytelling through animation. My experience is rooted in both traditional and digital animation techniques, allowing me to bring characters and stories to life in engaging ways. I also teach community art classes, fostering creativity in others and sharing my love for the art of animation. Throughout my career, I've worked on various projects that span across different mediums, and I find joy in collaborating with other creatives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. I believe in the power of animation to convey emotions and ideas, making it accessible to everyone.…

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I am a freelance animator with a passion for storytelling through animation. My experience is rooted in both traditional and digital animation techniques, allowing me to bring characters and stories to life in engaging ways. I also teach community art classes, fostering creativity in others and sharing my love for the art of animation.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked on various projects that span across different mediums, and I find joy in collaborating with other creatives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. I believe in the power of animation to convey emotions and ideas, making it accessible to everyone.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Intermediate

Work Experience

Theater Crew Member at Baltimore Rock Opera Society
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Contributed to theatrical productions through a variety of roles, including stage management and design, ensuring the seamless execution of performances while collaborating with a diverse team.
Production Assistant at Junction Arts Films
January 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Assisted in the production of short films and promotional videos, gaining hands-on experience in set design, videography, and post-production workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art
August 23, 2019 - May 22, 2021
Majored in animation production, concentrated in film & video, won the 2020 competitive animation scholarship and thesis film won best aquatic and environmental film at the OCFF 2022.
Associates in the Arts at Delaware College of Art & Design
August 26, 2017 - May 6, 2019
Studied animation fundamentals and made the honorary dean's list in 2019.
Bachelor in Fine Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Associates in Fine Arts at Delaware College of Art & Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Baltimore Office for the Promotion in the Arts Fall 2024 Grantee
August 13, 2024 - October 19, 2024
I made the grant list for BOPA's free fall event and taught an open public class on traditional animation.
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
September 7, 2023 - August 15, 2024
This was the award I earned after spending a full year working for AmeriCorps as a community arts instructor. I taught art fundamentals to Baltimore based youth through MICA’s AmeriCorps program and the non profit Access Art.
Best Animation, Newsfest Film and Writer Festival
November 10, 2022 - November 13, 2022
I animated the opening for a short documentary film about the civil rights movement called "When I Get Grown". The prologue itself garnered an honorary award for best animation, which I received three months following the festival's run.
Best Environmental & Aquatic Film
March 3, 2022 - March 6, 2022
I submitted my MICA senior thesis film, The Trail beyond Highland Road, for the 2022 OCFF. It won the environmental and aquatic films category.
Competitive Animation Scholarship, MICA
June 10, 2020 - May 22, 2021
I earned this scholarship in between my junior and senior year at MICA, which was much needed during the pandemic.
Adobe Certified Creative Cloud Designer / Animator
May 27, 2018 - December 22, 2024
I have been using Adobe CC for well over six years to design, animate and edit my short films and other artistic endeavors.

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other
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    As an animator, designer and filmmaker, I like to express my work through strong acting and broad character designs. In addition to animating, I love to edit my work as much as possible to keep the pacing of each shot tightly knit together. This way, I am able to work closely with a client and colleague on a project and make sure we’re on the same page in terms of filmmaking. My projects range from feature film animation, to short film production, theater prop design, character design and visual storytelling. animator article videoeditor…