Award-winning Animated Films Director with a universe that is at once poetic, humorous, unsettling, unconventional, and infused with dark humor. • Skilled in directing both partial and full audiovisual projects using 2D and 3D computer-generated imagery, either by managing the entire production independently or by leading a creative team. • Specializes in non-photorealistic 3D rendering and in blending traditional and digital animation techniques. • In addition to animated filmmaking, actively engages in illustration projects. 🔗 Online Portfolio : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Emilien Davaud

Award-winning Animated Films Director with a universe that is at once poetic, humorous, unsettling, unconventional, and infused with dark humor. • Skilled in directing both partial and full audiovisual projects using 2D and 3D computer-generated imagery, either by managing the entire production independently or by leading a creative team. • Specializes in non-photorealistic 3D rendering and in blending traditional and digital animation techniques. • In addition to animated filmmaking, actively engages in illustration projects. 🔗 Online Portfolio : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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Award-winning Animated Films Director with a universe that is at once poetic, humorous, unsettling, unconventional, and infused with dark humor.
• Skilled in directing both partial and full audiovisual projects using 2D and 3D computer-generated imagery, either by managing the entire production independently or by leading a creative team.
• Specializes in non-photorealistic 3D rendering and in blending traditional and digital animation techniques.
• In addition to animated filmmaking, actively engages in illustration projects.
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Language

French
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator and Co-Writer at Fleurs Bleues
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Ma Même-Pas-Belle-Mère, Graphic Novel
Co-Director at Amka Films, RSI
September 2, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Only a Child, Short Film
Illustrator at CEC Émilie-Gourd
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Illustrations pour le Guide de l’élève 2019-2020 du CEC Émilie Gourd
Director, Artistic & Technical Director, 3D Supervisor at Helium Films
January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015
BIRDZ, Short Film
Director, Artistic & Technical Director, 3D Supervisor, Writer, Storyboarder at Šuma Čovjek
March 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Musical clip for Šuma Čovjek Band
Storyboard Assistant at Helium Films
June 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014
La Femme Canon, Short Film
Co-Founder at Studio BESTIAL
March 19, 2026 - Present
Storyboard Assistant at Helium Films
May 1, 2014 - May 15, 2014
My Life as Zuccini, Feature Film
Technical Director, 3D Supervisor, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Compositing, Storyboard Assistant at Nadasdy Films
January 1, 2012 - July 30, 2012
Chamane Bazar, Short Film
Motion Designer at Nadasdy Films
November 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Monde de mode, Documentary Film
Lead 3D Rendering / Compositing at Mosaique Films, Nadasdy Film, Artémis Productions, RTBF, RTS, France Télévision
September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011
Approved for Adoption, Feature Film
2D Animator, Mastering at Nadasdy Films, RTS
May 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Les Petits Contes de Wismo, Animated Serie
Rotoscoping, 3D VFX at Nadasdy Film
March 17, 2026 - Present
Rotoscoping, 3D VFX at Nadasdy Film
September 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Feu Sacré, Short Film
2D Inbetweener at Nadasdy Film
September 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Obese Blues, Short Film
3D Textures, 2D Animatic at Nadasdy Film
September 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008
Frère Benoît et les Grandes Orgues, Short Film
3D Artist, Director at Ville de Genève
January 1, 2026 - Present

Education

Master 3D Animation at Supinfocom Arles (MOPA)
September 1, 2005 - June 30, 2010
Valedictorian
Maturité Gymnasiale suisse at Collège Mme De-Staël
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
1st Prize in Visual Arts, 1st Prize in Computer Science

Qualifications

Sélection pour le prix de la meilleure première oeuvre de bande dessinée suisse, Delémont BD 2022
June 19, 2022 - June 21, 2022
Prix de la meilleure création sonore, 28e rencontres cinéma-nature 2017
April 2, 2017 - April 5, 2017
Best 2D animation, International Film Festival Banjaluka 2016
October 24, 2016 - October 28, 2016
2ème prix meilleure animation, Driven Creativity Competition 2012
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Mention spéciale, Festival National du Film d'Animation de Bruz 2011
April 6, 2011 - April 12, 2011
Prix du jury, Festival du film court d'Angoulême 2011
March 5, 2011 - March 8, 2011
Program Winners - Choix du jury, Melbourne International Animation Festival 2011
May 17, 2011 - May 24, 2011
Mention pour la qualité graphique, Festival court mais bon 2011 (Le Puy-en-Velay)
February 6, 2011 - February 20, 2011
Mention de la Presse, Festival e.Magiciens 2010 (Valenciennes)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Best Environment Design, ViewFest digital movie festival 2010 (Turin)
October 12, 2010 - October 16, 2010
Valedictorian Supinfocom (MOPA) 2010
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Prix Wacom animation, Festival International des très courts 2010
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Mention de la presse, Festival e.Magiciens 2009 (Valenciennes)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Prix d'arts visuels, Collège Mme De-Staël, Genève
June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2003
Premier prix cantonal d'informatique, Association des anciens élèves du collège de Genève
June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2003

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Education