I am Eric Bent, a professional animator and filmmaker based in Montreal, Canada, with over a decade of experience in animation, compositing, editing, and sound design. I have a passionate background in creating compelling visual and audio content, from short films and music videos to commercial projects and educational workshops. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed collaborating with diverse teams and leading projects such as 'Spectrum Live: Season 2' while also contributing hands-on skills in cinematography and audio production. My work spans various media, including animation, film editing, and graphic design, complemented by strong expertise in industry-standard software and equipment. I am fluent in English with reading and communication skills in French and am committed to delivering high-quality creative content that resonates with audiences and clients alike.

Eric Bent

I am Eric Bent, a professional animator and filmmaker based in Montreal, Canada, with over a decade of experience in animation, compositing, editing, and sound design. I have a passionate background in creating compelling visual and audio content, from short films and music videos to commercial projects and educational workshops. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed collaborating with diverse teams and leading projects such as 'Spectrum Live: Season 2' while also contributing hands-on skills in cinematography and audio production. My work spans various media, including animation, film editing, and graphic design, complemented by strong expertise in industry-standard software and equipment. I am fluent in English with reading and communication skills in French and am committed to delivering high-quality creative content that resonates with audiences and clients alike.

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I am Eric Bent, a professional animator and filmmaker based in Montreal, Canada, with over a decade of experience in animation, compositing, editing, and sound design. I have a passionate background in creating compelling visual and audio content, from short films and music videos to commercial projects and educational workshops. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed collaborating with diverse teams and leading projects such as ‘Spectrum Live: Season 2’ while also contributing hands-on skills in cinematography and audio production.

My work spans various media, including animation, film editing, and graphic design, complemented by strong expertise in industry-standard software and equipment. I am fluent in English with reading and communication skills in French and am committed to delivering high-quality creative content that resonates with audiences and clients alike.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Special Project Director at Spectrum Productions
January 1, 2013 - Present
Led and was showrunner for the project 'Spectrum Live: Season 2' in 2022. Worked as a production assistant covering cinematography, animation, sound, motion graphics, design, editing, and post-production for commercial contracts and in-house projects with clients such as Autism Speaks, The British Council, McGill University, and others. Acted as onscreen host and producer of the biweekly livestream 'Spectrum Live' from 2018 to 2019 and served on the Board of Directors since 2014. Also supervised various programs including stage, social clubs, camps, and animation workshops, as well as curated films for special screenings and provided instruction in filmmaking workshops.
Compositor and Online Editor / Assistant Editor / Sound Editor at Rotating Planet Productions
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Contributed as compositor and online editor for the TV show 'Zamzoom's Animal Adventures' and worked on motion graphics, sound editing for 'Animal Social Networks' and archiving for 'Wild Sounds of Canada'. Also involved in editing, data entry, and archiving for the stock footage library.
Freelance Animator, Cinematographer, Animator, Director, Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Worked on a variety of projects including live theatre cinematography, animation for short films and music videos, album and CD cover designs for Montreal musicians, background artist and compositor roles in internet short video series, promotional videos for McGill University, and multimedia live theatre performances. Notable works include official selections at various animation festivals and collaborations with musicians and arts organizations.
Video Editor and Graphic Designer at Montreal Cineclub/Film Society
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for editing video promos and trailers for film screening seasons and creating graphic designs for film screening posters.

Education

DEC in Visual Arts at Heritage College (CEGEP), Gatineau, Québec
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Major in Film Animation at Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education