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I am Eric Bent, a Montreal-based animator, editor and filmmaker with over a decade of experience in animation, post-production, and live-performance media. I specialize in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and sound design, and I’ve worked on promotional videos, short films, and live events for both in-house and contract projects. I enjoy collaborating across genres—from animation and VFX to theatre and education outreach—and I bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project. My work spans project direction, editing, composition, and visual design, always aiming to tell clear, engaging stories.…I am Eric Bent, a Montreal-based animator, editor and filmmaker with over a decade of experience in animation, post-production, and live-performance media. I specialize in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and sound design, and I’ve worked on promotional videos, short films, and live events for both in-house and contract projects. I enjoy collaborating across genres—from animation and VFX to theatre and education outreach—and I bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project. My work spans project direction, editing, composition, and visual design, always aiming to tell clear, engaging stories.

Eric Bent

2D Animator, Animator, Concept Artist, +6

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I am Eric Bent, a Montreal-based animator, editor and filmmaker with over a decade of experience in animation, post-production, and live-performance media. I specialize in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and sound design, and I’ve worked on promotional videos, short films, and live events for both in-house and contract projects. I enjoy collaborating across genres—from animation and VFX to theatre and education outreach—and I bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project. My work spans project direction, editing, composition, and visual design, always aiming to tell clear, engaging stories.…I am Eric Bent, a Montreal-based animator, editor and filmmaker with over a decade of experience in animation, post-production, and live-performance media. I specialize in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and sound design, and I’ve worked on promotional videos, short films, and live events for both in-house and contract projects. I enjoy collaborating across genres—from animation and VFX to theatre and education outreach—and I bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project. My work spans project direction, editing, composition, and visual design, always aiming to tell clear, engaging stories.

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I am Eric Bent, a Montreal-based animator, editor and filmmaker with over a decade of experience in animation, post-production, and live-performance media. I specialize in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and sound design, and I’ve worked on promotional videos, short films, and live events for both in-house and contract projects.

I enjoy collaborating across genres—from animation and VFX to theatre and education outreach—and I bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project. My work spans project direction, editing, composition, and visual design, always aiming to tell clear, engaging stories.

Skills

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Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

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Intermediate

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.

Editor at Montreal Cineclub/Film Society

January 1, 2023 - Present

Editing video promos and trailers for film screening seasons.

Volunteer / Production Assistant at Spectrum Productions

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Production assistant support across cinematography, animation, sound, motion graphics and design, editing and post-production for contracted and in-house projects.

Production Assistant / Staff at Spectrum Productions

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Continued production roles including video, animation and post-production for multiple contracts; on-site supervision of stage programs and workshops.

Part-time/Contract Staff at Spectrum Productions

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Ongoing production support across cinematography, animation, sound, motion graphics and design for various projects.

Special Project Director at Spectrum Productions

January 1, 2022 - Present

Directed special projects and supervised Spectrum Live programming; program supervision for Stage Program, Social Clubs, Summer Camps and Animation/Cartoon Workshops.

Compositor and Online Editor at Rotating Planet Productions

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Compositor and online editor for Zamzoom's Animal Adventures (TVO); assistant editor, motion graphics and sound editing for Animal Social Networks and Wild Sounds of Canada.

Freelance Animator/Cinematographer/Editor at Freelance

January 1, 2012 - Present

Animation, cinematography, and editing work for theatre, film, and music video projects; including The Dancer (2023) and The Tar Pits (2022) videos; CD/album cover design for Montreal musicians.