Hi, I’m Fabián Guamaní Aldaz, a 2D animator, director, and writer with over a decade of experience turning ideas into compelling visuals. I specialize in storytelling, visual development, and creating engaging content for films, series, and motion graphics, guiding projects from concept to completion. I work primarily as a freelance animator and illustrator for clients worldwide, and I develop independent short films and TV/web series such as Frontier, Gran Lago, Ugamú, and Bibi da Lolo. I’ve also taught and mentored at the Institute of Visual Arts in Quito and have a background in sculpture, which informs my approach to form and texture.

Fabián Guamaní Aldaz

Hi, I’m Fabián Guamaní Aldaz, a 2D animator, director, and writer with over a decade of experience turning ideas into compelling visuals. I specialize in storytelling, visual development, and creating engaging content for films, series, and motion graphics, guiding projects from concept to completion. I work primarily as a freelance animator and illustrator for clients worldwide, and I develop independent short films and TV/web series such as Frontier, Gran Lago, Ugamú, and Bibi da Lolo. I’ve also taught and mentored at the Institute of Visual Arts in Quito and have a background in sculpture, which informs my approach to form and texture.

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Hi, I’m Fabián Guamaní Aldaz, a 2D animator, director, and writer with over a decade of experience turning ideas into compelling visuals. I specialize in storytelling, visual development, and creating engaging content for films, series, and motion graphics, guiding projects from concept to completion.
I work primarily as a freelance animator and illustrator for clients worldwide, and I develop independent short films and TV/web series such as Frontier, Gran Lago, Ugamú, and Bibi da Lolo. I’ve also taught and mentored at the Institute of Visual Arts in Quito and have a background in sculpture, which informs my approach to form and texture.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator and Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Independent animator and illustrator creating commissioned videos for clients such as My Video Co., World Vision Georgia, MAC Georgia, and Les Petits Architects. Duties include concept development, character design, motion graphics, and delivering completed videos on schedule.
Independent Director, Scriptwriter and Animator at Self-Employed / Independent Projects
January 1, 2017 - Present
Writer, director and animator for short films and TV/web series projects: Frontera, Gran Lago, Ugamú, Bibi da Lolo, and others.
Director and Producer at Estudio Maca Creative
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Director and producer for development of animation projects for films and TV series; oversaw creative direction and production pipelines.
Professor at Institute of Visual Arts, Quito
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Professor of editing, audiovisual projects, script and animation.
Freelance Sculptor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010
Sculptor specialized in clay modeling for religious imagery and monumental sculpture.
Freelance Animator and Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance animator and illustrator producing commissioned videos for clients including My eVideo Co., World Vision Georgia, MAC Georgia, and Les Petits Architects; responsible for concept-to-delivery, storytelling, and visual development.
Independent Director, Scriptwriter and Animator at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Writer, director and animator of short films and TV/web series; projects include Frontier, Gran Lago, Ugamú, Bibi da Lolo.
Professor at Institute of Visual Arts in Quito
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Professor of editing, audiovisual projects, script and animation.
Freelance Sculptor at Independent
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010
Sculptor specialized in clay modeling for religious imagery and monumental sculpture.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film and TV Production at Instituto de Artes Visuales de Quito (IAVQ)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor's degree in Film and TV Production at Instituto de Artes Visuales de Quito (IAVQ)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Selected for MIFA Pitching Sessions at Annecy International Film Festival
January 1, 2018 - December 11, 2025
Selected for MIFA Pitching Sessions at Annecy International Film Festival
January 1, 2020 - December 11, 2025
Selected for MIFA Pitching Sessions at Annecy International Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - December 11, 2025
Winner of funding for Animation Bible Development
January 1, 2018 - December 11, 2025
Winner of funding for short film production
January 1, 2016 - December 11, 2025
Winner of funding for short film production (ICCA Ecuador)
January 1, 2022 - December 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services