I just finished a Bachelor of VFX and Animation at AUT. I have always had an artistic flair and a passion for storytelling and writing. I quit high school early at 16 to pursue tertiary education, obtained a film diploma, and worked halfway through a Bachelor in Animation before I truly found my niche and a love for VFX and film. In my free time, I enjoy playing DND with my friends and writing my own long-form stories. One day, I'd like to fully realize them into films. I am particularly interested in lighting, layout, and 3D modeling, but I am adaptable, flexible, and always eager to learn new skills, including rigging.

Ian Di Fiore

I just finished a Bachelor of VFX and Animation at AUT. I have always had an artistic flair and a passion for storytelling and writing. I quit high school early at 16 to pursue tertiary education, obtained a film diploma, and worked halfway through a Bachelor in Animation before I truly found my niche and a love for VFX and film. In my free time, I enjoy playing DND with my friends and writing my own long-form stories. One day, I'd like to fully realize them into films. I am particularly interested in lighting, layout, and 3D modeling, but I am adaptable, flexible, and always eager to learn new skills, including rigging.

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I just finished a Bachelor of VFX and Animation at AUT. I have always had an artistic flair and a passion for storytelling and writing. I quit high school early at 16 to pursue tertiary education, obtained a film diploma, and worked halfway through a Bachelor in Animation before I truly found my niche and a love for VFX and film.

In my free time, I enjoy playing DND with my friends and writing my own long-form stories. One day, I’d like to fully realize them into films. I am particularly interested in lighting, layout, and 3D modeling, but I am adaptable, flexible, and always eager to learn new skills, including rigging.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Character and Environment Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently freelancing as a 3D designer, working with Citysculp creating 3D printable replicas of various places worldwide.
Intern at Auckland University of Technology
December 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Worked on an animated documentary about the Romani experience, with responsibilities including 3D modeling and environment design.
Intern at Good Health Design
December 31, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Worked on small-scale 3D modeling projects involving 3D printing.
2D Freelancer at Freelance
December 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Took various commissions primarily in the DND fandom for character drawings and more varied 2D art commissions before fully transitioning to 3D.

Education

Bachelor of VFX at Ackland University of Technology
February 28, 2024 - December 11, 2024
Diploma in Film and Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
February 16, 2021 - June 22, 2021
Bachelor of Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
February 16, 2021 - June 16, 2022
Diploma in Film and Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
February 16, 2020 - June 22, 2020
Bachelor of Animation, VFX and Game Design, Minor in Motion Capture at Auckland University of Technology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Level 7 Bachelor in Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Level 5 Diploma in Film & Animation at YOOBEE Colleges
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services