I'm Lizzie Watts, a Glasgow-based animator and 3D generalist recently graduated from the National Film and Television School. I’m a versatile and reliable team player, with extensive experience across the creative industries, including live- action, games and animated film. As a film maker, I have experience leading projects from concept to final delivery. I am confident in concept, design and storyboarding, through animation and across the 3D pipeline. My work has required frequent use of programmes across the adobe creative suite and I am a skilled 3D generalist, predominantly working in Blender. I am reliable and organised, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and client needs. Due to my excellent training at the National Film and Television School, I have strong visual skills and an excellent grasp of storytelling and narrative. I am a natural collaborator with strong intuition and creative problem-solving abilities. My showreel can be viewed here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ password: lazywitts2025 I am currently working on a film funded by Glasgow based charity GMAC, and so a part timeor flexible role would perfectly suits my needs.

Lizzie Watts

I'm Lizzie Watts, a Glasgow-based animator and 3D generalist recently graduated from the National Film and Television School. I’m a versatile and reliable team player, with extensive experience across the creative industries, including live- action, games and animated film. As a film maker, I have experience leading projects from concept to final delivery. I am confident in concept, design and storyboarding, through animation and across the 3D pipeline. My work has required frequent use of programmes across the adobe creative suite and I am a skilled 3D generalist, predominantly working in Blender. I am reliable and organised, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and client needs. Due to my excellent training at the National Film and Television School, I have strong visual skills and an excellent grasp of storytelling and narrative. I am a natural collaborator with strong intuition and creative problem-solving abilities. My showreel can be viewed here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ password: lazywitts2025 I am currently working on a film funded by Glasgow based charity GMAC, and so a part timeor flexible role would perfectly suits my needs.

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I’m Lizzie Watts, a Glasgow-based animator and 3D generalist recently graduated from the National Film and Television School. I’m a versatile and reliable team player, with extensive experience across the creative industries, including live- action, games and animated film.

As a film maker, I have experience leading projects from concept to final delivery. I am confident in concept, design and storyboarding, through animation and across the 3D pipeline. My work has required frequent use of programmes across the adobe creative suite and I am a skilled 3D generalist, predominantly working in Blender. I am reliable and organised, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and client needs. Due to my excellent training at the National Film and Television School, I have strong visual skills and an excellent grasp of storytelling and narrative.

I am a natural collaborator with strong intuition and creative problem-solving abilities.

My showreel can be viewed here:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup password: lazywitts2025

I am currently working on a film funded by Glasgow based charity GMAC, and so a part timeor flexible role would perfectly suits my needs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director and Animator at NFTS (National Film and Television School)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed and animated the NFTS animated short FRIED!, developing concept, storyboard, and motion for the project.
Director and Animator at GMAC Little Pictures
January 1, 2026 - Present
Directed and animated the short Toad Test, contributing character design, animation, and direction.
Director and Animator at NFTS (Animated Short)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed and animated Flat Inspection, collaborating with NFTS team on previsualization and production.
Animation Director at AFI Conservatory
January 1, 2021 - Present
Animation Director for a short film, leading animation direction and team coordination.
Film-maker/Animator at CCA Gallery, Glasgow
January 1, 2019 - Present
Film-maker/Animator for a short piece Carrion under direction Yvonne Zhang.
Character Designer at NFTS (Game)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Character Designer for NFTS game The CONtractors, creating designs for characters.
2D Artist at Somerset House (Doc) The Power of Cute
January 1, 2024 - Present
2D artist for documentary project The Power of Cute, working with director Yvonne Zhang on 2025-2026 production.
2D Animator + Storyboard Artist at Antagonist (Short) Me, Myself and Mary
January 1, 2025 - Present
2D animator and storyboard artist for Me, Myself and Mary, directed by Leto Meade.
Director and Animator at London International Animation Festival (LIAF)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Director and animator for the LIAF trailer Frog Theatre.
Assistant Art Director at Mighty Productions
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Assistant Art Director for Sex-Rated segment; collaborated with art director to develop visuals.
Prop-Maker / Petty Casher at BBC Kids and Family Saturday Mash-Up
November 1, 2022 - Present
Prop maker and petty cashier; assisted with prop creation and set dressing.
Graphics Assistant at STV Production (TV Drama) Screw S2
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Graphics and design support; collaborated with design team.
Assistant Prop Buyer at House Productions (TV Drama) SixFour
March 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Assistant Prop Buyer; collaborated with designers Mark Leese and Ammie Jay Johnstone.
Assistant Prop Buyer at World Productions (TV Drama) Karen Pirie S1
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Assistant Prop Buyer; Designer: Mark Leese; Prod Buyer: Ammie Jay Johnstone.
Standby Art Director at BBC Kids and Family Bros in Control S4
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Standby art director; supported art direction with Nathan Wishart-Smith.

Education

MA in Directing Animation at National Film and Television School
January 1, 2025 - February 16, 2026
BA in Fine Art at Goldsmiths College, University of London
January 1, 2015 - February 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail