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Hi, I’m Aranza Berges Navarrete, a Vancouver-based 2D and Experimental Animator, Illustrator, and Designer. I love telling stories through movement and visuals, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and creating work that blends art and storytelling. I’ve co-directed and animated Shapes of Us, a 55-minute film, working with a team of practitioners and layout artists, and I’m excited to continue developing imaginative projects that push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
I studied at Emily Carr University of Art + Design and have earned multiple scholarships and awards, including the President’s Media Award for Excellence for my work in 2D and experimental animation. My work has been showcased in film and exhibitions, including an NFTY festival-selected short, and I’ve contributed to projects ranging from previs work using Unreal Engine 5 to sound and set design for immersive media. I’ve also volunteered at PEMEX Public Hospital, organizing activities for families and collaborating with volunteers and staff.
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Language
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Co-director and Animator at Shapes of Us
May 31, 2025 - August 4, 2025Co-directed, animated, and produced a 55-minute animated film working with a team of practitioners and layout artists. Won the President’s Media Award for excellence at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Used Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Cloud.
Sound Design and Set Design at Collaboration with Parumveer Walia
November 30, 2023 - August 4, 2025Collaborated with Biennial nominee Parumveer Walia and a cross-functional team to create a photo-film exhibition. Utilized Pro Tools and Adobe Audition for sound design.
Storyboard Artist + Production Assistant at The Palace, Lauren Marsden
July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025Created storyboards for a short film and supported pre-production efforts. Assisted director and production team during the shoot.
Pre-visualization Team Member at Mama D’Lo, Lauren Marsden
July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025Collaborated with a cross-functional team to create pre-visualization material for a feature film using Unreal Engine 5.
Director and Animator at Have You Seen Me
April 30, 2023 - August 4, 2025Directed and animated a 3-minute short film collaborating with practitioners. The film was selected by the NFFTY festival. Used Toon Boom Harmony animation and Dragon Frame stop motion.
Co-director and Animator at Contrasts
April 30, 2022 - August 4, 2025Co-directed and animated as collaboration with animators and illustrators. The project was nominated by the Vancouver City Poems Festival. Utilized Toon Boom Harmony and rigging tools.
Co-director and Animator at Shapes of Us
May 31, 2025 - August 4, 2025Co-directed, animated, and produced a 55-minute animated film, working with a team of practitioners and layout artists. Won the President’s Media Award for excellence at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Utilized Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Cloud for the project.
Sound Designer and Set Designer at "I think you think too much of me", Parumveer Walia
November 30, 2023 - August 4, 2025Collaborated with Biennial nominee Parumveer Walia and a cross-functional team to create a photo-film exhibition. Responsible for sound design and set design. Used Pro Tools and Adobe Audition.
Storyboard Artist and Production Assistant at "The Palace", Lauren Marsden
July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025Worked as a storyboard artist for a short film and pre-production. Also served as director assistant and production assistant during the shoot.
Pre-visualization Team Member at "Mama D’Lo", Lauren Marsden
July 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025Collaborated with a cross-functional team to create pre-visualization material for a feature film using Unreal Engine 5.
Director and Animator at "Have You Seen Me"
April 30, 2023 - August 4, 2025Directed and animated a 3-minute short film collaborating with practitioners. Selected by NFTTY festival. Used Toon Boom Harmony animation and Dragon Frame stop motion.
Co-director and Animator at "Contrasts"
April 30, 2022 - August 4, 2025Co-directed and animated a project nominated for the Vancouver City Poems Festival. Collaboration with animators and illustrators. Used Toon Boom Harmony and rigging.
Co-director and Animator at "Shapes of Us"
May 31, 2025 - August 29, 2025Co-directed, animated, and produced a 55-minute animated film working with a team of practitioners and layout artists. The project won The President’s Media Award for Excellence at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Tools used included Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Cloud.
Sound Design and Set Design at "I think you think too much of me", Parumveer Walia
November 30, 2023 - August 29, 2025Collaborated with biennial nominee Parumveer Walia and a cross-functional team to create a photo-film exhibition. Utilized Pro Tools and Adobe Audition for sound and set design.
Storyboard Artist and Production Assistant at "The Palace", Lauren Marsden
July 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025Created storyboards for a short film and pre-production. Assisted the director and production team during the film shoot.
Pre-visualization Team Member at "Mama D’Lo", Lauren Marsden
July 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025Collaborated with a cross-functional team to create pre-visualization materials for a feature film using Unreal Engine 5.
Director and Animator at "Have You Seen Me"
April 30, 2023 - August 29, 2025Directed and animated a 3-minute short film in collaboration with practitioners. Selected by NFFTY festival. Utilized Toon Boom Harmony animation and Dragon Frame stop motion.
Co-director and Animator at "Contrasts"
April 30, 2022 - August 29, 2025Co-directed and animated a project nominated at Vancouver City Poems Festival. Collaborated with animators and illustrators using Toon Boom Harmony rigging.
Co-director and Animator at Shapes of Us
May 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Co-directed, animated, and produced a 55-minute animated film; led production tasks and collaborated with a team of practitioners and layout artists.
Sound Designer and Set Designer at Parum Veer Walia
November 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Collaborated with a cross-functional team to create a photo-film exhibition; responsible for sound design and set design.
Storyboard Artist and Production Assistant at Lauren Marsden - The Palace
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Created storyboards for a short film and supported pre-production; assisted during the shoot.
Pre-visualization Team at Lauren Marsden
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Collaborated with cross-functional team to create pre-visual material for a feature film using Unreal Engine 5.
Director and Animator at Independent project
April 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Directed and animated a 3-minute short film; collaborated with practitioners. Selected by NFTY festival.
Volunteer at PEMEX Public Hospital
July 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025Organized and planned activities for families in waiting rooms; collaborated with other volunteers and staff.
Co-director and Animator at Shapes of Us
May 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Co-directed, animated, and produced a 55-minute animated film; collaborated with a team of practitioners and layout artists.
Sound Designer and Set Designer at Paru Veer Walia
November 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Collaborated with cross-functional team to create a photo-film exhibition.
Storyboard Artist + Production Assistant at Lauren Marsden — The Palace
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Storyboard Artist for short film and pre-production; assistant to the director and production during the shoot.
Pre-visualization Team at Lauren Marsden — Mama D'Lo
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Collaborated with cross-functional team to create pre-visual material for a feature film using Unreal Engine 5.
Director and Animator at Lauren Marsden — Have You Seen Me
April 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Directed and animated a 3-minute short film, collaborating with practitioners. Selected by NFFTY festival.
Volunteer at PEMX Public Hospital
July 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025Organized and planned activities for families in the waiting rooms; collaborated with other volunteers and staff.
Co-director and Animator at Shapes of Us (Emily Carr University project)
May 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Co-directed, animated, and produced a 55-minute animated film; collaborated with practitioners and layout artists; winner of the President’s Medal for Excellence at Emily Carr University of Art + Design; used Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Sound Designer and Set Designer at Paru m Veer Walia collaboration (Lind Biennial nominee)
November 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Collaborated with cross-functional team to create a photo-film exhibition; utilized Pro Tools and Adobe Audition.
Storyboard Artist + Production Assistant at Lauren Marsden — The Palace (short film)
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Storyboard Artist for short film and pre-production; Director assistant and Production assistant during the shoot.
Pre-visualization Team at Lauren Marsden — Mama D’Lo (Feature Film)
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Collaborated with across-functional team to create pre-viz material for a feature film using Unreal Engine 5.
Director and Animator at Have You Seen Me (Independent project)
April 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Directed and animated a 3-minute short film; collaborated with practitioners. Selected by NFFTY festival.
Volunteer at PEMEX Public Hospital
July 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025Organized and planned activities for families in the waiting rooms; collaborated with other volunteers and staff.
Co-director and Animator at Shapes of Us
May 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Co-directed, animated, and produced a 55-minute animated film; collaborated with a team of practitioners and layout artists; winner of the President’s Media Award for Excellence at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Sound Designer and Set Designer at Parum Veer Walia
November 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Collaborated with cross-functional team to create a photo-film exhibition.
Storyboard Artist + Production Assistant at Lauren Marsden
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Storyboard artist and production assistant during the short film The Palace; supported pre-production and on-set activities.
Pre-visualization Team at Lauren Marsden
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Pre-visualization work for a feature film using Unreal Engine 5; collaborated with cross-functional team to create previs material.
Director and Animator at Have You Seen Me
April 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Directed and animated a 3-minute short film; collaborated with practitioners; selected by NFTY festival.
Volunteer at PEMEX Public Hospital
July 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025Organized and planned activities for families in the waiting rooms; collaborated with other volunteers and employees.
Education
Bachelor of Media Arts 2D and Experimental Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025Bachelor of Media Arts at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025Bachelor of Media Arts at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025Bachelor of Media Arts - 2D and Experimental Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Media Arts at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Media Arts (2D and Experimental Animation) at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Media Arts, 2D and Experimental Animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Emily Carr University Board of Governors Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025University Women’s Club of Vancouver Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025Toni Borschnack Memorial Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025John C. Kerr Chancellor Emeritus Awards for Excellence in Media Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025Honourable Mention, The President’s Media Awards for Excellence – Best in 2D or Experimental Animation
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025Emily Carr University Board of Governors Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025University Women's Club of Vancouver Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025Toni Borschneck Memorial Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025John C. Kerr Chancellor Emeritus Awards for Excellence in Media Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025Honourable Mention, The President’s Media Awards for Excellence – Best in 2D or Experimental Animation
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025Emily Carr University Board of Governors Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025University Women’s Club of Vancouver Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Toni Borschnack Memorial Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025John C. Kerr Chancellor Emeritus Awards for Excellence in Media Arts (Honourable Mention)
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025The President’s Media Awards for Excellence – Best in 2D or Experimental Animation
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Emily Carr University Board of Governors Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Women's Club of Vancouver Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Tony Borschneck Memorial Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025John C. Kerr Chancellor Emeritus Award
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Honourable Mention
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025The President's Media Awards for Excellence – Best in 2D or Experimental Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Emily Carr University Board of Governors Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025University Women's Club of Vancouver Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Toni Borschneck Memorial Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025John C. Kerr Chancellor Emeritus Award for Excellence in Media Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025President’s Media Awards for Excellence – Best in 2D or Experimental Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Emily Carr University Board of Governors Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Women's Club of Vancouver Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Toni Borschneck Memorial Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025John C. Kerr Chancellor Emeritus Award for Excellence in Media Arts – Honorable Mention
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025President’s Media Awards for Excellence – Best in 2D or Experimental Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization
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