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Hi, I’m Evan Torchia, a 3D Character Animator based in Toronto with a passion for bringing characters to life through thoughtful performance and storytelling. Over the past several years, I’ve contributed to Paw Patrol on Guru Studio, focusing on timing, arcs, and expressive posing to create engaging on-screen moments that resonate with young audiences. I thrive in collaborative teams, value constructive feedback, and am committed to delivering high-quality animation on schedule while maintaining the director’s creative vision. I’m always exploring new techniques and tools to keep my skills sharp and to push the boundaries of character animation.…Hi, I’m Evan Torchia, a 3D Character Animator based in Toronto with a passion for bringing characters to life through thoughtful performance and storytelling. Over the past several years, I’ve contributed to Paw Patrol on Guru Studio, focusing on timing, arcs, and expressive posing to create engaging on-screen moments that resonate with young audiences. I thrive in collaborative teams, value constructive feedback, and am committed to delivering high-quality animation on schedule while maintaining the director’s creative vision. I’m always exploring new techniques and tools to keep my skills sharp and to push the boundaries of character animation.

Evan Torchia

3D Animator, Animator, Character Designer, +6

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Hi, I’m Evan Torchia, a 3D Character Animator based in Toronto with a passion for bringing characters to life through thoughtful performance and storytelling. Over the past several years, I’ve contributed to Paw Patrol on Guru Studio, focusing on timing, arcs, and expressive posing to create engaging on-screen moments that resonate with young audiences. I thrive in collaborative teams, value constructive feedback, and am committed to delivering high-quality animation on schedule while maintaining the director’s creative vision. I’m always exploring new techniques and tools to keep my skills sharp and to push the boundaries of character animation.…Hi, I’m Evan Torchia, a 3D Character Animator based in Toronto with a passion for bringing characters to life through thoughtful performance and storytelling. Over the past several years, I’ve contributed to Paw Patrol on Guru Studio, focusing on timing, arcs, and expressive posing to create engaging on-screen moments that resonate with young audiences. I thrive in collaborative teams, value constructive feedback, and am committed to delivering high-quality animation on schedule while maintaining the director’s creative vision. I’m always exploring new techniques and tools to keep my skills sharp and to push the boundaries of character animation.

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Hi, I’m Evan Torchia, a 3D Character Animator based in Toronto with a passion for bringing characters to life through thoughtful performance and storytelling. Over the past several years, I’ve contributed to Paw Patrol on Guru Studio, focusing on timing, arcs, and expressive posing to create engaging on-screen moments that resonate with young audiences.

I thrive in collaborative teams, value constructive feedback, and am committed to delivering high-quality animation on schedule while maintaining the director’s creative vision. I’m always exploring new techniques and tools to keep my skills sharp and to push the boundaries of character animation.

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3D Intermediate Animator at Guru Studio

April 13, 2020 - December 22, 2023

I’ve had the incredible opportunity to continue my work on Paw Patrol (Seasons 8–10) as an Intermediate 3D Animator. My role involved crafting high-quality animated performances, collaborating with a talented team to refine and elevate our work, and proactively addressing both performance and technical challenges. I also took initiative to revamp shots when needed, ensuring the final product met the highest standards. It was a rewarding journey to contribute to a show loved by so many!

Volunteer at Toronto Animation Art Film Festival International (TAAFI)

November 7, 2018 - April 19, 2024

I've been a proud volunteer with TAAFI, contributing to the festival's success through various roles, including setup and teardown, float team member, and usher. My responsibilities ranged from efficiently setting up and dismantling event spaces to greeting attendees, distributing ballots, and answering questions with a friendly and helpful attitude. Throughout the festival, I worked to ensure smooth operations and create an enjoyable experience for attendees. Volunteering with TAAFI has been an amazing opportunity to support the animation community, connect with like-minded creatives, and experience the behind-the-scenes magic of one of Toronto's most vibrant animation festivals.

3D Junior Animator at Guru Studio

September 8, 2019 - December 19, 2019

As a Junior 3D Animator, I contributed to the hit TV show Paw Patrol (Season 7) by creating engaging pose-to-pose animations. I worked closely with a talented team, receiving and implementing feedback to refine the quality of performances and ensure smooth workflows. Additionally, I helped identify and improve technical and performance-related aspects of other animators' shots, always striving to enhance the team's overall success. It was a fantastic introduction to the animation industry and an exciting project to be part of!

3D Animator at Guru Studio

April 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023

Produced high quality animated character performances on Paw Patrol (seasons 8-10). Created engaging character performances with fluidity and technical precision. Implemented animation principles like arcs, squash/stretch, secondary actions, exaggeration, and staging. Crafted effective storytelling poses with character and prop rigs that had successful composition, line of action, negative space, and clarity to entertain the target audience. Engineered creative and innovative ideas for shots on character acting choices and energy while optimizing them to meet technical constraints and follow the director's overall vision. Collaborated with a team of 10–15 to communicate ideas and feedback, and contributed positively to project discussions and problem-solving efforts to help improve each other’s performances. Identified both performance issues and technical issues and communicated with team leads and supervisor to help implement solutions to streamline the production pipeline. Compl