I am an Emmy-winning creative and technical leader with over 30 years of experience in animation, post-production, and cutting-edge visual storytelling in visual effects. I've directed over 50 high-profile projects for studios, networks, and feature films, blending innovation, collaboration, and strategic execution to deliver industry-defining content. Throughout my career, I have led diverse teams of over 100 artists and producers, optimized workflows, negotiated vendor contracts to reduce costs, and championed emerging technologies such as procedural animation and augmented reality. My passion for combining scientific accuracy with immersive storytelling has earned acclaim from major outlets like The New York Times and Time Out New York.

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I am an Emmy-winning creative and technical leader with over 30 years of experience in animation, post-production, and cutting-edge visual storytelling in visual effects. I've directed over 50 high-profile projects for studios, networks, and feature films, blending innovation, collaboration, and strategic execution to deliver industry-defining content. Throughout my career, I have led diverse teams of over 100 artists and producers, optimized workflows, negotiated vendor contracts to reduce costs, and championed emerging technologies such as procedural animation and augmented reality. My passion for combining scientific accuracy with immersive storytelling has earned acclaim from major outlets like The New York Times and Time Out New York.

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I am an Emmy-winning creative and technical leader with over 30 years of experience in animation, post-production, and cutting-edge visual storytelling in visual effects. I’ve directed over 50 high-profile projects for studios, networks, and feature films, blending innovation, collaboration, and strategic execution to deliver industry-defining content.

Throughout my career, I have led diverse teams of over 100 artists and producers, optimized workflows, negotiated vendor contracts to reduce costs, and championed emerging technologies such as procedural animation and augmented reality. My passion for combining scientific accuracy with immersive storytelling has earned acclaim from major outlets like The New York Times and Time Out New York.

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Work Experience

3D Director at NBCUniversal
January 1, 2006 - Present
Leading the visual effects and animation production for high-profile projects such as network shows and feature films, employing state-of-the-art technologies including virtual sets, augmented reality, and procedural animation. Managed Emmy-winning productions for major brands like NBC, SYFY, and Universal Studios, overseeing teams of artists and producers to deliver timely and budget-conscious projects. Developed content creation strategies that led to international syndication and revenue growth, while modernizing VFX pipelines with emerging technologies.
Technical Director | Co-Director at American Museum of Natural History – Hayden Planetarium
January 1, 2006 - August 7, 2025
Directed both technical and creative elements of the acclaimed planetarium show "Cosmic Collisions," narrated by Robert Redford. Crafted procedural animation effects, lighting, and compositing to create realistic and scientifically accurate visuals, earning critical acclaim, including positive reviews in The New York Times and Time Out New York.
Creative Director at Clever Image Animation Studios
January 1, 2008 - August 7, 2025
Directed award-winning animated feature films and series across multiple countries (Brazil, Taiwan, USA), managed vendor contracts and budget negotiations, and coordinated international teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule. Supervised visual effects for prominent productions including "Rescue Me" and Universal Studios Orlando's "The Cat in the Hat: The Ride." Projects earned international accolades including the Crystal Lens Award and Wiskid Award.
Executive Producer | Director at Mauricio de Sousa Productions (MSP)
January 1, 2007 - August 7, 2025
Directed and produced animated TV shows and feature films such as "Monica’s Gang (Turma da Mônica)," a global franchise translated into nine languages and exported to 17 countries. Developed budgets, negotiated contracts, and led creative teams to produce high-quality content for major networks including Rede Globo. Contributed significantly to MSP's growth into the fourth-largest animation company worldwide with annual licensing revenues of $300M.
Animator at Walt Disney Co.
January 1, 1990 - August 7, 2025
Worked as an animator contributing to various projects during initial career phase, gaining foundational skills in animation production.

Education

Professor of Advanced Animation at New York University – Center for Advanced Digital Applications
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2017
Professor of 3D Graphics and Modeling at Pratt Institute
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Emmy Awards – Multiple Wins and Nominations
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Crystal Lens Award for The Happy Cricket
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Wiskid Award for Wisconsin International Children’s Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Multiple Annie and Telly Awards
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services