I am a classically trained Animator, CGI Artist, and Director with a broad skill base and over 18 years’ industry experience. I've held key roles in numerous pre-school animated TV series, working as an Episodic Director, Animation Supervisor, and CGI Supervisor on acclaimed productions including Isadora Moon and Emerald. I lead creative efforts from script to final mix, ensuring quality and innovation in children’s entertainment. Outside of work, I enjoy sports such as running and football, visiting galleries, life drawing, music, and movies. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with my family and keeping my young sons entertained.

Ed Olive

I am a classically trained Animator, CGI Artist, and Director with a broad skill base and over 18 years’ industry experience. I've held key roles in numerous pre-school animated TV series, working as an Episodic Director, Animation Supervisor, and CGI Supervisor on acclaimed productions including Isadora Moon and Emerald. I lead creative efforts from script to final mix, ensuring quality and innovation in children’s entertainment. Outside of work, I enjoy sports such as running and football, visiting galleries, life drawing, music, and movies. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with my family and keeping my young sons entertained.

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I am a classically trained Animator, CGI Artist, and Director with a broad skill base and over 18 years’ industry experience. I’ve held key roles in numerous pre-school animated TV series, working as an Episodic Director, Animation Supervisor, and CGI Supervisor on acclaimed productions including Isadora Moon and Emerald. I lead creative efforts from script to final mix, ensuring quality and innovation in children’s entertainment.

Outside of work, I enjoy sports such as running and football, visiting galleries, life drawing, music, and movies. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with my family and keeping my young sons entertained.

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Work Experience

Episodic Director at Kelebek Media
February 1, 2024 - Present
Oversaw all aspects of production from script to final mix for a pre-school/bridge series, taking the directorial lead on assigned episodes of Emerald Season 1 for Sky Kids.
Episodic Director at Kelebek Media
February 1, 2024 - August 10, 2025
Directed my own episodes and managed the entire production process from script to final mix for the pre-school/bridge series Isadora Moon Season 1 for Sky Kids and HBOMax.
Senior 3D Animator at A Productions
September 1, 2021 - Present
Animated and acted as a senior team member on a 3D pre-school production for Bea’s Block Season 1 for Sesame Workshop and HBOMax.
Animation Director at Kelebek Media
July 1, 2021 - August 10, 2025
Developed various intellectual properties from conception to production, including Isadora Moon which was commissioned for a full 52-episode season.
Co-Director at Kelebek Media
April 1, 2019 - August 10, 2025
Directed all aspects of production, from storyboard to final, for the pre-school full series Wissper Season 2, and contributed to the development of new properties.
Animation Supervisor at Cloth Cat Animation
January 1, 2018 - August 10, 2025
Oversaw a large team of animators to maintain an ambitious standard for the children's TV series Shane The Chef.
CGI Supervisor at Collingwood and Co. (Formally Collingwood O’Hare)
May 1, 2017 - August 10, 2025
Supervised all assets, lighting, and visual effects for pre-school full series Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave Season 2.
Freelance CG Artist at Freelance
November 1, 2016 - August 10, 2025
Worked on diverse projects including a children's TV series pilot for Spider Eye, a short film for Ben and Jerry's with Kilogramme Animation Studio, and an Augmented Reality installation for Alder Hey Children's Hospital with Beakus Animation.
Assistant Director/3D Generalist at Absolutely Cuckoo
February 1, 2016 - August 10, 2025
Started as Character Modeller, progressed to assisting the Director with layout, animation, lighting, and overseeing assets for pre-school series Wissper Season 1.
CGI Supervisor at Collingwood and Co. (Formally Collingwood O’Hare)
September 1, 2014 - August 10, 2025
Oversaw all assets, lighting, visual effects, and animation for pre-school full series Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave Season 1 and was involved in development.
CG Artist at Zappar Ltd
March 1, 2013 - August 10, 2025
Created and implemented 2D and 3D animated content for a mobile augmented reality app serving clients such as Warner Bros, Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Transformers, and Family Guy. Responsibilities included design, modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, and texturing.
Freelance CGI Artist at Freelance
September 1, 2011 - August 10, 2025
Worked on projects like animating the new Wombles pilot and creating photo-real visualizations for British Airways.
CGI Generalist at Picture Production Company / Lupus Films
May 1, 2011 - August 10, 2025
Designed, modeled, lit, and textured sets and props, as well as created concept animations as character references for pre-school full series The Hive.
3D Animator and Modeller (XSI) at Undabo Ltd
December 1, 2009 - August 10, 2025
Worked on projects including Pixar’s Cars, THQ Play advertisements, and an animated film for Snow Patrol’s 2009 World Stadium Tour.
Junior Maya Animator at 422 South
November 1, 2007 - August 10, 2025
Tracked live action backplates and animated photorealistic dinosaurs for the Dino Autopsy documentary for the National Geographic Channel.
Episodic Director at Kelebek Media
February 1, 2024 - Present
Overseeing all aspects of production from script to final mix, as well as taking the directorial lead on my own episodes for the pre-school/bridge series Emerald 1 for Sky Kids.
Episodic Director at Kelebek Media
February 1, 2024 - August 10, 2025
Directed all aspects of production from script to final mix and lead own episodes for the pre-school/bridge series Isadora Moon 1 for Sky Kids and HBOMax.
Senior 3D Animator at A Productions
September 1, 2021 - Present
Animating and acting as a senior team member on a 3D pre-school production, Bea's Block 1 for Sesame Workshop and HBOMax.
Animation Director at Kelebek Media
July 31, 2021 - August 10, 2025
Developed various intellectual properties from the ground up, including Isadora Moon, which was commissioned for a full 52 episode season.
Co-Director at Kelebek Media
April 30, 2019 - August 10, 2025
Directed all aspects of production, from storyboard to final, as well as development of new properties for pre-school full series Wissper 2.
Animation Supervisor at Cloth Cat Animation
January 31, 2018 - August 10, 2025
Oversaw a large team of animators to achieve an ambitious standard for children’s TV in the pre-school series Shane The Chef.
CGI Supervisor at Collingwood and Co.
May 31, 2017 - August 10, 2025
Oversaw all assets, lighting, and visual effects for pre-school full series 2 of Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave.
Freelance CG Artist at Self-employed
November 30, 2016 - August 10, 2025
Worked on various projects including a children’s TV series pilot for Spider Eye, a short film for Ben and Jerry’s, and an Augmented Reality installation for Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
Assistant Director/3D Generalist at Absolutely Cuckoo
February 29, 2016 - August 10, 2025
After starting as a character modeller, progressed to assisting the director with layout, animation, lighting, oversight of assets, and building key characters and environments for Wissper 1.
CGI Supervisor at Collingwood and Co.
September 30, 2014 - August 10, 2025
Oversaw assets, lighting, visual effects, and animation and participated in the development for pre-school full series Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave 1.
CG Artist at Zappar Ltd
March 31, 2013 - August 10, 2025
Created and implemented 2D and 3D animated content for mobile augmented reality apps for clients including Warner Bros, Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Transformers, and Family Guy.
Freelance CGI Artist at Self-employed
September 30, 2011 - August 10, 2025
Worked on various projects including animating the new Wombles pilot and creating photoreal visualizations for British Airways.
CGI Generalist at Picture Production Company / Lupus Films
May 31, 2011 - August 10, 2025
Designed, modelled, lit, and textured sets and props for The Hive series, and created concept animation as character reference for animation teams.
3D Animator and Modeller (XSI) at Undabo Ltd
December 31, 2009 - August 10, 2025
Worked on clients’ projects including Pixar’s Cars, THQ Play advertisement, and an animated film for Snow Patrol’s 2009 World Stadium Tour.
Junior Maya Animator at 422 South
November 30, 2007 - August 10, 2025
Tracked live action backplates and animated photoreal dinosaurs for a CGI Dino Autopsy documentary for National Geographic Channel.

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