I am a multi-disciplinary animator and director specialized in stop-motion and mixed-media techniques, with extensive hands-on fabrication experience. I feel equally comfortable leading animation teams or working under direction, bringing a collaborative mindset, strong work ethic and a proven track record of international festival recognition and online audience engagement. I am always committed to delivering high-quality work, on time. My expertise includes stop-motion and mixed-media animation, model making, puppet armature fabrication, storyboarding and concept art, as well as team collaboration. I thrive under pressure and am deadline-driven, making me a reliable asset for any animation production environment.

Alessandro Cino Zolfanelli

I am a multi-disciplinary animator and director specialized in stop-motion and mixed-media techniques, with extensive hands-on fabrication experience. I feel equally comfortable leading animation teams or working under direction, bringing a collaborative mindset, strong work ethic and a proven track record of international festival recognition and online audience engagement. I am always committed to delivering high-quality work, on time. My expertise includes stop-motion and mixed-media animation, model making, puppet armature fabrication, storyboarding and concept art, as well as team collaboration. I thrive under pressure and am deadline-driven, making me a reliable asset for any animation production environment.

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I am a multi-disciplinary animator and director specialized in stop-motion and mixed-media techniques, with extensive hands-on fabrication experience. I feel equally comfortable leading animation teams or working under direction, bringing a collaborative mindset, strong work ethic and a proven track record of international festival recognition and online audience engagement. I am always committed to delivering high-quality work, on time.

My expertise includes stop-motion and mixed-media animation, model making, puppet armature fabrication, storyboarding and concept art, as well as team collaboration. I thrive under pressure and am deadline-driven, making me a reliable asset for any animation production environment.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead stop-motion animator and fabricator at Alessandro Lombardo
December 31, 2025 - September 5, 2025
I was Once Told (short film, 2025).
Lead stop-motion animator and coordinating model maker at Suebynn Bae
December 31, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Roastin’ (short film, 2025).
Lead Stop-motion Animator and Fabricator at Alessandro Lombardo
December 31, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Produced stop-motion animation and fabrication work on the short film "I was Once Told" (2025).
Lead Stop-motion Animator and Coordinating Model Maker at Suebynn Bae
December 31, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Led the stop-motion animation and model making on the short film "Roastin'" (2025), handling animation and fabrication aspects.
Lead Stop-motion Animator and Fabricator at I was Once Told (short film by Alessandro Lombardo)
December 31, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Directed lead stop-motion animation and fabrication duties on 'I was Once Told' (2025), contributing creatively and technically to the film's production.
Lead Stop-motion Animator and Coordinating Model Maker at Roastin’ (short film by Suebynn Bae)
December 31, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Led stop-motion animation and coordinated model making on the short film 'Roastin’' slated for 2025 release, overseeing puppet fabrication and animation processes.
Stop-motion animator at Cameron Carr
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Stop-motion animator on Bubble Boy (short film, 2024).
Stop-motion Animator at Cameron Carr
December 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Provided stop-motion animation services on the short film "Bubble Boy" (2024).
Stop-motion Animator at Bubble Boy (short film by Cameron Carr)
December 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Executed stop-motion animation on the short film 'Bubble Boy' scheduled for release in 2024, contributing to the film's animation sequences.
Lead stop-motion animator at London International Animation Festival (LIAF)
December 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Led stop-motion animation on the official LIAF 2023 trailer.
Lead Stop-motion Animator at London International Animation Festival (LIAF)
December 31, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Lead stop-motion animator on the official LIAF 2023 trailer, executing intricate animation sequences to promote the festival.
Lead Stop-motion Animator at London International Animation Festival (LIAF)
December 31, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Lead stop-motion animator on the official trailer for LIAF 2023, managing animation production and ensuring quality and creativity in the promotional material.
Freelance Animator and Fabricator at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance animator and fabricator; projects include leading and contributing to short films: Tethered (2025) Director, Fabricator & Animator; Black Eyed Dog (2022) Director, Fabricator & Animator
Freelance Animator and Fabricator
January 1, 2023 - Present
Working independently as an animator and fabricator, creating stop-motion and mixed-media animation projects. Notable works include directing, fabricating, and animating on films such as "Tethered" (2025) and "Black Eyed Dog" (2022).
Freelance Animator and Fabricator
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed, fabricated, and animated the stop-motion and mixed-media films 'Tethered' (2025) and 'Black Eyed Dog' (2022). Responsible for the creation, animation, and fabrication of models and puppets, delivering high-quality stop-motion animation projects.

Education

MA Directing Animation at National Film and Television School (NFTS)
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
BA in Film Studies at DAMS Roma 3
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015
MA Directing Animation at National Film and Television School (NFTS)
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
BA in Film Studies at ROMA 3
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015
MA Directing Animation at National Film and Television School (NFTS)
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
BA in Film Studies at DAMS Roma 3
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015

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