Hi there! I'm Nico Colaleo, an animation editor, director, and writer with a passion for storytelling through visuals. I've spent my career in the animation and film industry since 2011, spending years honing my craft, being a team player and collaborating with hundreds of co-workers turned friends, and working on various TV series, indie shorts, and bigger projects. These have all cultivated over 14 years to end up with me winning an Emmy Award for Best Editing (for "StoryBots: Answer Time!") in March 2025! I believe in the power of animation and film to convey emotions and connect with audiences globally. When I'm on hiatus or not working on projects, I explore my other passions like curating live art gallery shows around various notable venues in LA, which I've done 11 of since 2013. Thank you for letting me apply here. I'd be honored to be a part of creating something great together!

Nico Colaleo

Hi there! I'm Nico Colaleo, an animation editor, director, and writer with a passion for storytelling through visuals. I've spent my career in the animation and film industry since 2011, spending years honing my craft, being a team player and collaborating with hundreds of co-workers turned friends, and working on various TV series, indie shorts, and bigger projects. These have all cultivated over 14 years to end up with me winning an Emmy Award for Best Editing (for "StoryBots: Answer Time!") in March 2025! I believe in the power of animation and film to convey emotions and connect with audiences globally. When I'm on hiatus or not working on projects, I explore my other passions like curating live art gallery shows around various notable venues in LA, which I've done 11 of since 2013. Thank you for letting me apply here. I'd be honored to be a part of creating something great together!

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Hi there! I’m Nico Colaleo, an animation editor, director, and writer with a passion for storytelling through visuals. I’ve spent my career in the animation and film industry since 2011, spending years honing my craft, being a team player and collaborating with hundreds of co-workers turned friends, and working on various TV series, indie shorts, and bigger projects. These have all cultivated over 14 years to end up with me winning an Emmy Award for Best Editing (for “StoryBots: Answer Time!”) in March 2025!

I believe in the power of animation and film to convey emotions and connect with audiences globally. When I’m on hiatus or not working on projects, I explore my other passions like curating live art gallery shows around various notable venues in LA, which I’ve done 11 of since 2013. Thank you for letting me apply here. I’d be honored to be a part of creating something great together!

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Work Experience

Animatic Editor at Walt Disney TV Animation
December 31, 2021 - September 26, 2025
Worked on various animated series, contributing as an animatic editor. Responsibilities included creating animatics that serve as the blueprint for animation, ensuring that story and timing are effectively conveyed during production.
Animator and Writer at NETFLIX Animation
January 1, 2021 - Present
Contributed to animated content by writing engaging scripts and animating key scenes, bringing stories to life for diverse audiences.
Series Creator at Ollie & Scoops
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created original animated content, overseeing all aspects of production, from concept to final delivery on YouTube.
Director at DreamWorks Animation
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Directed animated projects, collaborating closely with writers, animators, and sound teams to ensure a cohesive vision and execution.
Video Creator at Nico Colaleo's YouTube Channel
January 1, 2015 - Present
Produced and animated content for personal YouTube channel, attracting a dedicated audience and focusing on storytelling through animation.

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