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Rynn Saffian

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Hi there! I’m a Cleveland-based animation student pursuing a BFA in Animation with hands-on experience in Maya, Toon Boom, After Effects, and stop motion.

About

Hi there! I’m a Cleveland-based animation student pursuing a BFA in Animation with hands-on experience in Maya, Toon Boom, After Effects, and stop motion. I’ve directed a short film that received the highest votes in my class and completed several 3D rigging and character animation projects, blending traditional and digital techniques to tell engaging stories.
I thrive in small teams and value on-time production. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to bring characters to life, and I’m excited to continue growing as an animator, director, and rigger while exploring new tools and storytelling methods.

  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Short Film Director · Cleveland Institute of Art – Academic ProjectsMay 2025 – May 2025 · 1 mo

Developed a story concept that advanced to production with the highest votes; Collaborated with a small team of 3 to ensure on-time production; Multimedia work with Maya, Toon Boom, After Effects, and stop motion.

3D Character Rigging · Cleveland Institute of Art – Academic ProjectsDec 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 mo

Designed, modeled, rigged, and animated characters in Maya.

Body Mechanics (Character Animation) · Cleveland Institute of Art – Academic ProjectsMay 2024 – May 2024 · 1 mo

Created character-based animations in Maya; Animated a character navigating through an environment in 10 short shots in Maya using Storyboard Pro for planning; Animated a short character fight sequence.

Arts Focus Program Participant · School of Fine Arts ExcellenceMay 2022 – May 2022 · 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation · Cleveland Institute of Art2022 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Gund Family Scholarship2022 – 2026

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