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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. 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.…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.

Rynn Saffian

Animator, Film Director, Character Rigger, +2

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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. 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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

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Expert

Stop Motion Animation

Intermediate

Work Experience

Short Film Director at Cleveland Institute of Art – Academic Projects

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

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 at Cleveland Institute of Art – Academic Projects

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

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

Body Mechanics (Character Animation) at Cleveland Institute of Art – Academic Projects

May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

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 at School of Fine Arts Excellence

May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Created, scheduled and held two independent art exhibitions in junior and senior year; Designed promotional flyers for the Senior year showcase; Created collaborative art across disciplines with orchestral students.