I'm Eve Shiels, an Edinburgh-based animator currently studying at the University of Edinburgh. I love turning stories into engaging visuals, working under tight deadlines, and communicating clearly with clients to bring ideas to life. My experience ranges from festival collaborations to indie projects, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft compelling animations. In my spare time I’m developing an indie animation pilot, coordinating storyboarding, script writing, animation, and collaboration with voice actors and composers. I also take on producer/management roles to ensure milestones are met and creative visions are realized.

Eve Shiels

I'm Eve Shiels, an Edinburgh-based animator currently studying at the University of Edinburgh. I love turning stories into engaging visuals, working under tight deadlines, and communicating clearly with clients to bring ideas to life. My experience ranges from festival collaborations to indie projects, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft compelling animations. In my spare time I’m developing an indie animation pilot, coordinating storyboarding, script writing, animation, and collaboration with voice actors and composers. I also take on producer/management roles to ensure milestones are met and creative visions are realized.

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I’m Eve Shiels, an Edinburgh-based animator currently studying at the University of Edinburgh. I love turning stories into engaging visuals, working under tight deadlines, and communicating clearly with clients to bring ideas to life. My experience ranges from festival collaborations to indie projects, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft compelling animations.

In my spare time I’m developing an indie animation pilot, coordinating storyboarding, script writing, animation, and collaboration with voice actors and composers. I also take on producer/management roles to ensure milestones are met and creative visions are realized.

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Work Experience

Animator at Edinburgh international festival
June 1, 2024 - August 18, 2024
worked with a group of animators to create short films based off stories written by children who had a parent in prison
animator at Edinburgh college of art
January 12, 2025 - April 10, 2025
worked in a large group with the makar Michael Pedersen to animate one of his poems
Animator at Edinburgh International Film Festival
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Collaborated in a small team to animate stories written by families who had a parent in prison. Worked under a strict deadline to produce a 2–3 minute film, requiring effective time management and clear client communication.
Indie Project Producer / Team Lead at From Within the Veil (Independent project)
January 1, 2024 - Present
In my spare time I have been developing an indie animation pilot, coordinating storyboarding, script writing, animation, and collaboration with voice actors and composers. I also take on producer/management roles to ensure milestones are met and the project vision is realized.
Mini Mentorship Participant at Blazing Griffin
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Worked with a group to develop a new game concept, created characters and audio, and gained exposure to game design processes and collaborative workflows.

Education

BA Animation at edinburgh college of art
December 6, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Animation at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
NC Art and Design: Creative Media at Edinburgh College of Art
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services