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Hi there! I’m Ava Schneiderman, a Chapman University student pursuing a BFA in Animation and Visual Effects with a minor in Computer Science. I love telling stories through 2D/3D hybrid animation and collaborating across teams to bring ideas to life. I’ve led student clubs and contributed to multiple film projects under mentors including Emmy Award-winning professionals, always aiming to foster community and create engaging work. I thrive on cross-disciplinary collaboration, from coordinating schedules and fundraising to directing animation, visual effects, and motion graphics. I’m proficient with tools like After Effects, Maya, Premiere, Harmony, and more, and I’m excited to contribute to future productions in film and media arts.…Hi there! I’m Ava Schneiderman, a Chapman University student pursuing a BFA in Animation and Visual Effects with a minor in Computer Science. I love telling stories through 2D/3D hybrid animation and collaborating across teams to bring ideas to life. I’ve led student clubs and contributed to multiple film projects under mentors including Emmy Award-winning professionals, always aiming to foster community and create engaging work. I thrive on cross-disciplinary collaboration, from coordinating schedules and fundraising to directing animation, visual effects, and motion graphics. I’m proficient with tools like After Effects, Maya, Premiere, Harmony, and more, and I’m excited to contribute to future productions in film and media arts.

Ava Schneiderman

Animator, Film Director, Video Editor, +2

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Hi there! I’m Ava Schneiderman, a Chapman University student pursuing a BFA in Animation and Visual Effects with a minor in Computer Science. I love telling stories through 2D/3D hybrid animation and collaborating across teams to bring ideas to life. I’ve led student clubs and contributed to multiple film projects under mentors including Emmy Award-winning professionals, always aiming to foster community and create engaging work. I thrive on cross-disciplinary collaboration, from coordinating schedules and fundraising to directing animation, visual effects, and motion graphics. I’m proficient with tools like After Effects, Maya, Premiere, Harmony, and more, and I’m excited to contribute to future productions in film and media arts.…Hi there! I’m Ava Schneiderman, a Chapman University student pursuing a BFA in Animation and Visual Effects with a minor in Computer Science. I love telling stories through 2D/3D hybrid animation and collaborating across teams to bring ideas to life. I’ve led student clubs and contributed to multiple film projects under mentors including Emmy Award-winning professionals, always aiming to foster community and create engaging work. I thrive on cross-disciplinary collaboration, from coordinating schedules and fundraising to directing animation, visual effects, and motion graphics. I’m proficient with tools like After Effects, Maya, Premiere, Harmony, and more, and I’m excited to contribute to future productions in film and media arts.

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Hi there! I’m Ava Schneiderman, a Chapman University student pursuing a BFA in Animation and Visual Effects with a minor in Computer Science. I love telling stories through 2D/3D hybrid animation and collaborating across teams to bring ideas to life. I’ve led student clubs and contributed to multiple film projects under mentors including Emmy Award-winning professionals, always aiming to foster community and create engaging work.

I thrive on cross-disciplinary collaboration, from coordinating schedules and fundraising to directing animation, visual effects, and motion graphics. I’m proficient with tools like After Effects, Maya, Premiere, Harmony, and more, and I’m excited to contribute to future productions in film and media arts.

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Work Experience

President at Chapman University - Animation and Visual Effects Student Association

October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Directed team of 9 officers. Planned events with fellow officers for 80 guests on average to foster community among animation students. Coordinated annual Alumni Mixer of 100 guests. Networked with alumni to generate a list of contacts, lead event promotion, and ran Alumni Q&A panel. Devised fundraising strategies for club assets, including partnering with local cafe and selling club merchandise.

Secretary at Chapman University - Animation and Visual Effects Student Association

October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023

Authorized and distributed newsletter to animation student body of more than 120 students that included announcements relating to course registrations, upcoming events, student resources, and other relevant information. Worked with other club officers to manage student association. Recorded meeting notes. Assisted planning of Alumni Mixer, ran Q&A panel.

Sales Associate at The North Face

August 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Assisted customers with in-store merchandise and strategized service techniques with a team to meet sales goals.

Orientation Leader at Chapman University

August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022

Co-led seminars for incoming students to share information and promote student engagement. Mentored students on strategies for academic, social, and mental well-being.

Fundraiser at Chapman University Fund - Student Fundraiser

October 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

Contacted Chapman University parents and alumni. Built rapport with prospects to help foster a positive relationship with the university. Raised $3,000 for Chapman endowment.

Co-Director / Animator / Storyboard Artist at Game Boys Animated Short Film (Chapman University)

March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Directed and developed a 4-minute 2D/3D hybrid animated film alongside two co-directors under mentorship of Emmy Award-winning director, writer, and animator Lauren Faust. Collaborated with producer and editor to manage schedules, delegate tasks, and maintain production flow. Used OneDrive, Excel, and Autodesk Flow to organize shots across 50+ crew members and report to faculty advisors. Directed voice talent of 4 actors over the course of 2 months.

End Credits Designer / Motion Graphic Designer at Lizzie's Live Action Short Film

April 1, 2024 - Present

Extra and Motion Graphics Designer for end credits sequence, After Effects.

Voice Actor / Interviewer at The Whammys Live Action Short Film

November 1, 2024 - Present

Voice of 'Interviewer' and character 'Paul Bunyan'.