I am a passionate and skilled 3D animator with extensive experience bringing characters, props, and environments to life through engaging animation and visual storytelling. I have strong experience working from storyboards, animatics, and reference materials to create polished performances, dynamic movement, and cinematic sequences. I am proficient in animation principles, timing, posing, and motion refinement, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams to deliver cohesive animations for 3D video games and animated shorts under tight production deadlines.

Cate Docanto

I am a passionate and skilled 3D animator with extensive experience bringing characters, props, and environments to life through engaging animation and visual storytelling. I have strong experience working from storyboards, animatics, and reference materials to create polished performances, dynamic movement, and cinematic sequences. I am proficient in animation principles, timing, posing, and motion refinement, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams to deliver cohesive animations for 3D video games and animated shorts under tight production deadlines.

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I am a passionate and skilled 3D animator with extensive experience bringing characters, props, and environments to life through engaging animation and visual storytelling.

I have strong experience working from storyboards, animatics, and reference materials to create polished performances, dynamic movement, and cinematic sequences. I am proficient in animation principles, timing, posing, and motion refinement, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams to deliver cohesive animations for 3D video games and animated shorts under tight production deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept and Texture Artist at Humber College
January 1, 2025 - Present
Tasked with designing, developing, modeling, texturing and animating props for a level used in the video game “Possession Protocol”, in addition to working on other aspects of the game. Created concept art for the character designs of the main robot, designs for props such as the gun and turrets, as well as parts for the other robot variants, and finally textured props and builds.
Animator, Storyboard and Texture Artist at Humber College
January 1, 2025 - Present
Tasked with participating in the development of a 3D animated short film called “The Shootout”, creating the storyboard, concept design, texturing, and animation. Created early storyboards for shots and scenes, developed rough concept sketches for the two main characters and the church, using references from Western movies, textured some props and builds, and produced final animation for the first four scenes where the sheriff confronts the cowboy. Aided in producing a successful 3D animated short film, with strong comedic timing and charming characters.
Animator, Storyboard and Texture Artist at Humber College
January 1, 2025 - Present
Tasked with participating in the development of a 3D animated short film called “The Shootout”, creating storyboards, concept design, texturing, and animation. Created early storyboards for shots and scenes, developed rough concept sketches for the two main characters and the church, using references from Western movies, textured some props and builds, and produced final animation for the first four scenes where the sheriff confronts the cowboy. Aided in producing a successful 3D animated short film, with great comedic timing and charming characters.
Animator, Storyboard Artist, and Texture Artist at Humber College
January 1, 2025 - Present
Tasked with participating in the development of a 3D animated short film called The Shootout, creating early storyboards, rough concept sketches for two main characters and the church, texturing props and buildings, and producing final animation for the first four scenes where the sheriff confronts the cowboy; assisted in producing a successful 3D animated short film with strong comedic timing and charismatic characters.
Concept Artist at Humber College
January 1, 2025 - Present
Tasked with designing, developing, modeling, texturing and animating props for a level used in the video game 'Possession Protocol', in addition to work on other aspects of the game. Created concept art for the main robot character designs and props such as guns and turrets, as well as parts for other robot variants, and finally textured props and buildings. Helped to produce a successful final video game, with creative designs and fitting artistic textures.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Animation 3D at Humber College
January 1, 2023 - June 10, 2026
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) at Cawthra Park Secondary School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
3D Advanced Diploma in Animation at Humber College
January 1, 2023 - June 10, 2026
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) at Cawthra Park Secondary School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
RAP Visual Arts Certificate at RAP Visual Arts Program
January 11, 2019 - June 10, 2023
SHSM Arts and Culture Certificate at SHSM Program
January 11, 2019 - June 10, 2023
3D Advanced Diploma at Humber Polytechnic
January 1, 2023 - June 10, 2026
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) at Cawthra Park Secondary School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Animation 3D Advanced Diploma at Humber College
January 1, 2023 - June 10, 2026
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) at Cawthra Park Secondary School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

RAP Visual Arts Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
SHSM Arts and Culture Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Mathematics Award 2023
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Scholar Award 2023
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
RAP Visual Arts Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
SHSM Arts and Culture Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Math Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Scholar Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
RAP Visual Arts Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
SHSM Arts and Culture Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Math Award 2023
January 1, 2023 - June 10, 2023
Scholar Award 2023
January 1, 2023 - June 10, 2023
RAP Visual Arts Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
SHSM Arts and Culture Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Mathematics Award 2023
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Scholar Award 2023
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education