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Tortie Studio is a truly independent animation studio founded by YouTuber and filmmakers Addison Fujimoto and Hannah Peskin. Dedicated to fostering independent creators and their unique stories, we are highly motivated, detail-oriented animators and artists with a strong collaborative work ethic, versed in all types of direction.…

Tortie Studio

Animator, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, +1

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Tortie Studio is a truly independent animation studio founded by YouTuber and filmmakers Addison Fujimoto and Hannah Peskin. Dedicated to fostering independent creators and their unique stories, we are highly motivated, detail-oriented animators and artists with a strong collaborative work ethic, versed in all types of direction.…

Available to hire

Tortie Studio is a truly independent animation studio founded by YouTuber and filmmakers Addison Fujimoto and Hannah Peskin. Dedicated to fostering independent creators and their unique stories, we are highly motivated, detail-oriented animators and artists with a strong collaborative work ethic, versed in all types of direction.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Advanced

Japanese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder, Creative Director at Tortie Studio

February 1, 2026 - Present

Organized a team of skilled artists and animators and led production across multiple animation and video projects. Directed, produced, and distributed award-winning independent short films including Sprout (2024) and Sere’in (2026). Managed company and production budgets aligned with business goals, participating in every production stage from pre-production design and storyboards to animation. Designed and implemented a fast-paced production schedule with tight deadlines.

Creative Supervisor at Well Frog Studios LLC

September 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Worked closely with the founder to develop a strong, iconic visual identity for the studio brand aligned with the company’s philosophy. Led design for the studio’s unannounced flagship game title. Maintained consistent visual style throughout the project and facilitated communication between the project lead and the animation team.

Animation Director at Shepherd Shippington and the Missing Mutts

September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Developed a bold animation style with the director of the film and collaborated with animators to produce scenes according to a strict fast-paced production schedule. Coordinated consistent visual style across scenes and guided group animation critique sessions.

Animation Director at Shepherd Shipping to and the Missing Mutts

September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Developed a bold animation style in collaboration with the film’s director. Coordinated with animators to produce scenes according to a strict, fast-paced production schedule. Ensured consistent visual style across scenes and guided group animation critique sessions.