I’m an animator and visual storyteller with a strong background in traditional 2D animation, and a practice driven by narrative and material choice. I developed and completed multiple story-led animation projects through my studies, and I’m currently expanding my work into paper cut-out stop-motion as part of my MA in Animation at the Royal College of Art (graduating in 2026). I’m especially interested in exploring the world through a childlike perspective—often blending magical realism with themes of childhood and horror. I’m experienced from visual concept and storyboard through production and post-production across traditional 2D animation, paper cut-out stop-motion, and Dragonframe, and I’m keen to gain hands-on industry experience, particularly within the full stop-motion production pipeline.

Leyang ZHANG

I’m an animator and visual storyteller with a strong background in traditional 2D animation, and a practice driven by narrative and material choice. I developed and completed multiple story-led animation projects through my studies, and I’m currently expanding my work into paper cut-out stop-motion as part of my MA in Animation at the Royal College of Art (graduating in 2026). I’m especially interested in exploring the world through a childlike perspective—often blending magical realism with themes of childhood and horror. I’m experienced from visual concept and storyboard through production and post-production across traditional 2D animation, paper cut-out stop-motion, and Dragonframe, and I’m keen to gain hands-on industry experience, particularly within the full stop-motion production pipeline.

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I’m an animator and visual storyteller with a strong background in traditional 2D animation, and a practice driven by narrative and material choice. I developed and completed multiple story-led animation projects through my studies, and I’m currently expanding my work into paper cut-out stop-motion as part of my MA in Animation at the Royal College of Art (graduating in 2026).

I’m especially interested in exploring the world through a childlike perspective—often blending magical realism with themes of childhood and horror. I’m experienced from visual concept and storyboard through production and post-production across traditional 2D animation, paper cut-out stop-motion, and Dragonframe, and I’m keen to gain hands-on industry experience, particularly within the full stop-motion production pipeline.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Front-of-House Volunteer at Royal College of Art (BFI graduation screening)
July 1, 2026 - Present
Supported front-of-house operations during the RCA graduation film screening at BFI, welcoming and guiding audiences to ensure a smooth attendee experience.
Front-of-House Volunteer at Royal College of Art (MA Animation Graduation Screening at BFI)
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Supported front-of-house operations for audience welcome and guidance during the Royal College of Art graduation film screening at BFI Front-of-House.
Front-of-House Volunteer at BFI / Royal College of Art
July 1, 2026 - Present
Supported front-of-house operations during the RCA graduation film screening at BFI, welcoming and guiding audiences during the event.
Storyboard / Animation Art / Visual Development (Project-based) at The New Wulongyuan Comic Series
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Created storyboard designs, animation artwork, and visual elements for the promotional video for the re-publication of the classic Chinese comic series Wulongyuan, released in December 2025.
Storyboard / Animation Art / Visual Development at The New Wulongyuan Comic Series (promotional video for re-publication)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Created storyboard designs, animation artwork, and visual development elements for the promotional video supporting the December 2025 re-publication release of the classic Chinese comic series Wulongyuan.
Storyboard / Animation Art / Visual Development (Project Contributor) at The New Wulongyuan Comic Series (promo for re-publication release)
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Created storyboard designs, animation artwork, and visual elements for a promotional video supporting the re-publication of the classic Chinese comic series Wulongyuan, released in December 2025.

Education

MA Animation at Royal College of Art (RCA)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
BA Animation at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
The New Wulongyuan Comic Series — Storyboard / Animation Art / Visual Development at Independent / project work (bilibili release)
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
National Scholarship (Undergraduate) at ASIFA-Junior Member
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

National Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
January 1, 2021 - August 24, 2026
ASIFA-Junior Member
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
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    A selection of my animation work, including experimental, 2D and stop-motion animation. All films featured in this showreel were independently created by me, from concept and direction to animation and final production. animator video Experimental Animation 2D Animation Stop Motion Director