I'm Eric Bastier, a freelance director, motion designer and editor based in Bordeaux, France. For over twenty years, I've created and edited motion design films and animated series for various clients and broadcasters, including Razel-Bec, Zen Connect, and France Télévisions. I'm also an illustrator, working in watercolor and line art. I blend traditional art with digital storytelling to bring characters and stories to life.…

Eric Bastier

I'm Eric Bastier, a freelance director, motion designer and editor based in Bordeaux, France. For over twenty years, I've created and edited motion design films and animated series for various clients and broadcasters, including Razel-Bec, Zen Connect, and France Télévisions. I'm also an illustrator, working in watercolor and line art. I blend traditional art with digital storytelling to bring characters and stories to life.…

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I’m Eric Bastier, a freelance director, motion designer and editor based in Bordeaux, France. For over twenty years, I’ve created and edited motion design films and animated series for various clients and broadcasters, including Razel-Bec, Zen Connect, and France Télévisions.

I’m also an illustrator, working in watercolor and line art. I blend traditional art with digital storytelling to bring characters and stories to life.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Director / Motion Designer / Editor at Self-employed
February 1, 2016 - April 1, 2020
Freelance directing/motion design/editing for various clients; created motion design films and animated series; illustrator working in watercolor and line art.
Motion Designer / Director at Rovio
September 1, 2014 - January 31, 2016
Directed motion design projects and contributed as motion designer for Rovio's animation and show projects.
Series Director at TeleImages
February 1, 2012 - November 30, 2013
Directed series for TeleImages, overseeing creative direction, storyboard and animation pipelines.
Series Director at Toon Factory
January 1, 2010 - November 30, 2011
Directed animated series, coordinating teams and production timelines.
Series Director at TeleImages Kids
January 1, 2002 - March 31, 2006
Directed animated content for TeleImages Kids; managed creative development and production.
Series Director at Xilam
May 1, 2020 - April 30, 2023
Directed several series; oversaw production and creative direction for multiple episodes.
Creative Director at Dronisos
May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Creative direction for drone show productions; supervision of shows, design and post-production elements.
Freelance Director / Motion Designer / Editor at Self-employed
April 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance directing/motion design/editing for various clients; ongoing projects in motion design and animation.

Education

DNSEP BEA UX-ARTS at Art School - Bordeaux
September 1, 1983 - June 1, 1988
Leaving Certificate at Lycée Vallin La Rochelle
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Qualifications

DNSEP BEA UX-ARTS
September 1, 1983 - June 1, 1988
Leaving Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

Skills

Experience Level