Hi, I'm Alexander Torres, an experienced animator and director based in Cleveland. I love bringing stories to life through animation, character design, and storytelling. Over the years, I've enjoyed leading teams, creating original film concepts, and working closely on every production detail from storyboarding to compositing. Besides animation, I have a passion for creating caricatures and personalized artwork and have even been recognized for my sales achievements. I always enjoy collaborating with creative teams and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling to craft engaging and award-winning films.

Alexander Torres

Hi, I'm Alexander Torres, an experienced animator and director based in Cleveland. I love bringing stories to life through animation, character design, and storytelling. Over the years, I've enjoyed leading teams, creating original film concepts, and working closely on every production detail from storyboarding to compositing. Besides animation, I have a passion for creating caricatures and personalized artwork and have even been recognized for my sales achievements. I always enjoy collaborating with creative teams and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling to craft engaging and award-winning films.

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Hi, I’m Alexander Torres, an experienced animator and director based in Cleveland. I love bringing stories to life through animation, character design, and storytelling. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed leading teams, creating original film concepts, and working closely on every production detail from storyboarding to compositing.

Besides animation, I have a passion for creating caricatures and personalized artwork and have even been recognized for my sales achievements. I always enjoy collaborating with creative teams and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling to craft engaging and award-winning films.

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Work Experience

Director at A Day Most Fowl!!
September 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Created original concept and story; recruited, trained, and led a small team of artists to produce the film; worked on all aspects of production including storyboarding, animation, and compositing.
Caricature Artist at Kaman’s Art Shoppes
May 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Worked with a wide array of customers to provide personalized artwork in a fast-paced environment; sold over 800 custom pieces of art; sole Caricature Artist at location to be awarded the “KAS Elite” Award during the 2024 season for selling over $1,500 worth of artwork and accessories in one shift.
Character Designer / Animator at Max: A Short Life
December 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Worked with Director and team to develop film’s visual identity in a high-pressure environment on a fast turnaround; designed multiple main and incidental characters in the film’s style; worked on keyframe, inbetween, and cleanup animation.
Director / Production Coordinator at Fish Food
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Created original concept and story; oversaw team while working on all aspects of production; awarded “Best Animated Film” award at the 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cleveland Institute of Art
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

CIA Gund Family Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2025
Kaman's Art Shoppes Elite Award
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services