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Hi, I’m Jonas Forsman, a passionate and experienced 3D animator and director based in Värmdö, Sweden. I’ve spent over two decades bringing characters and stories to life across various media including video games, films, and commercials. I enjoy blending creativity with technology to craft compelling animations that engage audiences.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege to work with renowned studios like Weta Digital, ILM, and TocaBoca, where I’ve taken on roles from lead animator to director. Outside of work, I love exploring new animation techniques and directing my own short films to keep pushing the boundaries of my craft.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Swedish
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Work Experience
Lead Animator at TocaBoca
December 31, 2025 - July 29, 2025Led animation efforts for TocaBoca Days (2025), overseeing the creative process, mentoring animators, and ensuring high quality output.
Senior Animator at GoodByeKansas
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Contributed senior animation work on high-profile projects including Horizon Forbidden West (2022), CyberPunk 2077 (2020), Hellboy (2019), and Fear The Walking Dead (2017). Directed two short films, Robot & The Whale and Smile, showcasing leadership and creative vision.
Cinematics/gamePlay Animator at DICE
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Created cinematics and gameplay animations for Battlefield 1 and Mirror's Edge Catalyst in 2016, focusing on character and action animation.
Animator at ILM Industrial Light & Magic
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Worked as an animator for The Great Wall (2016), collaborating with director Yimou Zhang on visual effects and character animation.
Senior Character Animator at Forsman Animation AB
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Founded and led own animation company, delivering character animation for films such as Constantine (2015), Lea & Skogspiraterna (2015), and MoonWolves (2016). Managed client relationships and project delivery.
Motion Editor at Weta Digital
December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025Worked on motion editing for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), both Academy Award-nominated films for visual effects.
Lead Animator at Copenhagen Bombay Sverige AB
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Served as lead animator for Resan till Fjäderkungens Rike (2014), overseeing animation processes and quality.
Lead Motion Editor at Dr D Studios
December 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025Provided lead motion editing for Happy Feet Two (2011), focusing on refining and enhancing animation sequences.
Senior Character Animator at Forsman Animation AB
January 1, 2009 - PresentDelivered character animation for clients including Important Looking Pirates. Worked on Kon-Tiki (2012), nominated for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and Melvin (2009).
Lead Animator at Visual art
December 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025Lead animator on various projects including Nip/Tuck TV-series spot (2008) and GIO Meticulous commercial (2010), winning several awards for animation quality.
Character Animator at Fido Film AB
December 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Worked as character animator on the movie Frostbite (2006).
3D Generalist at Animedia
December 31, 2005 - July 29, 2025Performed various 3D generalist duties including animation and design. Participated in projects such as A Hole in My Heart (2004).
3D Generalist at Swedish National Television, SVT
December 31, 2001 - July 29, 2025Responsible for design animation and production on several programs such as Vetenskapens Värld and Nova.
3D Generalist at Creative Department, Advertising agency
December 31, 1996 - July 29, 2025Worked as 3D Generalist in the advertising sector.
3D Generalist at Spin Off Film & Video Production
December 31, 1993 - July 29, 2025Contributed as a 3D Generalist in early career tenure.
Lead Animator at TocaBoca
January 1, 2022 - PresentLeading animation efforts on projects such as TocaBoca Days (2025), overseeing animation quality and team coordination.
Senior Animator at GoodByeKansas
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Created animations for high-profile projects including Horizon Forbidden West, CyberPunk 2077, Hellboy, and Fear The Walking Dead. Directed short films 'Smile' and 'Robot & The Whale'.
Cinematics/gamePlay Animator at DICE
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Animated cinematic and gameplay sequences for games Battlefield 1 and Mirrors Edge Catalyst.
Animator at ILM Industrial Light & Magic
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Provided animation services for the film 'The Great Wall' directed by Yimou Zhang.
Senior Character Animator at Forsman Animation AB
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Ran my own animation company, working on projects such as Constantine, Lea & Skogspiraterna, MoonWolves, and Siv Sover Vilse, specializing in character animation.
Motion Editor at Weta Digital
December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025Worked on motion editing for acclaimed films The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Academy Award nominated) and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Lead Animator at Copenhagen Bombay Sverige AB
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Lead animator on the film Resan till Fjäderkungens Rike.
Lead Motion Editor at Dr D Studios
December 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025Lead motion editor on Happy Feet Two.
Senior Character Animator at Forsman Animation AB
January 1, 2009 - PresentIndependent animator working with clients including Important Looking Pirates on projects like Kon-Tiki (Academy Award nominated) and Melvin.
Lead Animator at Visual Art
December 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025Lead animator on various projects including Nip/Tuck TV-series spot and GIO Meticulous commercial, winning gold awards.
Character Animator at Fido Film AB
December 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025Character animator on the film Frostbite.
3D Generalist at Animedia
December 31, 2005 - July 29, 2025Worked as generalist on projects like A Hole in My Heart.
3D Generalist at Swedish National Television (SVT)
December 31, 2001 - July 29, 2025Responsible for design, animation, and production of vignettes and science programming animations.
3D Generalist at Creative Department, Advertising Agency
December 31, 1996 - July 29, 2025General 3D animation and design work for advertising.
3D Generalist at Spin Off Film & Video Production
December 31, 1993 - July 29, 2025Entry level and early career 3D generalist work.
Education
High school diploma at High school, Sweden
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993Elementary School Diploma at Elementary School, Sweden
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1990High School Diploma at Unknown (Sweden)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993Unknown at Metro New Media
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Unknown at The Animation Workshop
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Qualifications
Animation Mentor
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010The Animation Workshop
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Metro New Media
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Animation Mentor
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Experience Level
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