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Hi, I’m Xavier Sailliol, a passionate 2D animator and director with years of experience working on exciting projects including video games, animation series, and shorts. I love teaching and sharing my knowledge with students at renowned schools like Gobelins and EMCA. My journey has taken me from animation intern roles to directing trailers and spots, always pushing creativity and quality.
When I’m not animating, I enjoy improvisation theater and various outdoor sports like skateboarding and snowboarding. I also play guitar and harmonica and love traveling to diverse places across the globe. Looking forward to creating inspiring and engaging visual stories!
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Teacher at Gobelins, Atelier de Sèvres, Human Academy and EMCA
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025Teaching animation and related subjects at several prestigious institutions, mentoring students and sharing industry knowledge.
Director at UNEXPECTED
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Directed the video game trailer ANTIOCH: Scarlet bay, overseeing creative vision and execution to produce high-quality visual storytelling.
Co-Director at KOMBOO
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Co-directed the project La Salvetat, managing animation production and collaboratively directing creative efforts.
Director at Personal Work
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025Directed a personal short film, Le Drôle, handling all aspects of creative direction and animation.
Animation Supervisor at Silex Animation
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025Supervised animation for Culottées (based on Pénélope Bagieu's comic book), ensuring quality and consistency in visual storytelling.
Director at Pilule & Pigeon
December 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025Directed a Greenpeace spot, leading the creative vision and animation production for the advertising campaign.
Storyboarder and Animator at The Line and Golden Wolf
December 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025Worked on storyboarding and animation for advertisements, contributing to visual narratives and client projects.
Key Animator at La Cachette
December 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025Key animator for Worlds 2016 of League of Legends and BEA & CAD pilot, creating key frames and animation sequences for high-profile projects.
Animator at Bardel Entertainment
December 31, 2015 - July 30, 2025Animator on Rick and Morty Season 2, contributing to character animations and episode production.
Key Animator at CNetwork
December 31, 2014 - July 30, 2025Key animator on The Amazing World of Gumball Season 3, delivering key animation duties on episodes.
Co-Director at EMCA
December 31, 2012 - July 30, 2025Co-directed Le Zizi à Suzy, a project during studies at EMCA, managing creative and production responsibilities.
Animator Intern at Les Armateurs
December 31, 2011 - July 30, 2025Animation internship on Ernest & Célestine, supporting production team and contributing animation work.
Education
Graduated at GOBELINS, L’école de l’image
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 20131st and 2nd year at EMCA
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Graduated at ESAAT
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010MANAA at Lycée Jean-Pierre Vernant
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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