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Mya Van Dyk is a Toronto based artist specializing in animation. They deal with themes of lesbian identity, girlhood, and connection, drawing from personal experiences through a heightened and whimsical lens. Their work centres queer narratives through their own personal experience and lens. Van Dyk aims to make captivating short films that utilize the narrative and creative potential of animation.…Mya Van Dyk is a Toronto based artist specializing in animation. They deal with themes of lesbian identity, girlhood, and connection, drawing from personal experiences through a heightened and whimsical lens. Their work centres queer narratives through their own personal experience and lens. Van Dyk aims to make captivating short films that utilize the narrative and creative potential of animation.

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Mya Van Dyk is a Toronto based artist specializing in animation. They deal with themes of lesbian identity, girlhood, and connection, drawing from personal experiences through a heightened and whimsical lens. Their work centres queer narratives through their own personal experience and lens. Van Dyk aims to make captivating short films that utilize the narrative and creative potential of animation.…Mya Van Dyk is a Toronto based artist specializing in animation. They deal with themes of lesbian identity, girlhood, and connection, drawing from personal experiences through a heightened and whimsical lens. Their work centres queer narratives through their own personal experience and lens. Van Dyk aims to make captivating short films that utilize the narrative and creative potential of animation.

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Mya Van Dyk is a Toronto based artist specializing in animation. They deal with themes of lesbian identity, girlhood, and connection, drawing from personal experiences through a heightened and whimsical lens. Their work centres queer narratives through their own personal experience and lens. Van Dyk aims to make captivating short films that utilize the narrative and creative potential of animation.

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Work Experience

2D Animator at Paper Boat Short Film

January 1, 2026 - Present

Animated scenes in a 2D sequence for a 3D animated short film, including background art, FX animation, and character animation.

Illustrator at Tree Dragon Productions

January 1, 2026 - Present

Illustrated assets for merchandise for Finn Wolfhard’s upcoming album “Fire From The Hip”.

Props Master & Production Sound Recordist at Sick Bird Short Film

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Created complex props including wearable wings and dead bird puppets; recorded production sound on set both in sync with camera and for independent asset collection.

Partner/Vendor at STINKERS

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Created and operated a small business focused on original hand-made airbrushed and linocut shirts, prints, and wearable art.

2D Animator at Gale Short Film

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Worked as a 2D animator on an award-winning 10-minute animated short film with a focus on character animation.

Storyboard Artist & 2D Animator at Canadian Art Song Project

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Served as Storyboard Artist and 2D Animator to help create an animated music video titled “The Wild Goose”.