Elena Ruiz Amann

As a freelance 2D animator and illustrator, I offer a wide range of creative services tailored to bring stories and ideas to life through animation. My experience includes:

• Producing short animated sequences for two TV pilots and a documentary, demonstrating versatility in 2D digital workflows.
• Designing and animating visual assets as the lead designer for a mobile phone game.
• Creating personalized animations and illustrations for clients, delivering unique and memorable content for special occasions.
• Proficiency with industry-standard animation software such as ToonBoom Harmony, TvPaint and hands on experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, CelAction, DragonFrame and Procreate.
• Previous role as a Media Production Specialist, where I developed educational animations and promotional media, adapting quickly to client needs and deadlines.

I am committed to delivering high-quality animations that engage audiences and meet project goals, blending technical skill with creative storytelling.

MA in Directing Animation | National Film and Television School, Beaconsfield (2021–2024)

• Storyboarded, animated, and directed multiple short films using diverse techniques like stop motion, multi-plane, and traditional (charcoal) animation.
• Developed expertise in full animation pipelines from pre-production to post-production.
• Gained hands-on experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams in a studio-like setting.
• Strengthened problem-solving and teamwork skills in high-pressure production environments.
• Produced Structurally Bound, a thesis film soon entering the festival circuit.

BA in Animation | Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham (2018–2021)

• Graduated with First-Class Honours, specializing in 2D digital animation, character acting, and story development.
• Designed, animated, and directed Orange, an award-winning short film that earned three Student Royal Television Society awards.

This combination of advanced education and practical experience equips me to deliver professional, creative, and engaging 2D animations for clients in a wide range of styles and techniques.