About Me
Hi! I'm Zaedyn, an NYC-based animator who is always looking to help out on a project with vigor and enthusiasm. I love creating art and telling stories that are unique and purposeful. My primary passions are character animation and storyboarding, but I also find great joy in character design, background art, vfx animation, and concept creation. I am most drawn to stories that are character-driven, with captivating, complicated personalities, and an energetic, hopeful narrative. Nothing is more compelling to me than the opportunity to nourish young minds.
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Experience
Clean-up Animator
March 2025
"Jilted" • Soon-to-be-released 2D Animated Short Film
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Mimicked the established style of the film, concept art, and character models.
Meticulously tracked details through each frame to ensure consistency.
Director/ Producer
Jan 2023 - Present
Above Water • Student Thesis Film
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Storyboarded dramatic sequences and action sequences in Toonboom.
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Illustrated all the backgrounds, character designs, and concept art for the film using Photoshop.
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Brought to life 2D hand-drawn character animation and effects animation.
Story Artist
June 2024 - Aug 2024
Misfits and Heroes • Unreleased Indie TV pilot
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Thumbnailed and boarded dramatic, silly, and comedic character sequences from a script.
Storyboarder, Editor, Production Assistant
May - June 2024
“Crossing Over” • Virtual Production Film
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Visualized the script and movement of the actors with storyboards, in collaboration with Writers, Directors, and Producers.
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Assisted with filming, meal distribution, slating, and other duties on set at the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center.
Animator
April 2024
“A Slice of Life” • Award Winning 2D Animated Short Film
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Animated intense action sequences in a collaborative short film that won Best Picture in the T48 film festival.
NYU Animation Area Technical Assistant
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
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Creatively problem-solved hardware and software issues in programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Blender, and After Effects.
Collaborated with faculty and staff to support courses held in the animation area.
Director/ Animator
“Sour Cream” • Intermediate Animation Short Film
May 2022- Dec 2022
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Storyboarded, animated, designed, and edited a 2D animated short film using Toonboom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
Education
New York University • Aug 2019 - Dec 2023
B.F.A. Film & Television • Animation Concentration • Child & Adolescent Psychology Minor
Skills
ToonBoom Harmony
Adobe Animate
Storyboard Pro
Photoshop
Maya
Adobe Indesign
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Blender
Unreal Engine
Grease Pencil
TV Paint
Google Suite
Canva
Microsoft Suite
Avid Protools