CLASSICAL ANIMATION

Colin has over 23 years of experience in both traditional and 3D animation. He’s hosted workshops and keynotes for groups such as CBC Video Workshop and TEDx Vancouver. Most recently, Colin animated 2D sequences in Seth Rogen’s Sausage Party and was Associate Director for Hello My Love.

Mark has been teaching animation and story since 2005, bringing with him over 35 years in the animation industry. His character animation film credits include An American Tail, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan, Tarzan, The Emperor’s New Groove, Shrek 2, and many more.

Jim began his career in animation as a cel painter on Gary Larson's Tales From the Far Side II. He moved to Mercury Filmworks as Paint Supervisor and Composite Supervisor on a variety of children's series and feature films. He has been with VFS for over 15 years.

With over 17 years in animation and 14 years of teaching under his belt, Jason has developed a deep understanding of the craft and a passion for sharing his knowledge with others. Throughout his career, he has helped many of his students achieve success as animators in both film and television.

Keith has been teaching at VFS since 1995. He prides himself on teaching entertaining, informative, and inspiring classes. As the Producer of the Academy Award accredited SPARK Animation Festival and SPARK FX, Keith connects VFS to the very best in animation and VFX from around the world.

Bradley is a graduate of VFS’s Classical Animation program with a drive for storytelling and characters.

Denisse is a 2D Character & FX Animator who enjoys bringing drawings to life. A VFS graduate, Denisse teaches 2D FX animation, encouraging students to push boundaries and embrace their unique styles. Denisse always strives to inspire through her work and teachings.

Patti began her animation career as an In-Between artist at Walt Disney Canada and Bardel Entertainment in Vancouver. At VFS, Patti has taught the art of In-Betweening and CleanUp for more than 20 years.