Hello - I'm Chris - a 2D animator and visual storyteller from Greece! I recently graduated with a BFA in 2D Animation as well as two minors in Storyboarding and Drawing from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and starting Fall of 2025 I will be attending NYFA LA, majoring in 3D Animation & VFX! My mission, although I strive to get better and learn new things every day, is to learn, master, and preserve the art of 2D hand-drawn animation, tell new, engaging stories, and provide powerful visuals for audiences to enjoy, always with passion and respect for the artists who came before me, while 2D animation finds its way back to the big screen in many interesting ways for future generations to enjoy. In my free time, I really enjoy being outside and observing the world around me, drawing, visiting museums, watching movies, and reading Edgar Allan Poe stories on repeat. I have a massive collection of over 4,000 BETA tapes, VHS tapes, DVDs and Blu-ray discs that, combined with my animation and art books, served as my movie-making database and informed my aesthetic. I also love traveling and gaining exposure to different cultures and art types. Here's the link to my Portfolio Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ And a link to a recent interview: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hello - I'm Chris - a 2D animator and visual storyteller from Greece! I recently graduated with a BFA in 2D Animation as well as two minors in Storyboarding and Drawing from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and starting Fall of 2025 I will be attending NYFA LA, majoring in 3D Animation & VFX! My mission, although I strive to get better and learn new things every day, is to learn, master, and preserve the art of 2D hand-drawn animation, tell new, engaging stories, and provide powerful visuals for audiences to enjoy, always with passion and respect for the artists who came before me, while 2D animation finds its way back to the big screen in many interesting ways for future generations to enjoy. In my free time, I really enjoy being outside and observing the world around me, drawing, visiting museums, watching movies, and reading Edgar Allan Poe stories on repeat. I have a massive collection of over 4,000 BETA tapes, VHS tapes, DVDs and Blu-ray discs that, combined with my animation and art books, served as my movie-making database and informed my aesthetic. I also love traveling and gaining exposure to different cultures and art types. Here's the link to my Portfolio Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ And a link to a recent interview: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hello - I’m Chris - a 2D animator and visual storyteller from Greece!

I recently graduated with a BFA in 2D Animation as well as two minors in Storyboarding and Drawing from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and starting Fall of 2025 I will be attending NYFA LA, majoring in 3D Animation & VFX!

My mission, although I strive to get better and learn new things every day, is to learn, master, and preserve the art of 2D hand-drawn animation, tell new, engaging stories, and provide powerful visuals for audiences to enjoy, always with passion and respect for the artists who came before me, while 2D animation finds its way back to the big screen in many interesting ways for future generations to enjoy.

In my free time, I really enjoy being outside and observing the world around me, drawing, visiting museums, watching movies, and reading Edgar Allan Poe stories on repeat. I have a massive collection of over 4,000 BETA tapes, VHS tapes, DVDs and Blu-ray discs that, combined with my animation and art books, served as my movie-making database and informed my aesthetic. I also love traveling and gaining exposure to different cultures and art types.

Here’s the link to my Portfolio Website:

Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

And a link to a recent interview:

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

2D Clean Up & Color Artist at “Time Flies” College Television Award Nominated SCAD Animation Studios short film
March 4, 2024 - April 30, 2024
- Supported the animation crew by sharing workload to ensure project deadlines and quality standards were met. - Provided clean-up animation and color and got to work with a larger, professional production.
Producer, 2D Character Animator, 2D Effects Animator, Clean-Up Artist, Color Artist, Compositor at "Mighty Maid" Animated Short Film
March 25, 2024 - May 31, 2024
- Coordinated, organised and supported the production team and our schedule alongside the director. - Provided feedback on the animation team and assisted the director throughout the production. - Visualized part of the story through storyboards and animated a number of shots for the film.
2D Character & Effects Animator, 2D Clean Up Artist at "The Boulder Theory" Short Film
February 1, 2025 - May 30, 2025
- Supported the animation team by providing 2D character and effects animation. - Collaborated with the director and animation lead in order to tailor my work to the desired visual and animation style.
2D Character & Effects Animator, 3D Animator, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Clean-Up Artist, Color Artist, Compositor at "The Burgmans" Animated Short Film
September 16, 2024 - May 30, 2025
- Led, guided and organised the animation team from pre-production to post-production. - Assisted in software demos and troubleshooting support for the team. - Conceptualized a portion of the story through storyboards. - Provided 2D as well as 3D animation for a big portion of the film.

Education

2D Animation BFA (Summa Cum Laude) at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
March 20, 2021 - June 1, 2025
2D Animation major, with Minors in Storyboarding & Drawing
1 Year Conservatory Certificate Program in 3D Animation & VFX at New York Film Academy Los Angeles (NYFA LA)
September 2, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Toon Boom Harmony Associate for Harmony Premium
May 20, 2023 - December 19, 2034
Lifetime Certification - Does not expire
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
February 1, 2022 - January 19, 2025
Dean’s List Honors Achievement at SCAD
March 20, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Awarded to full-time students whose GPA is above 3.5/4.0. A distinction recognized at colleges and universities nationwide and is a notable achievement of merit.
Certified Associate in Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
April 26, 2025 - April 26, 2030
Lifetime Certification - Does not expire

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment