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Creature Animation Directing & Supervision for Feature Films

Helping directors bring complex creatures to life — on time, on quality, and on vision.

Case Study — Primitive War (2025)

Jurassic-level creature animation on an indie budget

Project Overview

  • Title: Primitive War

  • Genre: Military sci-fi creature feature

  • Director: Luke Sparke

  • Animation Scope: 370+ shots, 20+ unique dinosaur species

  • Team: Fully remote, rotating international crew

  • Release: Theatrical (Summer 2025)

The Challenge

  • No animation pipeline or CG infrastructure

  • No coordinators

  • Tight indie budget and deadline pressure

  • High animator turnover during production

  • Quality benchmark: Jurassic Park / Prehistoric Planet

My Role

Initially hired as a Senior Animator, I was promoted within 3 months to take on dual responsibilities as:

  • Animation Director – Led creative vision, ensured style consistency, directed animators

  • Animation Supervisor – Oversaw shot quality, technical standards, and rigging leadership​

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Key Contributions:

  • Directed creature animation across 370+ shots

  • Supervised lead of the rigging department

  • Delivered notes, feedback, and performance direction remotely

  • Animated the most complex and hero shots personally

  • Built and ran a lightweight remote workflow across continents

The Outcome

  • Delivered final animation on time and on budget

  • Visual standard comparable to major studio productions

  • Maintained continuity despite shifting team members

  • Demonstrated impact of strong direction over large budgets

  • Eligible for industry recognition (VES Awards submission planned)

Credits and Contact

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