I am a story artist, animation director, writer, character designer and cartoonist. I have worked at Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, Sony, and Warner Bros on both Features and Television. I've been nominated for an Annie twice, and an Emmy twice. Sadly, I lost all four times. This is my portfolio site! Resume available upon request.
Career Highlights:
Episode Director/Shining Isle Productions
January of 2022 to April 2023
The Wingfeather Saga
Season 1: 5 out of 6 Episodes
Season 2: 7 episodes
HEAD OF STORY /WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS
1998 to 2000
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
HEAD OF STORY /WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS
1997 to 1998
Beauty and the Beast Special Edition
DIRECTOR/ DREAMWORKS TV ANIMATION
2011 to 2016
Dragons: Riders of Berk (7 episodes)
Dragons: Defenders of Berk (7 episodes)
Dawn of the Dragon Racers (DVD Special)
The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER/WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS
2000 to 2004
Home on the Range
Together with my co-director/writer Will Finn, we wrote the screenplay, and oversaw all aspects of production including Voice Direction, Story board, Animation, Layout, Background and Final Color and Post.
I am Represented by Ellen Ann Mersereau, Esq.
mersereau@earthlink.net 323-461-3316
Please contact her for all job related inquiries.
Thank you!
john
