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Reuben Rupapere
Ngā Aho Whakaari member

Reuben Rupapere

About me

Skilled 2D animator specialising in character and FX work, capable in other animation disciplines (3D, stop-motion, etc.) and as an artist in traditional and digital media. Strong leadership and management skills that enable me to deliver holistic creative experiences and work well with clients and co-creatives.

Proficiencies & skills

Unique 2D Animation

Practised in developing and delivering animation in unique styles.

Toi Māori

Practised practically and theoretically in various toi māori, guided by multi-disciplined tohunga from across the country.

Holistic Creativity

Capable of understanding and delivering creative works at various levels - from full branding packages to individual works that fit within bespoke contexts.

Concept Development

Assistance in growing an idea from its seed to a well researched and presentable pitch - using iterative design principles and market research informed by UX.

Creative Direction

Providing direction and management of animated projects, specialising in small intimate works.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Animation

Yoobee Colleges 2021-2023

Featured work

The Valley of Despair

As director of this project, I managed the overall development, execution and delivery of this animated music video. Due to the small size of the team, I was also directly involved in all idea development and animation phases.