jay Jessani
3D Animation
When he's not animating, Jay enjoys playing soccer and tattooing as creative outlets!
Jay Jessani is a 3D Animator from Spain with a passion for storytelling through movement. He has worked with studios like Cinesite, Bardel Entertainment, Atomic Cartoons, and WildBrain Studios, contributing to projects such as The Addams Family 2, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2, and Spidey and His Amazing Friends.
With teaching experience at Vancouver Film School and InFocus Film School, Jay enjoys mentoring aspiring animators, guiding them through character animation, layout, and camera work. His goal is to help students, junior professionals, and career switchers develop strong animation skills and industry-ready demo reels.
Jay sees mentorship as a way to give back to the animation community, sharing insights on industry workflows while keeping his students motivated.
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: ENGLISH /Spanish /FRENCH
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Crafting expressive and fluid character performances.
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Setting up compelling shots with strong composition and movement
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Helping students and juniors build demo reels and break into animation.
JAY’s AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Jay has worked with major studios, including:
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The Addams Family 2
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2
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Spidey and His Amazing Friends (Seasons 2, 3 & 4)
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Lego Friends – WildBrain Studios
Fireman Sam – WildBrain Studios
BOOK A SESSION
Session Length: 1 hour
Pricing: $75/session
Cancellation Policy: 24-hour notice required for rescheduling or cancellations.
Just Some ways JAY CAN work with YOU
ONe on One Mentorships
Personalized guidance on animation workflows and career development
DEMO REEL FEEDBACK
In-depth review and critique to strengthen your reel.
GROUP SESIONS: INTRO to 3D ANIMATION
(Autodesk Maya) – A structured learning experience for beginners.
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