Darin Bristow

Highly Experienced Supervising Producer/ Creative Director with a demonstrated history of developing and producing globally recognized and renowned content for the animation and film industries. 
Skilled in Project Management, Visual Development, Creative and Technical innovation, Visual FX, Computer Graphics (Expert in both 2D Toon Boom and 3D Pipelines), Character Animation & Design, Maya, Film Editing, Storyboarding and Compositing. Strong graphic design background and plays a mean lead guitar!

Heavy musical interests has produced a sidebar career as a "one-stop-shop" Producer, Director, and Editor of official music videos for several of music's most iconic names!

Recent received a Master's Degree in Animation Design - Grade: 4.0 GPA - Graduated First Class Honours

Defended the thesis that Peppa Pig is a $6 Billion dollar global-beloved brand due in part to being a prime example of a highly-appealing design and visual aesthetic that is accurately aligned to its target demographic which maximizes engagement at the highest level. Research methodology involved was to analyze Peppa Pig, the production asset, via the production design process to ascertain the amount of suspected visual and psychological elements required to fully engage the preschool mind. Peripheral research included assessing the current process and stakeholders involved in the development of preschool content. Secondary goal was to compile the findings and assemble a "Best Practices Guide" for future use by all key stakeholders involved in the visual design and production of preschool content.

Sheridan College Mentor, and longest serving Chair, Program Advisory Committee (PAC)

30 years experience in Animation production for the world's top broadcasters and streamers. This includes high end design, art direction, production and technical direction for some of the world's most popular brands and franchises!

I currently hold 2 diplomas from Sheridan College ( Classical Animation + Computer Animation) and most recently received my Master's Degree via Sheridan and IADT Dublin.  Grade: 4.0 GPA - Graduated First Class Honours Grade: 4.0 GPA - Graduated First Class Honours

Defended the thesis that Peppa Pig is a $6 Billion dollar global-beloved brand due in part to being a prime example of a highly-appealing design and visual aesthetic that is accurately aligned to its target demographic which maximizes engagement at the highest level. Research methodology involved was to analyze Peppa Pig, the production asset, via the production design process to ascertain the amount of suspected visual and psychological elements required to fully engage the preschool mind. Peripheral research included assessing the current process and stakeholders involved in the development of preschool content. Secondary goal was to compile the findings and assemble a "Best Practices Guide" for future use by all key stakeholders involved in the visual design and production of preschool content.