Matthew Silverman

About Matthew Silverman

I am a Production Coordinator at Wild Canary Animation, where I manage asset production for Disney Junior Ariel, a preschool-focused animated series. I liaise between design and animation teams, ensuring quality and efficiency within budget and deadline constraints. I also coordinate storybook launches, assigning artists book panels, connecting with vendors for approval, and watching live as preschoolers respond to the stories. I have a strong background in animation and filmmaking, with a Bachelor of Science in Animation and Visual Effects from Los Angeles Film School, where I graduated summa cum laude in 2018. I have also completed several masterclasses and workshops with veterans from Dreamworks and Pixar, enhancing my skills and knowledge in animation and story. I have worked on other animated projects, such as Mira Royal Detective and Rock Dog 3 @ Splash Entertainment, gaining valuable experience in script and animatic breakdown, episodic shipments, layout and editorial reviews, and production meetings. I am passionate about animation both television and film, and I have volunteered domestically and internationally to teach underprivileged youth about animation arts. I am a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical professional, with strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Experience

1. Disney Junior Ariel

   Wild Canary Animation

   Jan 2022 — Present · US

   Storybook Coordinator- Prep SyncSketch for book launches o Assign artists book panels for pre-school focus group presentation • Asset Production- o Connect with vendor keeping episodic designs within budget/finding creative solutions using reused designs whenever possible o Liaison between asset design dept. and storyboard dept. o Prepare lead sheet/shots breakdown from locked animatics

Education

• The Animation Collaborative

  Completion of Animation Lecture Masterclass W/ Directing Animation Veteran Michael Makarewicz, Feature Animation

  2016 — 2016

• Los Angeles Film School

  Bachelor of Science - BS Summa Cum Laude, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

  2016 — 2018

• Dreamworks Production Management Bootcamp

  TV and Feature Animation Pipeline, Roles and Structure, Production Scenarios

• Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)

  Certificate of Completion, Story and Character Masterclass and Workshop

  2015 — 2015

• Ianimate.net

  Body Mechanics Completed with Veteran Animators Jason Anastas and Michael Kiely, Feature Animation

  2015 — 2015