Angie Jones

Angie Jones is a highly accomplished animator and team leader with over thirty years of experience. Her credits include Oscar-winning movies, a Clio, and a Visual Effects Society award. With a portfolio spanning 18 films, 75+ commercials, and 38 AAA games, Angie's skills lie in seamlessly transitioning between diverse animation styles, ranging from the "sweet and endearing" to the "evil and deadly." Her passion lies in delivering captivating, stylized content that elevates reality and entertainment beyond the constraints of computers, mocap, and AI. Angie's expertise extends to photorealistic and cartoony animation performances and versatility in character and creature animation styles.

Throughout her career, Angie has significantly contributed to numerous films, including Avatar 2, FORTNITE, Valorant: United, Stuart Little 2, The SMURFS, Pan's Labyrinth, XMEN 2, and many more. In addition to her film work, she has also lent her talents to video games such as RED Dead Redemption, Oddworld's Exodus, and Dino Crises.

Beyond her creative endeavors, Angie is an esteemed author, having written three books on animation. For the past sixteen years, she has also served as an educator at prestigious institutions such as the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, CG Spectrum School of Animation and VFX, and Gnomon School of VFX. Her latest book, "Thinking Animation," is a testament to her expertise in the field.

Angie is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and insights with aspiring animators through her popular animation blog (http://thinkinganimation.com), where she regularly posts articles, inspiration, and valuable resources. For more information about Angie Jones, please visit her website at www.spicycricket.com.