Animation Reel:
A selection of my recent 2D, 3D, and Stop-Motion animation work. Featuring animation pieces from the MFA program at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Summary
Jordan R. Zangrillo is a New York based comedy writer and animator. A graduate of SUNY Purchase (2014), where he earned his B.A. in Playwriting & Screenwriting, Jordan draws his inspiration from personal experiences, often exaggerating them into humorous and relatable narratives. Currently, Jordan is pursuing his M.F.A. in 2-D Animation at the Rochester Institute of Technology while living and working out of Los Angeles, CA.
Jordan’s unique approach has led to collaborations with cult-classic icons such as Toddy Walters (South Park) and Jim Tozzi (Wonder Showzen) on the acclaimed Young’N’Bored: Pilot Episode. The Kickstarter campaign, which raised over $12,000, gained a dedicated audience with over 15K YouTube subscribers while earning recognition as a “Finalist” at the New York Animation Film Awards (2024).
Software:
Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Storyboard Pro, After Effects, Dragonframe, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Final Draft
SKILLS:
Frame-by-Frame Animation, Clean-Up Animation, Keyframe Animation, In-Betweening, Rough Animation, Character Performance, Model Sheet / On-Model Drawing, Storyboarding, Animatics, Layout, Visual Timing & Pacing, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Screenwriting
EDUCATION:
• M.F.A. 2-D Animation, Rochester Institute of Technology (exp. 2027); Rochester, NY
• B.A. Playwriting/Screenwriting, SUNY Purchase (2014); Purchase, NY
