
Nicole Jade Zehetner
Storytelling
I am a 3D Animator located in Denmark. Next to animating I have a passion for story, editing and groovy vibes. Feel free to contact me if you want to connect!
Biography
I graduated in early 2021 from the Character Animation program at the Animation Workshop where I focused on 3D animation. In the process I gained experience on a number of short films as lead animator and editor as well as working in story-development. Additionally directing my own short “Cloud Catcher”.
Since graduation, I have worked as a 3D animator for 2 years, collaborating on commercial projects, short films, TV shows, and features in small to medium-sized teams. Most recently having been an animator on the Danish TV-Show “Team Nuggets”. These environments have allowed me to gain a well-rounded understanding of production as well as take on roles beyond animating including supervision and management tasks.
My focus as storyteller is to establish a profound emotional bond between the audience and the characters in my stories. I am truly passionate about creating relatable characters that face often universal hardships, such as the challenges of leaving home as a young adult, which serve as a lens for exploring larger themes within the story. I draw inspiration from works like Star Trek that masterfully merge imaginative concepts centered around philosophical and ethical quandaries with human experiences. My ultimate goal is to utilize fantastical elements and engaging visuals to intensify recognizable experiences and hopefully to create a lasting emotional impact on the audience, forging a sense of solidarity and solace in our shared struggles.
Skills
Roles
- Basic
Other Skills
- Basic
Work Experience
2022 – 2023
3D Animator
Hydralab (Denmark)
Animator on TV-show Team Nuggets
2022 – 2022
3D Animator
Giant Animation (Ireland)
remote, Part Time on Short film
2021 – 2021
3D Animator
Qvisten (Oslo)
remote Animator on Kardemomme by (Feature)
2021 – 2021
3D Animator
Hydralab (Denmark)
on Commercial Project
2020 – 2020
Animator (Internship)
Giant Animation (Ireland)
Animation Intern
Education
2017 – 2021
Bachelor
VIA The Animation Workshop
Character Animation
In the Character Animation program at the Animation Workshop my main focus was 3D animation as well as gaining experience as editor, lead animator and in story development.