Jamie Whitney
TINY,ON
Summary
Accomplished animation director recognized for adaptability and leadership across diverse projects. Proven track record in managing teams and executing creative visions, consistently achieving outstanding results in the competitive animation industry.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Guru Studio
10.2024 - 07.2026
Produced five 45-minute Paw Patrol specials for limited theatrical release and broadcast. Developed from script to screen, fully. Created up front development design as well as Directing.
Involved several development projects with story, design, boarding and Leica.
Led project teams to deliver high-quality animated content on schedule.
Director
JamFilled Studio
09.2019 - 09.2022
Directed 10 eps. of 'A Tale Dark and Grimm' for Netflix. A single narrative story arc over 10 X 22 minutes. Created up front development design as well as Directing.
Development across several shows/ projects
Worked directly with Simon Otto - show runner from script to screen
Director
Guru Studio
09.2012 - 09.2019
Directed and developed the PAW PATROL series for seasons 1 through 3.
Directed / developed ( and for all intents and purposes) show ran TRUE AND THE RAIN BOW KINGDOM seasons 1 and 2.
Developed strategic partnerships with clients, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
Show Runner / Executive Producer
Spin Master Ent.
08.2017 - 08.2019
Developed and acted as Show Runner on 'Abby Hatcher.' From design through to script/ board and continued to act as showrunner over service studio.
Developed and launched Service studio on 'Sago Mini' form Apple TV.
Across development ( design, script, boarding through to anim) on several other projects.
Director
Guru Studio
08.2013 - 08.2019
Developed and directed PAW PATROL seasons 1-3, overseeing all aspects of production and creative direction.
Developed and Directed ( and for all intents and purposes - show ran)
TRUE AND THE RAINBOW KINGDOM season 1 and 2
Director
9 Story Media Group
07.2004 - 07.2013
Directed season 4 and 5 of 'Jacob Two Two'
Directed several seasons of 'Max and Ruby'
Developed and Directed 'If The World Were A Village.'
Animation Directed, storyboards and lead design on 'Peep and the Big Wide World' Season 1 through 5
Director
Cookie Jar Ent.
01.2008 - 12.2009
Developed and Directed ( and for all intents and purposes - show ran)
'The World of Quest!'
Director - Assistand Director
Nelvana
01.1991 - 06.2004
Developed and Directed ( and for all intents and purposes - show ran)
'Max and Ruby' Seasons 1 and 2
Developed and Directed ( and for all intents and purposes - show ran) across several other series including 'Bob and Margaret' 'Maggie and the Ferocious Beast' 'Eek the Cat.'
Here is a link to more info on IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0926306/
Education
GED -
Ocad University
TorontoDiploma in Animation Arts - Animation
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville06-1986
Skills
I have broad based experience in both 2D and 3D
Animation needs to be created by a team - I have years of experience working with all teams from Script through to Design and Layout, Animation into post I work well with people
Earlier years of Animation Industry in Toronto required Directors to develop more and in many cases 'show run' I take pride in managing shows to that degree
Budget management
I can envision and develop design at early stages to help all departments move in he approved direction
I'm happy to dig into all aspects of the shows I work on and give drawn notes in design, Layout and Animation
Show running
AWARDS:
2002 - 17th Annual Gemini Award for Direction: 'Maggie and the Ferocious Beast'
2016 and 2017 Canadian Screen Awards for Direction : 'Paw Patrol'
2019 Kidscreen Award for Direction: 'True and The Rainbow Kingdom'
Timeline
Director
Guru Studio
10.2024 - 07.2026
Director
JamFilled Studio
09.2019 - 09.2022
Show Runner / Executive Producer
Spin Master Ent.
08.2017 - 08.2019
Director
Guru Studio
08.2013 - 08.2019
Director
Guru Studio
09.2012 - 09.2019
Director
Cookie Jar Ent.
01.2008 - 12.2009
Director
9 Story Media Group
07.2004 - 07.2013
Director - Assistand Director
Nelvana
01.1991 - 06.2004
GED -
Ocad University
Diploma in Animation Arts - Animation
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning