Holly Thorstad
Animator

hthorstad@gmail.com
612.701.9612

Education
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
Graduated May 2007

Study Abroad -- Fachhochschule Vorarlberg
Dornbirn, Austria, Fall 2005

Experience
Classroom Teacher, SEED Camp, Project for Pride in Living, June - August 2010
Traditional Inbetweening Animator, "Gallon" and "On the Go" Airborne, Reelworks Animation, July - August 2010
After Effects Animator, Tennant Gobal Sales, Mainstream Communications, January 2010
After Effects Animator, ISS Presentation Video, Reelworks Animation, December 2009
Lead Animator, Airport Goodbye, Director Katie Maren & Musician John Zambricki, July - August 2009
Inbetweening Animator/Clean Up Artist, Community America Mr. Sunday, Reelworks Animation, March 2009
2D/Stop Motion Animator, The Walk, Katie Maren, November 2008 - Present
Flash Animator, Puny Entertainment, May to November 2008
Inbetweening Animator, Clean Up Artist, Colorist, Burger King Kids Choice Awards 2008, MAKE VISUAL, February 2008
Animation Teacher's Assistant, Summer Expressions Session 2, July 2007
Animator and Set Director, Nickelodeon Internship,August 2006 to December 2006
After Effects Animator, Paco Picture Studio, Director Eric Knobel, June 2006
Stop Motion Instructor and Tutor, Loring Nicollet Bethlehem Community Center, September 2003 to Present
Art Instructor, Chisago Lakes Area Schools, Community Enrichment Program, June 2005 and June 2006

Filmography
Airport Goodbye, August 2009, Lead Animator
The Walk, November 2008 - Present, 2D/Stop Motion Animator
Artichoke Hearts, 2008, Painter
Marauder's Mistake, 2008, Painter/Inbetweening Animator
Walking with Grandpa, 2007/2008, Director/Writer/Animator/Painter
The Frozen Cowboy, 2006, Director/Animator
Capeside, 2006, Director/Animator
Nickelodeon Hairstyle Bumpers, 2006, Background Artist

Software
Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Flash,
Illustrator, Mac and PC Proficient

Technical Skills
Traditional 2D Animation, Flash Animation,
Stop Motion, Animation Life Drawing Skills

Film Festivals and Screenings
Art AWhirl, Minneapolis, MN, Walking with Grandpa, May 2009
Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Beach, CA, Walking with Grandpa, April 2009
Ashland International Film Festival, Ashland, OR, Walking with Grandpa, April 2009
Home Grown Animation, The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN, Walking with Grandpa, February 2009
Animated Tales, New York, NY, Walking with Grandpa, February 2009
Kids First, Santa Fe, NM, Walking with Grandpa, January 2009
Square Lake Film and Music Festival, Stillwater, MN, Walking with Grandpa, August 2008
Minnesota Electronic Theater, Minnesota, MN, Walking with Grandpa (incomplete), November 2007

Awards and Achievements
2010 Minneasota Electric Theater Judge
3rd Place for Best College Student Film, Walking with Grandpa, KIDS FIRST! Best Awards, 2009
Independent Film Runner Up, Airport Goodbye, Minnesota Electronic Theater, 2009
Dean’s List: Spring 2005 and Spring 2006

References available on request