Monika Gelbmann
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

VFX Supervisor, Technical Director and Animator with a passion for storytelling and performance. Proficient in all areas of the VFX pipeline, with a specialization in Motion Capture for Feature Films. Strong technical and creative skillset, acquired through Art and Science foundation as well as through work with diverse creative studios. Experienced and responsible working on fast paced productions in teams and independently.

WORK HISTORY

Psyop , Berlin,  GER
CG Supervisor 
September 2022 – present
www.psyop.com

Filmakademie, Vienna, AUT
Lecturer, Animaton
October 2022 – present
www.filmakademie.wien

SAE Institute, Vienna, AUT
Lecturer, Motion Capture
March 2019 – present
www.sae.edu

VAST , Vienna, AUT
VFX Supervisor , Self-employed
January 2022 – present
vast.pictures

ARX ANIMA, Vienna, AUT
CG Supervisor , Self-employed, Lottie
Senior Lighting Artist , Self-employed, Rubikon
March 2021 – January 2022
www.arxanima.com

VIENNA PAINT, Vienna, AUT
Senior Technical Director, 3D Artist
September 2018 – March 2021
www.viennapaint.com

ARX ANIMA, Vienna, AUT
Technical Director
March 2018 – September 2018
www.arxanima.com

LUMA PICTURES, Santa Monica, CA, US
Technical Animator, Motion Capture Lead
August 2014 – November 2017
www.lumapictures.com

MAKE LLC, Minneapolis, MN, US    
March 2013 – July 2014
Animator/ CG Generalist
www.makevisual.com

HALO PICTURES, Sydney NSW, AU 
3d Generalist Intern
Sept 2009 – May 2010
www.halopictures.com

PRIMAL SCREEN, Atlanta GA, US 
3d/Flash Animator Intern
March – July 2009
www.primalscreen.com

BOA OFFENSIVE ALEATORIK, Vienna, AT
3d Artist, Compositor Intern
June – Sept 2008
www.boanet.at

YELLOWFISH, Vienna, AT 
Designer, Action Script Developer
June – Sept 2007
www.yellowfish.at

IKARUS SOFTWARE, Vienna, AT
Virus Database Manager Intern
June – Sept 2008
www.ikarussecurity.com/at/

SKILLS

SOFTWARE SKILLS
Maya, MotionBuilder, Houdini, Nuke, 3ds Max, Arnold, Unreal
Motion Capture (Optitrack, Rokoko, Perception Neuron)
Adobe Suite
Python, MEL, C++, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
SOFT SKILLS
Languages: English (fluent), German (native)
Mathematics and Problem Solving
Drawing, Arts and Graphic Design
Strong Work Ethic and Teamwork
Organized and Ability to Work under Pressure

SCREENINGS/PUBLICATIONS

IMDB
The Rig, Amazon (2023)
Carnival Row, Amazon (2023)
Rubikon, Samsara (2022)
Lottie Trailer, ArxAnima (2022)
The Kings Daughter (2022)
Talking Tom and Friends (2022)
Black Panther, Marvel (2018)
Thor: Ragnarok, Marvel (2017)
Spiderman Homecoming, Marvel (2017)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Marvel (2017)
Dr. Strange, Marvel (2017)
Captain America: Civil War, Marvel (2016)
Deadpool, Marvel (2016)
Allegiant, Summit(2016)
Ant-Man, Marvel (2015)
Insurgent, Summit(2015)
The Last Witch Hunter, Summit(2015)
Avengers: Age of Ultron, Marvel (2015)
The Age of Adeline , Lakeshore Ent.(2015)
‘Baxter’ Short Film – 3d Animator
Directed by Ty Coyle
Nominated Student Academy Awards 2014
‘I M possible’ Short Film – 3d Animator
Directed by Prasad Narse
Winner Best Animation – Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2014
Winner Best Student Animation/Experimental/Other- Speechless Film Festival 2014
Nominated Best Animated Short – College Television Awards 2014
‘Nature of Life’ – 3d Animator
3 x Winner Anim. Show of Shows 2012
‘Monster Factory’ – Director
Short film selected for opening SCADanimate show 2012
‘Beyond The Dot’ Exhibition
Ink painting ‘Coffe Shop’ official Selection 2012
Europrix Multimedia Awards 2008, Quality Seal
“Inside” interactive application

EDUCATION

ANIMSQUAD, online
Expert Acting Workshop, Mentor Malcon Pierce,  Winter 2014
ANIMATION MENTOR, online
Introduction to Character Animation and Storytelling Pilot, Mentor Kevin Koch,  March 2013
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, Savannah GA, US
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Animation, March 2013
Courses of studies include: 2 and 3-D Animation, Writing for Screen and Stage,  Action Analysis, Life Drawing,  Screen Design
UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES, Vienna, Austria
Bachelor of Science: Media Technology and Design, focus Animation,    September 2010
Courses of studies include: Shader Programming, Stop Motion, Photography,  Audio/Video Design,  Interactive Media