3D Animator/Producer
Jiaxi Wu is a dedicated animator currently pursuing her MFA in Expanded Animation at the University of Southern California, after earning a BFA in 3D Animation from the Academy of Art University. She has gained substantial experience in the animation industry, notably as an Executive Producer at Shenzhen Larva Digital Animation, where she oversaw the production of the Larva series, and as a 3D animator for ShenEr Technology.
Jiaxi’s stop-motion film Monument has received multiple awards, including the Best Shorts Competition Award of Merit and Best Screenplay at the ASTERFEST International Film Festival. Her work has also been selected for screenings at prestigious festivals like the Global Peace Film Festival, the Bay International Film Festival, the Indie Short Fest, and the Treasure Coast International Film Festival.
In her creative work, Jiaxi often explores social themes, as seen in her upcoming animated documentary that draws on her personal experience as a visually impaired individual to address the challenges faced by minority communities.Looking forward, Jiaxi hopes to continue making unique and engaging animations that captivate audiences and explore meaningful stories
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Work Experience
Shenzhen Larva Digital Animation Co., Ltd 02/2021-01/2022
Executive Producer in the Animation Department
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Developed the fourth season of Larva in China unit dramas and produced advertising and promotional films based on departmental needs.
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Coordinated tasks across production stages and outsourced studios, overseeing the entire animation process from script to post-production.
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Managed contract reviews and business communications for unit dramas and films, ensuring smooth project planning, feedback, and execution.
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Drafted and revised contracts, created standardized production documents, planned projects, wrote presentations, and handled asset management and handovers.
Shenzhen Shener Technology Co., Ltd 08/2020-01/2021
Animator in the Animation Department
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Used MAYA software to conduct animation series shot production in the 3D animation production (from Layout to ANM)
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Produced medium difficulty performance animation with excellent understanding of single player multiplayer shots
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Produced cartilaginous animal and quadruped animation
Education
University of Southern California 2023.09 - 2026.05
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Program: Cinematic Arts
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Major: Expanded Animation
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Master of Fine Arts
Academy of Art University graduated in 2022
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Department of Animation and Visual Effects
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Major: 3D Animation
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
Awards
“Monument”-Stop Motion Animation
Best Shorts Competition Award of Merit-Winner 2023-2024
International Film Festival ASTERFEST- Best Screenplay Winner 2023-2024
Bridge of Peace-Official Selection 2023-2024
Global Peace Film Festival-Official Selection 2023-2024
The Bay International Film Festival-Official Selection 2023-2024
New York Tri-state International Film Festival- Official Selection 2023-2024
Indie Short Fest-Award Nominee 2023-2024
Lift-Off Global Network-sessions official selection 2023-2024
Treasure Cost International Film Festival-Official Selection 2023-2024
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