Jiro Magracia Demoreel

My Animation Reel Spring 2025

Resume

A brief overview of my experience and education.

Work Experience

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Character Animator - Studio Soi

April 2025 - PRESENT | Ludwigsburg

Character animation for the popular movie Pumuckl Und Das Grosse Missverständniss.

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Character Animator - AnimationsFabrik

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 | Hamburg

Freelance character animator for commercial projects.

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Character Animator - Studio Filmbilder

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 | Ludwigsburg

Character animation for AnimAnimals Episode Bieber.

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Character Animator & Illustrator - Bitteschoen.tv

Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 | Berlin

First industry role: 2D animation and illustration for studio projects.

Education

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Advanced Studies in 3D Character Animation

Animation Mentor | Sep 2024 - Mar 2025

  • AN03: Mentored by Dreamworks Supervisor Michael Amos.
  • AN04: Acting techniques with Pixar Animator Shad Bradbury.
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Diploma in Animation

Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg | Sep 2018 - Apr 2024

  • Specialized in 3D Character Animation under Dan Nguyen (Pixar) and Thomas Grummt (Dreamworks).
  • Directed and lead-animated student projects.
  • Traditional 2D animation training.
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Certificate in 3D Animation

Hochschule Luzern (LuMAA) | Jul 2023 - Sep 2023

  • 6-week intensive training with mentors from Dreamworks, Pixar, ILM, and WETA.

About

A brief introduction.

Born and raised in Japan, Italy, and Germany! I have loved and respected Animation for as long as I can remember. I started YouTubing as a kid and gained a big following, which motivated me to further study my craft. I completed my studies in Animation at the Filmakademie Animationinstitut in Ludwigsburg, Germany, in early 2024, and Animation Mentor in 2025.

I acquired knowledge in 2D Animation, Editing, Directing, Lead Animation, and CG Animation. I had the amazing opportunity to work with mentors from studios like Pixar and DreamWorks to enhance my 3D Animation skills. My goal is to observe interesting things in life and bring them to life through my animations, entertaining each and every viewer.