Dave Simmons
Directing
I have had the pleasure of working with every aspect of the animation pipeline...from script breakdown, design, voice talent records, storyboard artists, leica, rig testing, layout, animation, vfx, music, and online with clients. My experience allows me to help productions from concept to completion.
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Filmography
​Here is a sample of some of the shows I've worked on...
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Marvel's What If...? Season 2
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Road of Vengeance
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Bob the Builder (CG),
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Franklin (CG),
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Backyardigans,
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Bubble Guppies,
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Truck Town,
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Rescue Heroes (CG),
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Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion,
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Lucky Duck,
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Pecola and more.
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Strength and Skills
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​Content Creation
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Ideation and Development
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360 degree thinking
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Ensuring client views are met while balancing production expectations
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Problem Solving
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Mentoring and Team
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​Team Player
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Leadership
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Calm under pressure
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Script Breakdown
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Asset Management
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Layout and Previs
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Cinematic Camera
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CG Pipeline
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​Maya
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Storyboard Pro
Education
Diploma(s)
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Sheridan College (1996-1997) Computer Animation
Sheridan College (1988-1991) Traditional Animation
Work Experience
Blue 6ix Creative Feb. 2018 – Present Toronto, ON
Creative Director
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Ideation of Pitch Decks for animation series, shorts, features and live action IP. Job Description: Creative writing including loglines, character bios, world building, episodic ideas, treatments, scripts and brand building. Pitch to internal partners, studios and broadcasters. Conducting interviews, write live action scripts and video editing. I absolutely enjoy collaborating with artists. I offer up guidance and direction while encouraging them to take ownership and pride in their work.
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​​Feb. 2023 - Oct. 2023 Guru Studio
Assistant Director
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Morphle and the Magic Pets - Moonbug/Disney+
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2022 - 2023 M2 Animation
Episodic Director
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Tea Town Teddy Bears - NBCU
Review and break down scripts with notes and thumbnails. Problem solve any script concerns with production. Discuss script notes with showrunner and creative producer. Launch storyboards artists with notes and thumbnails. Supervise storyboards and provide feedback to artists. Direct animatics with editor to lock. Mentor storyboards artists. Provide episode notes for Layout and Animation.
2022 - 2022 M2 Animation
Script Writer (freelance)
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Tea Town Teddy Bears - NBCU
Develop and pitch story idea via Premise. Write script and revise as needed.
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2020 - 2022, Company3 Animation
Layout and Previs Supervisor
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Marvel What If...?
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Space Jam 2 - A New Legacy
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Road of Vengeance
2018 - 2019, Nelvana/Corus Entertainment
Animation
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Binky the Space Cat
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2018 - Present, Skywriter Entertainment
Creative Writer
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Creative writing for a new series/game IP, with a focus on character and story development, synopsis, and episode ideas
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​​​​2020 - 2022, Company3 Animation
Layout and Previs Supervisor
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Marvel What If...?
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Space Jam 2 - A New Legacy
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Road of Vengeance
2018 - 2019, Nelvana/Corus Entertainment
Animation
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Binky the Space Cat
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2018 - Present, Skywriter Entertainment
Creative Writer
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Creative writing for a new series/game IP, with a focus on character and story development, synopsis, and episode ideas​​
​2016 - 2017, DHX Media
Episodic Director
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Bob the Builder
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Wishenpoof
2016, Spin Master
Freelance Animation
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2015 - 2016, Trixter Canada
Director
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Tale of the Sea (feature, pre-production, co-production China)
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2000 - 2015, Nelvana/Corus Entertainment
Assistant Director
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Franklin CG
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Backyardigans Season 3
Overseas Animation Supervisor
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Franklin CG (Indonesia)
Animation Director/Supervisor
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Lucky Duck Disney Special
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Backyardigans Season 2
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Cozy Island Promo
Lead Animator
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Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion
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