Gilberto Luis Jimenez Enriquez
Education:
BA, Animation and Visual Effects for Film and Television
Bio
Gilberto Jimenez is a CG generalist, 3D instructor and filmmaker with over 10 years of experience in animation, TV and visual effects. His work has been featured in international film festivals such as Short Shorts Asia & Japan and Monterrey International Film Festival. His personal work blends animation and mixed techniques and original music to explore social themes. He has worked in animation, live-action and game cinematics at Vancouver studios MPC, IGG, Bardel Entertainment and others.
Research Interests
Gilberto’s research practice explores innovative techniques, technologies and narrative approaches in animation production, with an interest in the intersection of traditional and digital animation practices, like 2D hand-drawn art textures, surfaces and 3D rendering, and the representation of diverse themes and places. He’s interested in pushing the boundaries of animation aesthetics and storytelling conventions and inspiring people to explore new avenues of artistic expression. He is driven by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of art and stories to effect positive change in society and enrich the lives of individuals, and is dedicated to exploring the ways in which animation and visual effects can serve as a catalyst for this change. Some of his short films have dealt with a combination of social themes through the lens of animation, as a vehicle to sneak through the audience’s defenses, to deliver a story through dark hypnotic metaphors, motifs, and music.
