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Heather
Owner/Producer
You might think that over the past 30 years Heather has done nothing but eat, sleep, and breathe the animation industry, seeing as she’s worked as an Executive Producer, and Producer at some of Canada’s largest animation studios, including Nelvana Limited. You might think that her preferred method of travel is by plane, as she’s worked with clients and projects around the globe in countries as diverse as Canada, Brazil, Korea, Taiwan, and Russia, to name a few. You might wonder if she can spell out the entire alphabet with the acronyms of the diverse networks she’s produced broadcast materials for, including ABC, NBC, BBC, CBC, YTV, NICK, TVO and FOX. You may even suggest that she could run an entire animation studio by herself, as she has acted in roles from development to pre-sales to financing to production to negotiating licensing and broadcasting options.
Claude
Yowza Founder
Claude has been in the animation business for almost thirty-five years. Even before opening the doors to Yowza Animation Inc. in 1996, he had traveled the world and gain an impressive resume with experience in feature films, T.V. series, commercials, music videos and specials. His clients include: Warner Bros., Disney Features, DreamWorks Features among many of the world’s industry leaders. Claude’s attention to detail, and the loyalty of top-notch talent towards him, lead to the unparalleled success of Yowza Animation. Claude is happy with the new structure of Yowza Animation as it allows him to continue his passionate focus on the animation art form!
Roger
Artist & Animator
When it comes to “Old School Animation”, Roger is about as old as they come. Highlights of his career include Animation on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, design, boarding and animation for special FX on the live action movie Highlander. Working on many Pop Videos for Bob Marley, Grace Jones, Paula Abdul and Queen as well as designing the Queen Album “It’s Kind of Magic”…. (I think I’ll take a nap now!).
Even though I have a few miles on me, working on new, exciting projects is what keeps me young. “Welcome to the Wayne” certainly qualifies and I’m, super excited for the challenge.
Tom
Animation Director
Singer, dancer, comedian.. A real triple threat. The complete package. Described on more than one occasion as a “tour de force”. I mean, come on, this guy is unreal. Just.. wow.. DM for bookings.
Vesna
Assistant Art Director
Vesna has 20 years of experience in the animation industry. She has Art directed, designed and painted backgrounds on numerous projects that have been widely recognized and honoured. She has a true passion for animation. When asked about her future? “I wish to be part of a ‘Heritage moment’ just like the creator of Superman.” All revved up and ready to go!
Sally
Studio Coordinator
Sally loves to work for one of the solely female-owned animation studios in the world. She is also an inventor, filmmaker, writer, and drummer. Her cat is her best friend and she reads voraciously. Beginning at Yowza in 2012, she has enjoying supporting many productions through all stages and helping people to be comfortable and creative.
Sonia
Executive Assistant
Our Playful yet feisty executive assistant.
Ceferino
Systems Administrator
Ceferino is a highly-organized individual who adopts a systematic approach to problem solving. He has been with Yowza for over 15 years..
Simon
Systems Administrator
“Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
Luke
Pre & Post Production Coordinator
Hey, How’s it going?
Raphael
Production Assistant
A Night Owl who loves the Sun, a Caffeine Lover who doesn’t drink Coffee. Do I contradict myself? Very well, I contradict myself…
Shannon
Animator
Caffeine-dependent, plant-based human. Things I make: animation, music, stuff up.
Ty
I.T. Coordinator
Hang on, I’ll go get Simon