Morgan Hay
About Morgan Hay
Morgan Hay is a Character Lead in the Rapid Prototype Department at Laika, where he has worked since 2010. With 35 years of experience in material experimentation and a background in art direction and stop-motion animation, he specializes in various aspects of filmmaking and enjoys collaborative project development.
Work at LAIKA
Morgan Hay has been a key member of LAIKA since 2010, serving in various roles over the years. Initially, Morgan worked as an Assistant Art Director from 2006 to 2008. In 2010, Morgan transitioned to a Production Manager role at Duck Studios for a brief period before returning to LAIKA. Since 2019, Morgan has held the position of Rapid Prototype Department Character Lead, contributing to the studio's innovative stop-motion projects. Morgan's extensive experience at LAIKA encompasses collaboration on commercials, music videos, feature films, and web content.
Education and Expertise
Morgan Hay holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from San Diego State University, where studies took place from 1992 to 1997. Following this, Morgan pursued a Master of Fine Arts in Experimental Animation at the California Institute of the Arts from 1998 to 2001. This educational background supports Morgan's specialization in various aspects of stop-motion filmmaking, including art direction, pre-visualization, and rapid prototyping.
Background
Morgan Hay has 35 years of experience in experimenting with materials and ideas across multiple media. This extensive background includes work in commercials, music videos, feature films, and web content. Prior to joining LAIKA, Morgan held positions at Duck Soup Studios and Motion Theory, where roles included Art Director and Stop-Motion Animator, respectively. Morgan's career reflects a commitment to the collaborative process and tackling new challenges in creative projects.
Achievements
Morgan Hay has accumulated 20 years of professional experience in frame-by-frame filmmaking. This experience includes a focus on stop-motion project consultation, FX research and development, and puppet and set fabrication. Morgan enjoys leading projects from initial client concept meetings to assembling teams of artists, ensuring that each project aligns with its ultimate goals. This approach has facilitated successful outcomes in various creative endeavors.