Tom Carey
About Tom Carey
Tom Carey is a Stop Motion Animation Intern at LAIKA, LLC, with a background in model making and animation. He has worked at various organizations, including Yamination Studios and Ariel Company Theatre Limited, and holds a First Class Honours degree in Animation Production from Arts University Bournemouth.
Work at LAIKA
Currently, Tom Carey serves as a Stop Motion Animation Intern at LAIKA, LLC, located in Hillsboro, Oregon. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various projects within the company. His role involves working closely with experienced animators and participating in the stop-motion animation process, which is a hallmark of LAIKA's filmmaking style.
Previous Experience in Animation
Before joining LAIKA, Tom Carey worked as a Model Maker at Yamination Studios for one month in 2019. He also held the position of Director and Animator at Arts University Bournemouth from 2020 to 2021 for ten months. Additionally, he served as a Model Maker and Animation Assistant at the same university for one month in 2020, gaining valuable experience in the animation field.
Education and Expertise
Tom Carey studied at Arts University Bournemouth, where he achieved a First Class Honours degree in Animation Production BA(Hons) from 2018 to 2021. He also completed an Art Foundation Diploma with Distinction at Greater Brighton Metropolitan College from 2017 to 2018. His educational background is complemented by his skills in stop-motion animation, drawing, painting, sculpting, and story development.
Background in Theatre and Performance
Tom Carey has experience in the performing arts, having worked as a Tutor at Ariel Company Theatre Limited from 2017 to 2020 for three years. He also performed as an Actor at Scream Park & Farm Park Entertainments LTD from 2016 to 2019 for three years. This background in theatre has likely contributed to his understanding of storytelling and character development in animation.
Academic Achievements
Tom Carey completed his secondary education at Steyning Grammar School, where he achieved 12 A* GCSEs and A-levels with grades A*AA in Art, Geography, and English Language from 2010 to 2017. His strong academic performance laid a solid foundation for his future studies and career in animation.