Allison Rutland
About Allison Rutland
Allison Rutland is an animator with extensive experience in the animation industry, currently working at Pixar Animation Studios since 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from McMaster University and has previously worked at several notable animation studios in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Animator at Pixar Animation Studios
Allison Rutland has been an Animator at Pixar Animation Studios since 2009. With over 15 years of experience in this role, she contributes to the studio's renowned animated films. Pixar, located in Emeryville, California, is recognized for its innovative storytelling and cutting-edge animation techniques. Rutland's work at Pixar aligns with the studio's commitment to high-quality animation and character development.
Education and Expertise
Allison Rutland studied Fine Art at McMaster University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1998 to 2002. Following this, she attended Sheridan College for one year in 2002-2003, focusing on animation. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in both artistic principles and animation techniques, essential for her career in the animation industry.
Previous Work Experience in Animation
Before joining Pixar, Allison Rutland gained valuable experience in the animation field through various roles. She worked as a Character Animator at Arc Productions from 2004 to 2007 in Toronto, Ontario. She then transitioned to Framestore in London, where she was a Character Animator for 10 months in 2008-2009. Additionally, she worked at MPC as an Animator for one year from 2007 to 2008 and at Guru Studio as an Animator from 2003 to 2004. These positions helped her develop her skills and expertise in character animation.