Brandon Kern
About Brandon Kern
Brandon Kern is an animator with over a decade of experience in 3D character animation for feature films. He currently works at Pixar Animation Studios and has contributed to notable films such as 'Soul' and 'Luca'.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Brandon Kern has been employed at Pixar Animation Studios since 2019, where he serves as an Animator. His role involves creating and developing animated characters and scenes for feature films. Kern's work at Pixar is notable for his contributions to the film 'Soul', which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. He continues to work in Emeryville, California, contributing to Pixar's reputation for high-quality animation.
Experience at Blue Sky Studios
Before joining Pixar, Brandon Kern worked at Blue Sky Studios for a total of nine years in various roles. He started as a Temp Animator in 2009 for one month, then served as a Junior Animator from 2010 to 2011. Following this, he worked as a Character Animator from 2011 to 2019. During his time at Blue Sky Studios, Kern gained significant experience in 3D character animation, contributing to numerous projects in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Kern studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2002 to 2006, where he completed his undergraduate education. He then pursued further studies at Animation Mentor, achieving Advanced Studies in Character Animation from 2007 to 2008. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for a successful career in 3D character animation for feature films.
Contributions to Animated Films
Kern has played a significant role in the animation of several acclaimed films. Notably, he contributed to 'Soul', which received the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Additionally, he was part of the animation team for 'Luca', a film recognized for its visual storytelling and animation style. His work reflects a commitment to high-quality animation in the film industry.
Early Career at Biosearch Technologies
Before transitioning to animation, Brandon Kern worked as a QC Associate at Biosearch Technologies from 2006 to 2009. This role provided him with foundational experience in quality control, which may have contributed to his attention to detail in his subsequent animation career.