Niño Ellington
About Niño Ellington
Niño Ellington is a Systems Administrator in the Render Pipeline Group at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked since 2022. He co-founded EC2 Studios in 2018 and has extensive experience in the animation and visual effects industry, including roles at notable companies such as Lucasfilm and ImageMovers Digital.
Current Role at EC2 Studios
Niño Ellington serves as Co-Founder and Head of Production at EC2 Studios, a position he has held since 2018. He operates on-site in the Bay Area, California. In this role, he oversees production processes and contributes to the strategic direction of the studio, leveraging his extensive experience in the animation and visual effects industry.
Experience at Pixar Animation Studios
Niño Ellington has a significant tenure at Pixar Animation Studios, where he worked for a total of ten years across various roles. He began as a Render Pipeline Specialist in the Render Pipeline Group from 2012 to 2020, later advancing to Senior Render Pipeline Specialist in Production Systems Operations until 2022. His contributions included developing tools for production and implementing diversity and inclusion strategies that enhanced workplace culture.
Previous Positions in Animation and Visual Effects
Before his time at Pixar, Niño Ellington held several roles in the animation and visual effects industry. He worked at The Orphanage as Lead Resource Administrator and Animator, and at ImageMovers Digital as a Resource Technical Assistant. He also served as a Technical Assistant at Lucasfilm. These positions provided him with a foundation in resource management and technical support in high-pressure environments.
Education and Technical Expertise
Niño Ellington earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation and Visual Effects from the Academy of Art University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He possesses deep technical expertise in administering large-scale distributed rendering systems, which is crucial in the animation and visual effects sectors. His educational background and professional experience equip him with the skills to tackle complex challenges in production.
Voice Acting Experience
In addition to his technical roles, Niño Ellington has over two years of voice acting experience. He has collaborated with directors, writers, and animators to develop dynamic characters, showcasing his versatility in the animation field. This experience complements his technical skills and enhances his contributions to production teams.