Experience

Animation Nights New York (ANNY)

• United States
• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Organization Founder / Executive Director

  • Sep 2015 - 8 years 4 months

  New York, NY We curate and connect. Animation Nights New York (ANNY) is a monthly screening event and annual festival based in NYC. We show the best animated short films and virtual reality animation experiences from all around the world.(animationnights.nyc) NYC SBS Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) RESPONSIBILITIES Since 2015, I have co-curated animation, games, augmented reality, mixed reality and virtual reality content (3DOF & 6DOF). Through communication… Show more We curate and connect. Animation Nights New York (ANNY) is a monthly screening event and annual festival based in NYC. We show the best animated short films and virtual reality animation experiences from all around the world.(animationnights.nyc) NYC SBS Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) RESPONSIBILITIES Since 2015, I have co-curated animation, games, augmented reality, mixed reality and virtual reality content (3DOF & 6DOF). Through communication, recruiting, and leadership development I have the opportunity to work with dedicated teams of talented individuals. Together we have produced over 90 (in person and online) special events and 5 festivals. Successful fundraising and budgeting efforts have allowed us to keep project submission free for filmmakers.

• ANNY Exchange Talent Connect Initiative, Animation Talent Consultant

  • Sep 2017 - 6 years 4 months

  New York, New York, United States Epic MegaGrant Recipient NYCEDC Founder Fellowship Recipient ANNY Exchange connects people to people. We connect creators to opportunity via both in-person and online events. (annyexchange.nyc) RESPONSIBILITIES Since 2017, I have co-produced our talent connect initiative with program management assistance from our team to connect animation talent from all around the world to opportunity, using our festival as a vehicle. I am co-developing a new platform for this initiative.

• ANNY Virtual Events, Production and Development Director

  • Mar 2020 - 3 years 10 months

  New York, New York, United States ANNY Virtual Events - Animation Nights New York monthly screening events ONLINE happen in the ANNY Virtual Space on the third Sunday of each month. We offer limited VOD screenings and ANNY Exchange mixer events in webXR and VR. (anny.media) RESPONSIBILITIES I have developed and produced over 15 webXR events and an annual festival on our web-based virtual reality platform for over 3000 participants. I work on full stack development for our entertainment (vod) and virtual reality (vr)… Show more ANNY Virtual Events - Animation Nights New York monthly screening events ONLINE happen in the ANNY Virtual Space on the third Sunday of each month. We offer limited VOD screenings and ANNY Exchange mixer events in webXR and VR. (anny.media) RESPONSIBILITIES I have developed and produced over 15 webXR events and an annual festival on our web-based virtual reality platform for over 3000 participants. I work on full stack development for our entertainment (vod) and virtual reality (vr) environment using Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mozilla Hubs Cloud, Unity, Blender, NoSQL, Javascript, HTML, & CSS. I co-produced events on additional VR platforms and collaborate with world builders on cross-promotional events.

• Exhibition Curator | Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center

  • Sep 2022 - Oct 2022

  Fredonia, New York, United States Independent Motion: Twelve Animated Films from Around the World | This original exhibition coordinated by the Marion Art Gallery and curated by Yvonne Grzenkowicz Founder and Executive Director of Animation Nights New York (ANNY), features animated films from nine different countries. Included are 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and virtual reality animated films from artists in the United Kingdom, Serbia; Ukraine, Portugal/Spain, Ireland, Bolivia/Germany, the United States, the Netherlands and China. All… Show more Independent Motion: Twelve Animated Films from Around the World | This original exhibition coordinated by the Marion Art Gallery and curated by Yvonne Grzenkowicz Founder and Executive Director of Animation Nights New York (ANNY), features animated films from nine different countries. Included are 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and virtual reality animated films from artists in the United Kingdom, Serbia; Ukraine, Portugal/Spain, Ireland, Bolivia/Germany, the United States, the Netherlands and China. All of these artists have participated in ANNY.



Animation For Adults

• United Kingdom
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Owner / Executive Director

  • May 2015 - 8 years 8 months

  UK / US Animation For Adults - a site for the adult animation aficionado. http://www.animationnforadults.com RESPONSIBILITIES Since 2016, I have recorded, edited, and produced video and audio podcast programming for broadcast using adobe audition, premiere pro, and after effects. I co-host podcast episodes and interview directors, producers, and culture leaders.



eyesnare inc

• United States
• Animation and Post-production

• Animator / Director

  • Mar 2011 - 12 years 10 months

  New York, NY 2d and 3d Animation / Interactive Design / Previz / Editing / Production / VR & WebXR / FullStack Development utilizing Maya, 3d Studio Max, Motionbuilder, Blender, Unity, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Flash, Procreate, Flipbook, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, and Photoshop, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mozilla Hubs Cloud, NoSQL, Javascript, Nodejs, Dynamodb, Gatsby, Next.js, Amplify, React, HTML, & CSS, A-Frame, Three.js, Unity/C# NYC SBS Certified Women-Owned Business… Show more 2d and 3d Animation / Interactive Design / Previz / Editing / Production / VR & WebXR / FullStack Development utilizing Maya, 3d Studio Max, Motionbuilder, Blender, Unity, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Flash, Procreate, Flipbook, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, and Photoshop, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mozilla Hubs Cloud, NoSQL, Javascript, Nodejs, Dynamodb, Gatsby, Next.js, Amplify, React, HTML, & CSS, A-Frame, Three.js, Unity/C# NYC SBS Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) RESPONSIBILITIES I have created animation content for web, tv, and film with adobe suite, autodesk maya, 3d studio max, toon boom, flash, procreate, and traditional animation techniques. I have edited live action short form content and feature films with adobe premiere pro. I have worked on interactive motion graphics and digital media projects for social media marketing and entertainment brands. I currently produce 3DOF VR content, interactive content, webXR content, VR events, Animation Festivals, and special projects. Show less



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

  New York, United States Guest Lecture on Animated Short Films, Animation Festivals, and Emerging Platforms.



Queens College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Nov 2023 - Nov 2023

  Queens, New York, United States Guest Lecture on Animation, Animation Festivals, and Emerging Platforms.



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Oct 2023 - Oct 2023

  New York, New York, United States Talk on ANNY Exchange, Animation Nights New York, & Animation for the Monochromatic Arts Class



Research Foundation of The City University of New York

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entrepreneur in Residence | Project Director (TIQC Innovation Lab Project)

  • Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

  New York, New York, United States Pilot Program for the Technical Incubator Queens College Innovation Lab Program Director for technical development, project development, project coordination, and project prototype build. Highlights: AWS/WebXR/Mozilla Hubs Cloud, Project Leader



State University of New York at Fredonia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Sep 2022 - Sep 2022

  Fredonia, New York, United States Visiting Artist Program Guest Lecturer & Curator Independent Motion: Twelve Animated Films from Around the World Cathy & Jesse Marion Art Gallery Rockefeller Arts Center SUNY Fredonia



Global Big Data Conference

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Speaker

  • Sep 2022 - Sep 2022

  Event Speaker 2022 Global Metaverse Conference Topic: WebXR for Virtual Events



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

  New York, New York, United States Guest Lecture on Animation, Festivals, and XR for the World of Animation.



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Dec 2021 - Dec 2021

  New York, New York, United States Lecture on Animation, Animation Nights New York, and web-based Virtual Reality Events.



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Apr 2021 - Apr 2021

  World of Animation Guest Lecture on ANNY and the Future of Festivals



Visual Effects Society

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VES New York Board Member

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  New York, New York VES New York Section Board of Managers



Brooklyn College - Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Apr 2020 - Apr 2020

  Brooklyn, New York, United States Guest Lecture on Animation Festivals and WebXR Solutions.



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2019

  New York, New York Guest speaker for Animation History Class

• Guest Lecturer

  • Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

  NYC Guest Speaker Animation Class



Brooklyn College - Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • May 2019 - May 2019

  NYC Guest Lecturer on Animation Festivals and Animation in XR for World of Animation



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Speaker

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

  New York, New York Guest Speaker for World of Animation Class



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

  New York, New York Highlights of European Animation (Fall 2018)



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  NYC New York Animation Class.



Brooklyn College - Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • May 2018 - May 2018

  Lecture on Festivals, VR, & the Future of Animation



FestForums

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Panelist

  • May 2018 - May 2018

  Inspiration, imperatives & Insights: Light a spark under your festival!



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  New York, New York World of Animation



Jump Into The Light

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Panelist

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

  180 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 Producing ​Animation for​ ​VR With the recent releases of tools which facilitate content creation for animated VR experiences like AnimVR, Google's Blocks and prosumer motion capture rigs, producing animation for VR is more approachable than ever. Join these pioneers in the VR animation industry for a lively discussion on how animated VR content is pushing the boundaries of storytelling even further. Moderator: Mark Sternberg (REVRIE) Panelists: Paul Chambers (Sketchfab), Yvonne… Show more Producing ​Animation for​ ​VR With the recent releases of tools which facilitate content creation for animated VR experiences like AnimVR, Google's Blocks and prosumer motion capture rigs, producing animation for VR is more approachable than ever. Join these pioneers in the VR animation industry for a lively discussion on how animated VR content is pushing the boundaries of storytelling even further. Moderator: Mark Sternberg (REVRIE) Panelists: Paul Chambers (Sketchfab), Yvonne Grzenkowicz (ANNY), David Lobser (Black Box) Show less



NYVR

• Presenter

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

  11 Times Square New York, NY 10036 NYVR Meetup at the NYC Microsoft Office



NYC Independent Film Festival

• Animation Panelist

  • May 2017 - May 2017

  New York, NY Animation Panelist for the NYC Independent Film Festival with Andy London, Signe Baumane, and Tucker Klein at The Producers Club.



School of Visual Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Animation Panel Judge

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  New York, New York Judge for the Dusty Film and Animation Festival (Animation Category)

• Panelist

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2017

  New York, NY School of Visual Arts for invited Animation Nights New York, ASIFA East and Women in Animation to be part of a panel for their CG Animation Sophomores. WIA-NY President Lisa Goldman, ASIFA East President Katie Cropper Klein and ANNY Founder Yvonne Grzenkowicz participated in the panel discussion. John McIntosh, chair of the BFA Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects Department at SVA, moderated the talk.

• Guest Lecturer

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2017

  New York, NY Guest lecturer for A World of Animation, Spring 2017.



SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

  Fredonia, NY State University of New York Fredonia, Technology Incubator, Art & Business Luncheon.



State University of New York at Fredonia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Visiting Artist Lecturer

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

  Fredonia, NY State University of New York, Fredonia Visiting Artist Program. All exhibitions made possible by the Fredonia College Foundation's Cathy and Jesse Marion Endowment Fund.



The Animation Project, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animator / Instructor / Co-leader

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2016

  New York, NY The Animation Project nurtures the social, emotional and cognitive growth of at-risk teenagers, using digital art technology as a therapeutic medium and a workforce development tool. Project: Teaching box modeling and animation techniques to at-risk youth and young adults



Wildchildcontent

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Animation / Motion Graphics

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  New York, NY Freelance After Effects Animation / Motion Graphics



Third Annual Out to See Festival

• Co Producer

  • Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

  192 Front St, New York, NY 10038 Co-Producer for the South Street Seaport District Third Annual Out to See Festival (Jan-Apr), sponsored by Little Water Radio with generous support from the Howard Hughes Corporation.



𝟠𝟙𝟙𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Motion Graphics (Remote)

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

  New York, NY After Effects / Premiere Pro Motion Graphics for various fashion, beauty and lifestyle video series. Project: WetPaint



DreamWorksTV

• Lead Animator (Remote)

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  new york, ny Animation, asset build, compositing for the animated children's comedy webisode series "Public Pool" (Episodes 3 - 13) created by David Fremont and Jimbo Matison



Robots and Cupcakes, LLC

• Freelance Animator (Remote)

  • Mar 2014 - Nov 2014

  hoboken, nj Animation for iOS apps and digital publishing



Napoleon Group

• Freelance 3d Animator

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  new york, ny 3d Animation and Motion Capture integration for commercial spots (previz) utilizing Maya / Vicon Blade



Orbit360, Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Animator / Interactive Designer / Compositor

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  New York, NY Flash / After Effects Asset Creation, Character Animation, and Premiere Pro / Adobe Encoder Video Compositing / Rendering for a Merchant Presentation Video / Explainer Video. Project: Merchant Video



Magnet Media, Inc.

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Lead Animator / Compositor (Remote)

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  NYC After Effects/Illustrator rig build, scene design, asset build, character animation, and compositing for a promotional video spot. Project: Socialcast by vmware DWTW campaign



Edit One

• Freelance 3d Animator

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  New York, NY 3d Animation and Motion Capture integration for commercial spots (previz) utilizing Maya / xsens MVN Studio



Dirt Empire

• United States
• Animation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Animator (Remote)

  • Apr 2013 - May 2013

  New York, NY Hand drawn digital animation Project: Portugal. The Man 2013 Evil Friends Tour (Live Visuals)



HiFi3D

• United States
• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Animator

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2013

  Brooklyn, NY Maya 3d Creature Animation for Feature Film Project: "The Starving Games"



thelab

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Animator

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

  New York, NY Maya 3d animation Project: LEGO



Creative Circle

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Animator / Interactive Designer

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2013

  New York, NY 2d and 3d Animator / Interactive Designer utilizing Maya, 3d Studio Max, Motionbuilder, After Effects, Flash, AS2/AS3, Flipbook, Sketchbook Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop



Bajibot

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• (Freelance) Lead Animator

  • Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

  New York, New York Commercial Broadcast Spot 3d animation utilizing 3d Studio Max and Biped Project: YMCA Commercial Broadcast Spot ----- Recommendation from Vincent Mei Founder, Bajibot Media, Inc. I had the pleasure to work on an intense project with Yvonne. Not only she quickly adapted to a 3D package that she wasn't familiar with, but applied her extraordinary character animation skills and gave lives to the characters in our project. Yvonne is a trooper, and a team player,… Show more Commercial Broadcast Spot 3d animation utilizing 3d Studio Max and Biped Project: YMCA Commercial Broadcast Spot ----- Recommendation from Vincent Mei Founder, Bajibot Media, Inc. I had the pleasure to work on an intense project with Yvonne. Not only she quickly adapted to a 3D package that she wasn't familiar with, but applied her extraordinary character animation skills and gave lives to the characters in our project. Yvonne is a trooper, and a team player, we pulled off a great result within an impossible timeline. I look forward to the next time we collaborate. October 23, 2012 Show less



321LAUNCH

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 3d Animator

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  New York, NY 3d Animation and Mocap Cleanup for commercial spots and commercial previz utilizing Maya and Motion Builder.



Callaway Digital Arts

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animator

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  New York, NY Animation, Rig Development, Prototype Development, and Prototype Testing for children's digital publishing (ipad/iphone/itouch devices). Project: Sesame Street's "The Great Cookie Thief . . . Starring Cookie Monster"



321LAUNCH

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 3d Animator

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

  New York, NY 3d Animation and Mocap Cleanup for commercial spots utilizing Maya and Motion Builder.



gotham

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animator - Project Hire

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2011

  New York, NY Animation for social apps utilizing Flash Project: Denny's social app



WebMD

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interactive Designer

  • Oct 2006 - Mar 2011

  New York, NY Development, design, animation, and presentation of interactive flash iDetails / flash banners.



Creative Circle

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Flash Designer

  • 2005 - 2007

  Flash timeline and AS animation for banner ads and interactive presentations.



Freelance

• Website Design and Development

  • 2001 - 2007

  Website design and development using HTML/Dreamweaver and Flash/Actionscript



Medsite

• Flash Designer

  • Feb 2006 - Oct 2006

  Design, animation, and presentation of interactive flash iDetails / flash banners



UGO Networks

• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Flash Designer

  • 2005 - 2006

  Design and animation of flash banners and interactive website games



Deep Focus

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Flash Designer

  • 2005 - 2006

  Design and animation of flash banners



FCB Health New York | An IPG Health Company

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• 3d Artist (Project Hire)

  • 2005 - 2006

  Product modeling and rendering in Maya



Jesse James Creative

• HTML

  • 2005 - 2006

  Website management and maintenance



Loftworks Design

• Architect's Assistant

  • 2004 - 2005

  Assisted architect with ongoing design and construction of penthouse rooftop extensions.



RGA Architects & Planners

• CAD Designer

  • 2000 - 2004

  Architectural drafting in AutoCAD and model building in 3D Studio Viz

• Executive Assistant

  • 1998 - 2000

  401(K) Plan administration, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and secretarial responsibilities.



Flagpole Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Columnist

  • 1991 - 1993

  Athens, Georgia Responsible for Art column art show listings and articles for Flagpole Magazine.