3D animation for film, series & commercials.
I'm Roel van de Sant, a freelance 3D animator and rigger specialising in bringing creatures to life for film, series and commercials. I've worked with studios including Submarine, Job, Joris & Marieke, Ambassadors, Post Office and Cinemeta.
Based in Amsterdam — working worldwide & remote
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Creature animation
Believable animals and creatures with weight, anatomy and personality, from a CG pig sharing the screen with real animals to a rooster that moves like the real thing.
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Character animation
Expressive, story-driven performances for film, series and commercials, from playful mascots to the iconic Albert Heijn hamsters.
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Rigging
Production-ready, animator-friendly rigs for creatures and characters, designed to move naturally and hold up in every shot.
- Post Office
- Cinemeta
With a background in mechanical engineering, I've always been fascinated by how things are built and how they move. That fascination led me to study 3D Art at Breda University of Applied Sciences, and today I specialise in creature and character animation and rigging for film, series and commercials. Inspired by classics like Jurassic Park and The Lion King, what drives me is storytelling: giving creatures weight, intention and personality, so audiences believe in them. I love the craft of turning an idea into something that genuinely moves people.
Let's make something move.
Available from January 2027 · freelance
anim@roelvandesant.com