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About
Studied in illustration and living in Toronto, Axel currently works as an animator and filmmaker.
Through bright colours, and a variety of textural media, his work tries to capture the more fleeting moments & sensory qualities of life - as well as explore how our perspectives & environments shape our experiences and the stories we tell.
Awards
Vimeo Staff Pick (Shrunkulus, 2021)
New York Animation Film Awards (NYAFA) Semi-Finalist
Florida Animation Festival Selection
Animation Celebration Festival Selection
Open World Animation Festival Selection
2016 Silver Medal of Excellence, Sheridan Bachelors of Illustration Grad Exhibit
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