I'm Rob Brindle, a UK based Freelance Animator and Director with five years experience in creating animation for TV, games and the Web.

Click on the images below to view examples from a selection of my favourite projects!

Business Mouse

Modern Toss/Channel 4
Project 01

Business Mouse

Business Mouse is the machine gun-wielding owner of Impulse Investments, a surprisingly successful big city outfit. With his assistants Martin and Jean, 'Dave' Business Mouse unthinkingly throws money at any business venture that walks in the door. Created by Modern Toss for Channel 4, Business Mouse went on to win an RTS award for Best Online Production in 2012! Over time, it has acculmulated over 100,000 web hits. I directed animation in two episodes of the series in 2012, bringing life to Modern Toss's brilliant illustrations and ideas.

  • Client: Modern Toss/Channel 4
  • Role: Animation Director
  • Year: 2012

The Adventures of Robin of Essex

Modern Toss/Channel 4
Project 02

The Adventures of Robin of Essex

Created by Modern Toss for Channel 4 Comedy Blaps, The Adventures Of Robin Of Essex puts a hilarious contemporary spin on the classic Robin Hood tale. "The Brand New Set of Feathers" pits Robin Hood and King John in a battle of vanity as they try to win Maid Marions attention at an archery contest. I was asked by Cutlass TV and Modern Toss to direct animation, leading a small team of animators to animate, composite and edit the finished piece from start to finish.

  • Client: Modern Toss/Channel 4
  • Role: Animation Director
  • Year: 2012

Yes Ma'am

Sweetweets/Yahoo!
Project 03

Yes Ma'am

Created by Sweetweets for Yahoo UK, Yes Ma'am is a hilarious six episode online series that follows 'Her Majesty The Queen' as she attempts to deal with incompetent politicians and frustrated royal family members, all the while looking forward to a well earned Gin & Tonic! The series is based on the massively successful parody Twitter account @Queen_UK, which has over one million followers. Leading a team of veteran and junior animators at Cutlass Productions, I directed animation on all 6 episodes, as well as designing artwork, layouts and characters for the show.

  • Client: Sweetweets/Yahoo!
  • Role: Animation Director, Layout & Character Design
  • Year: 2013

Drive-By Abuser

Modern Toss/Channel 4
Project 04

Drive-By Abuser

Broadcast on Channel 4 and created by the anarchic Brighton based cartoonists Modern Toss, this funny ident sees Modern Toss' popular character the 'Drive-By Abuser' give Channel 4 a piece of his mind as he passes by their London offices on his iconic red scooter. I animated and composited this ident, and more like it, as part of Channel 4's Funny Fortnight in August 2012.

  • Client: Modern Toss/Channel 4
  • Role: Animation Director, Compositor
  • Year: 2012

Roobarb & Custard - When Custard was Grounded



Box of Frogs Media/A&B TV
Project 09

Roobarb & Custard - When Custard was Grounded

Based on the classic childrens TV show Roobarb & Custard, "When Custard was Grounded" is an animated appbook available for the iPad. I worked with Box of Frogs Media to create fun and exciting character and scene animations for the entirety of this charming appbook.

  • Client: Box of Frogs Media/A&B TV
  • Role: Character Animator, Unity Integration
  • Year: 2014

NHS - Energy For Change

Take One Productions/NHS
Project 05

NHS - Energy For Change

An in-house promotional animation created for the NHS, Energy For Change uses appealing character animation and fun illustrations to discuss the impact of positive energy and motivational management on staff and workers. I worked with Take One Productions to illustrate their ideas and direct animation on this upbeat project.

  • Client: Take One Productions/NHS
  • Role: Animation Director, Illustrator
  • Year: 2013

Executives Place - Message for Executives



Cutlass Productions/Executives Place
Project 06

Executives Place - Message for Executives

Executives Place brings together Executives and Executive Search Consultants into one exclusive social network. I was asked by Cutlass TV and Executives Place to direct two animations that explained who their service is for and how it works. "Message for Executives" explains to potential candidates how they can benefit from using Executives Place through fun animation and simple, vibrant artwork.

  • Client: Cutlass Productions/Executives Place
  • Role: Animation Director, Illustrator
  • Year: 2012

King Fuzz

Bigfoot Engineering
Project 06

Bigfoot Engineering - King Fuzz

This animated short story, starring one of Bigfoot Engineering's memorable mascots, 'The King Fuzz', was created to assist online branding of the companies trademark range of guitar pedals.

  • Client: Cutlass Productions/Executives Place
  • Role: Animation Director, Illustrator
  • Year: 2014

Bauer & Lanford - Leave Me Behind

Nick Murray Willis/Sony
Project 07

Bauer & Lanford - Leave Me Behind

'Leave Me Behind' tells the story of a young girl struggling to cope with an unexpected break-up, leading her to battle the monsters in her head that threaten her happiness. This promo video for Swedish House act Bauer & Landford was conceptualised and directed by Nick Murray Willis. I illustrated, animated and composited the video in full. To date, the video has had a combined total of over 100,000 views on youtube.

  • Client: Nick Murray Willis/Sony
  • Role: Animator, Illustrator, Compositor
  • Year: 2013

Fred Melendres - How Do You Say You're Sorry?



Nick Murray Willis/Fred Melendres
Project 08

Fred Melendres - How Do You Say You're Sorry?

Directed by Nick Murray Willis, 'How Do You Say You're Sorry' is a great video for songwriter Fred Melendres. It tells the story of an emotionally confused Polar Bear attempting to win the affections of a lady penguin. I animated a number of shots containing all of the videos memorable characters.

  • Client: Nick Murray Willis/Fred Melendres
  • Role: Assistant Animator
  • Year: 2012

Toyota - Curiosity

Le Singe Media/Toyota
Project 010

Toyota - Curiosity

Created for Outsider TV and Saatchi & Saatchi, this 90 second spot for car manufacturer Toyota considers the benefits of curiosity in car production, characterized by an animated cat who exists as a familiar to the spots lead actor. I modelled, rigged and textured the cat and animated various shots.

  • Client: Le Singe Media/Toyota
  • Role: Animator, Character Modelling and Rigging, Composting
  • Year: 2011

Jennings Business Centres

Jennings of Garsington
Project 05

Jennings Business Centres

This promotional film, which had to be scripted, created and directed entirely from scratch, used motion graphics to illustrate a newly proposed business service. The proposal has since been approved and is moving into development.

  • Client: Jennings of Garsington
  • Role: Animation Director, Designer
  • Year: 2013

Animation Showreel

My latest showreel of 2D and 3D animation, containing clips from some of my favourite work!
It includes a variety of projects, on each of which I held the position of Animator or Director.
To see some of these projects in full, check out my 'Work' portfolio from the links at the top of this page.
I also have more specialised 2D, 3D and Motion Graphics reels available to view by request.

About me

I am a highly skilled animator and director with five years professional experience, from involvement in a great variety of animated projects for TV, Games and the Web. I have a strong understanding of traditional animation practices and am highly proficient in the creation of 2D CG animation, with thorough knowledge and expertise in many aspects of animation conception and production.

For the past three years, I have worked as an animator and animation director, during which time I have directed and assisted in the creation of a large variety of animated projects for a range of clients, including the BBC, Channel 4, Yahoo and Modern Toss. Prior to this I held the position of animator at Le Singe Media in Brighton, a company which specialised in the creation of high quality character animation.

What can I do for you?

Animation comes in a great range of styles and mediums. Below are some examples of what I can offer. If you have a more detailed request, or would like to see examples of any of the below, feel free to get in contact.

  • Digital 2D & 3D Character Animation
  • Character Illustration and Design
  • Corporate Videos
  • Motion Graphics
  • Animated Music Videos

Have an Enquiry?

Feel free to Email me at info@robbrindle.com

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