Profile: I’ve worked across a broad range of animation, live action, interactive and VFX projects since 2008. Whilst I have deep technical knowledge of a wide array of software and equipment, my key skill is for how I utilise the resources I have at any given time to ensure the completion and success of a production. I’ve worked with major brands including Bugatti, Cadbury, Starbucks, and Meta.
Work and Experience
Freelance Animator & Producer, September 2025-present.
Multidisciplinary approach, producing 2D, 3D and stop-motion animations.
Developed a 3D pipeline for animation and cinematic clients using Unreal Engine and metahumans including the use of photogrammetry and motion capture.
Grant applications, including BFI shorts.
Motion Designer & Filmmaker, TeacherActive, November 2022-September 2025.
Designed and built a studio with lighting and acoustic treatment.
Produced and animated high spec videos for their AGMs and other campaigns
Lead members of my team during a 6 month gap between senior leadership in 2024.
Created interactive roadmaps for the sales team using Rive.
Trained team members on advanced After Effects methods and Rive.
Created a systematised library of motion graphics for regular content.
Helped their CPD YouTube channel reach 1 million views by my final week.
Co-Founder, Treasurer & Trustee Help Close By (voluntary), March 2020 - present.
Founded charity and organised and recruited it’s board and volunteers
Designed the UI & UX for app used across Birmingham to coordinate poverty relief
Wrote bids for and secured successive grants and donations.
Coordinated up 100 volunteers at our 2024 volunteering peak across complex projects in a way that fits our spare time.
Created a hybrid approach using data science, technology and community action.
Freelance Filmmaker & Animator, May 2015 – November 2022 Split betweening directing and producing for my own clients and working for other production companies:
Producing short documentaries for The National Museum of Computing, including a successful fundraiser for “The Bombe” and interviews with the “Wrens” of Bletchley Park.
Directed and lit countless music video projects, many making use of animation, VFX and motion.
Edited onsite on Davis Cup Semi Finals 2015 in Belgium.
Direct client projects for Right Move in 2016-2017, camera work and motion design.
A two year retainer for Outrun Films (2017-2019) working for automotive director Al Clark, carrying out VFX, motion design, editing and drone work for Bugatti, JLR, McLaren and others.
Motion design projects for Snappin’ Turtle Productions 2018-2022, clients included Cadbury and Starbucks. Award-winning campaign with animations for the World War One centenary, featured in national press. Introduced Lottie animation to Starbucks.
TD, Animator & Producer (January to May 2021) - For Baby’s Sake Animations via Snappin’ Turtle Productions. Organised a team of artists and animators in order to produce a series of over 100 animated films, Lottie animations and deliverables in just 4 months, based on my pipeline.
Maternity cover producer for Animade in September 2023. Projects for Meta and Ecosia.
Editor, JML Group, London, September 2013 – May 2015:
Developed advanced skills in motion design
Directed commercials that were seen on TV and other platforms
Freelance filmmaker, May 2008- September 2013:
Produced, lit and directed music videos under “Clockwork Amoeba Ltd”
Screen South development and training for my screen play until their budget cuts in 2010
DP on corporates and an indie feature film in 2009-2010.
Interviews and concert filming of London alternative scene for a music journalist 2010-2011.
Contracting at Penkat Studio July 2011 – September 2013, hired for my abilities as a producer and director. Responsible for studio key holding during longer productions and the operation of their Red One MX, at the time one of best cinema cameras around.
Edited dailies on horror feature “Doom Room”, finishing a cut only a few days after it wrapped.
Storyboarded and edited commercials for Hoover, including the film that won their contract
Qualifications & Training
First Aid for the workplace, British Red Cross, 2024.
UAPQ-s and PfCO, Whispercam Training, November 2017. Qualified drone pilot.
Advanced After Effects Certification, Soho Editors, 3rd-4th March 2014.
Hollywood Camera Techniques, London Metropolitan, 20th-21st January 2012 - Led by Per Holmes.
Film Radio and Television Studies (B.A), Canterbury Christ Church University, September 2005 - May 2008. Modules on stop-motion animation, cinematography, producing and screenwriting. I wrote and produced my first feature film “The Shrine” between 1st and 2nd years.
References available on request. Please note my legal married name is Catterall-Mason since 2020 but I am generally credited as Duncan Catterall.
Profile: I’ve worked across a broad range of animation, live action, interactive and VFX projects since 2008. Whilst I have deep technical knowledge of a wide array of software and equipment, my key skill is for how I utilise the resources I have at any given time to ensure the completion and success of a production. I’ve worked with major brands including Bugatti, Cadbury, Starbucks, and Meta.
Work and Experience
Freelance Animator & Producer, September 2025-present.
Multidisciplinary approach, producing 2D, 3D and stop-motion animations.
Developed a 3D pipeline for animation and cinematic clients using Unreal Engine and metahumans including the use of photogrammetry and motion capture.
Grant applications, including BFI shorts.
Motion Designer & Filmmaker, TeacherActive, November 2022-September 2025.
Designed and built a studio with lighting and acoustic treatment.
Produced and animated high spec videos for their AGMs and other campaigns
Lead members of my team during a 6 month gap between senior leadership in 2024.
Created interactive roadmaps for the sales team using Rive.
Trained team members on advanced After Effects methods and Rive.
Created a systematised library of motion graphics for regular content.
Helped their CPD YouTube channel reach 1 million views by my final week.
Co-Founder, Treasurer & Trustee Help Close By (voluntary), March 2020 - present.
Founded charity and organised and recruited it’s board and volunteers
Designed the UI & UX for app used across Birmingham to coordinate poverty relief
Wrote bids for and secured successive grants and donations.
Coordinated up 100 volunteers at our 2024 volunteering peak across complex projects in a way that fits our spare time.
Created a hybrid approach using data science, technology and community action.
Freelance Filmmaker & Animator, May 2015 – November 2022 Split betweening directing and producing for my own clients and working for other production companies:
Producing short documentaries for The National Museum of Computing, including a successful fundraiser for “The Bombe” and interviews with the “Wrens” of Bletchley Park.
Directed and lit countless music video projects, many making use of animation, VFX and motion.
Edited onsite on Davis Cup Semi Finals 2015 in Belgium.
Direct client projects for Right Move in 2016-2017, camera work and motion design.
A two year retainer for Outrun Films (2017-2019) working for automotive director Al Clark, carrying out VFX, motion design, editing and drone work for Bugatti, JLR, McLaren and others.
Motion design projects for Snappin’ Turtle Productions 2018-2022, clients included Cadbury and Starbucks. Award-winning campaign with animations for the World War One centenary, featured in national press. Introduced Lottie animation to Starbucks.
TD, Animator & Producer (January to May 2021) - For Baby’s Sake Animations via Snappin’ Turtle Productions. Organised a team of artists and animators in order to produce a series of over 100 animated films, Lottie animations and deliverables in just 4 months, based on my pipeline.
Maternity cover producer for Animade in September 2023. Projects for Meta and Ecosia.
Editor, JML Group, London, September 2013 – May 2015:
Developed advanced skills in motion design
Directed commercials that were seen on TV and other platforms
Freelance filmmaker, May 2008- September 2013:
Produced, lit and directed music videos under “Clockwork Amoeba Ltd”
Screen South development and training for my screen play until their budget cuts in 2010
DP on corporates and an indie feature film in 2009-2010.
Interviews and concert filming of London alternative scene for a music journalist 2010-2011.
Contracting at Penkat Studio July 2011 – September 2013, hired for my abilities as a producer and director. Responsible for studio key holding during longer productions and the operation of their Red One MX, at the time one of best cinema cameras around.
Edited dailies on horror feature “Doom Room”, finishing a cut only a few days after it wrapped.
Storyboarded and edited commercials for Hoover, including the film that won their contract
Qualifications & Training
First Aid for the workplace, British Red Cross, 2024.
UAPQ-s and PfCO, Whispercam Training, November 2017. Qualified drone pilot.
Advanced After Effects Certification, Soho Editors, 3rd-4th March 2014.
Hollywood Camera Techniques, London Metropolitan, 20th-21st January 2012 - Led by Per Holmes.
Film Radio and Television Studies (B.A), Canterbury Christ Church University, September 2005 - May 2008. Modules on stop-motion animation, cinematography, producing and screenwriting. I wrote and produced my first feature film “The Shrine” between 1st and 2nd years.
References available on request. Please note my legal married name is Catterall-Mason since 2020 but I am generally credited as Duncan Catterall.
Profile: I’ve worked across a broad range of animation, live action, interactive and VFX projects since 2008. Whilst I have deep technical knowledge of a wide array of software and equipment, my key skill is for how I utilise the resources I have at any given time to ensure the completion and success of a production. I’ve worked with major brands including Bugatti, Cadbury, Starbucks, and Meta.
Work and Experience
Freelance Animator & Producer, September 2025-present.
Multidisciplinary approach, producing 2D, 3D and stop-motion animations.
Developed a 3D pipeline for animation and cinematic clients using Unreal Engine and metahumans including the use of photogrammetry and motion capture.
Grant applications, including BFI shorts.
Motion Designer & Filmmaker, TeacherActive, November 2022-September 2025.
Designed and built a studio with lighting and acoustic treatment.
Produced and animated high spec videos for their AGMs and other campaigns
Lead members of my team during a 6 month gap between senior leadership in 2024.
Created interactive roadmaps for the sales team using Rive.
Trained team members on advanced After Effects methods and Rive.
Created a systematised library of motion graphics for regular content.
Helped their CPD YouTube channel reach 1 million views by my final week.
Co-Founder, Treasurer & Trustee Help Close By (voluntary), March 2020 - present.
Founded charity and organised and recruited it’s board and volunteers
Designed the UI & UX for app used across Birmingham to coordinate poverty relief
Wrote bids for and secured successive grants and donations.
Coordinated up 100 volunteers at our 2024 volunteering peak across complex projects in a way that fits our spare time.
Created a hybrid approach using data science, technology and community action.
Freelance Filmmaker & Animator, May 2015 – November 2022 Split betweening directing and producing for my own clients and working for other production companies:
Producing short documentaries for The National Museum of Computing, including a successful fundraiser for “The Bombe” and interviews with the “Wrens” of Bletchley Park.
Directed and lit countless music video projects, many making use of animation, VFX and motion.
Edited onsite on Davis Cup Semi Finals 2015 in Belgium.
Direct client projects for Right Move in 2016-2017, camera work and motion design.
A two year retainer for Outrun Films (2017-2019) working for automotive director Al Clark, carrying out VFX, motion design, editing and drone work for Bugatti, JLR, McLaren and others.
Motion design projects for Snappin’ Turtle Productions 2018-2022, clients included Cadbury and Starbucks. Award-winning campaign with animations for the World War One centenary, featured in national press. Introduced Lottie animation to Starbucks.
TD, Animator & Producer (January to May 2021) - For Baby’s Sake Animations via Snappin’ Turtle Productions. Organised a team of artists and animators in order to produce a series of over 100 animated films, Lottie animations and deliverables in just 4 months, based on my pipeline.
Maternity cover producer for Animade in September 2023. Projects for Meta and Ecosia.
Editor, JML Group, London, September 2013 – May 2015:
Developed advanced skills in motion design
Directed commercials that were seen on TV and other platforms
Freelance filmmaker, May 2008- September 2013:
Produced, lit and directed music videos under “Clockwork Amoeba Ltd”
Screen South development and training for my screen play until their budget cuts in 2010
DP on corporates and an indie feature film in 2009-2010.
Interviews and concert filming of London alternative scene for a music journalist 2010-2011.
Contracting at Penkat Studio July 2011 – September 2013, hired for my abilities as a producer and director. Responsible for studio key holding during longer productions and the operation of their Red One MX, at the time one of best cinema cameras around.
Edited dailies on horror feature “Doom Room”, finishing a cut only a few days after it wrapped.
Storyboarded and edited commercials for Hoover, including the film that won their contract
Qualifications & Training
First Aid for the workplace, British Red Cross, 2024.
UAPQ-s and PfCO, Whispercam Training, November 2017. Qualified drone pilot.
Advanced After Effects Certification, Soho Editors, 3rd-4th March 2014.
Hollywood Camera Techniques, London Metropolitan, 20th-21st January 2012 - Led by Per Holmes.
Film Radio and Television Studies (B.A), Canterbury Christ Church University, September 2005 - May 2008. Modules on stop-motion animation, cinematography, producing and screenwriting. I wrote and produced my first feature film “The Shrine” between 1st and 2nd years.
References available on request. Please note my legal married name is Catterall-Mason since 2020 but I am generally credited as Duncan Catterall.