Big Jump Productions - Company Profile
Company Profile
Profile
BIG JUMP Productions is a privately owned, independent, 2D hybrid animation production facility that specializes in the seamless combination of traditional and digital techniques. Our team of industry professionals is comprised of highly accredited specialists in all elements of production, prepared to develop projects from concept to post.
With experience in development, distribution, financing and producing, BIG JUMP's diverse team provides a collective understanding and insight into the challenges faced by our clients in realizing their projects to the screen.
INNOVATIVE · CREATIVE · BIG JUMP!
Key Personnel
Rick Morrison, President
With 26 years experience in animation production, Rick has been nominated for a Golden Eagle Award, a Cable Ace Award, and a Gemini. As a co-founder of Funbag Animation Studios in Ottawa, Rick played a crucial role in the delivery of hundreds of half hour programs to a global client base. He directed, produced and executive produced over 200 half hours of proprietary content currently airing worldwide. He has spent time abroad directing productions across Europe, East Asia and California.
Rick also maintains a strong familiarity with the various tax credit programs offered by the Canadian Federal and Provincial governments.
In his off time, Rick sports a lethal 7 iron from about 160 yards.
Cory Morrison, Vice President / Director
A graduate of Sheridan College's Animation Program, Cory’s artistic talent has shaped his ability to inspire dynamic storytelling. His excellent sense of design, colour, movement and composition has allowed him to excel in all areas of the creative process. His strong initiative and self-direction compliments his respect for maintaining schedule and budget, while achieving the highest level of quality. Cory thrives in a creative environment and takes a hands-on approach with talent, artists and production personnel; garnering him the utmost respect from his peers.
In his spare time, Cory has taken up boxing which he describes as "The hardest cardio exercise I have ever done, and like producing animation, it’s very fun and very challenging...just the way I like it!"
Rod Amador, Vice President / Director
Another graduate of the renowned animation program at Sheridan College, Rod has developed a reputation as an “industry jack of all trades”. He has spent more than a decade working on dozens of television series, providing supervision and direction services, spanning design through animation. Rod’s unique combination of creativity and technical expertise has found him advising various animation studios in the development of their digital production pipelines.
Rod's analytical approach to production also provides him with a deft yet subtle touch around the golf greens.
