Christopher Sadler
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2015 |
Series Director/Writer
Film |
(undisclosed title - in development) Rovio Entertainment. Espoo, Finland. |
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2014 |
Episode Director/Writer/Story Artist
Film |
Piggy Tails Rovio Entertainment |
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2014 |
Episode Director/Writer/Story Artist/Script Editor/Voice Artist
Film |
Angry Birds Toons Rovio Entertainment |
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2012 |
Episode Director
Film |
Shaun the Sheep. Series 3 Aardman Animations. Bristol, UK |
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2011 |
Character Lead Animator
Film |
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists. Peter Lord / Aardman Animations |
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2010 |
Series Director/Writer
Film |
Shaun the Sheep. Series 2 Aardman Animations |
|
2008 |
Key Animator
Film |
Wallace and Gromit in A Matter of Loaf and Death Nick Park / Aardman Animations |
|
2007 |
Episode Director/Story Artist/Animator
Film |
Shaun the Sheep. Series 1 Aardman Animations |
|
2005 |
Character Lead Animator
Film |
Wallace and Gromit in Curse of the WereRabbit Nick Park and Steve Box / Aardman Animations |
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2003 |
Key Animator
Film |
Creature Comforts. Series 1 Aardman Animations |
|
2002 |
Co Director/Writer/Story Artist
Film |
Wallace and Gromit's Cracking Contraptions Aardman Animations |
|
2000 |
Episode Director
Film |
Rex the Runt. Series 2 Aardman Animations |
|
2000 |
Additional Key Animator
Film |
Chicken Run Nick Park and Peter Lord / Aardman Animations |
|
1999 |
Animator/Character Designer/Model Maker
Film |
Robbie the Reindeer. Hooves of Fire BBC Animation Unit. Bristol, UK. |
|
1998 |
Animator
Film |
Gogs - Gogwana Aaagh Animations. Cardiff, Wales. |
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1997 |
Animator
Film |
Rex the Runt. Series 1 Aardman Animations |
|
1995 |
Animator
Film |
Oscar and Friends Gnome Studios. Wellington, New Zealand. |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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1993 | BA (hons) Graphic Design | UWE Bristol |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I'm an award winning director, writer and animator with over twenty years experience in the movie and broadcast industry.I'm an experienced series and episode director, as well as writer and series developer for stop frame, 2D and CGI animated series.
I also worked as a stop frame character animator at the highest level on multiple feature films, series, shorts and commercials.
Referees:
Available on request.
Additional information:
Awards:
Winner, Voice of the Listener & Viewer Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting 2011. "Shaun the Sheep" (Series 2)
Voice of the Listener & Viewer. April 2012
Series Director, Christopher Sadler
Winner, Best Kids Series. "Shaun the Sheep" (series 2)
Kidscreen, New York, 2011.
Series Director, Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Best Animation. "Shaun the Sheep" (series 2)
Kidscreen, New York, 2011
Series Director, Christopher Sadler
Winner, Best Design. "Shaun the Sheep" (series 2)
Kidscreen, New York, 2011
Series Director, Christopher Sadler
Winner, Viewer's Choice. "Shaun the Sheep" (series 2)
Kidscreen, New York, 2011
Series Director, Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Best Children's Television Comedy. "Shaun the Sheep" (series 2)
The Writers Guild of Great Britain Awards, November 2010
Series Director, Christopher Sadler
Writer, "Bitzer's New Hat" and "Foxy Laddie", Christopher Sadler.
Winner, International Emmy, Children and Young People. "Shaun the Sheep" (series 2)
International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, November 2010
Series Director, Christopher Sadler.
Winner, BAFTA, Best Children's Animation. "Shaun the Sheep" (series 2)
BAFTA Children's Awards, November 2010
Series Director, Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Children's Television Category. "Shaun the Sheep"
Televisual Bulldog Awards
Winner, Best in Show. "Shaun the Sheep"
Televisual Bulldog Awards
Special Mention - Indie Junior Jury. "Shaun the Sheep: Still Life"
IndieLisboa awards, 2008
Director, "Still Life", Christopher Sadler
Winner, International Emmy, Children and Young People. "Shaun the Sheep" (series 1)
International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2008
Episode Director, 10 of 40 episodes, Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Best Children's Series. "Shaun the Sheep: Ewe've Been Framed."
The British Animation Awards. November 2010
Series Director, Christopher Sadler
Winner, Best Children's Series. "Shaun the Sheep: Still Life"
The British Animation Awards, March 2008
Director, "Still Life". Christopher Sadler
Winner, Children's Choice. "Shaun the Sheep: Still Life"
The British Animation Awards, March 2008
Director, "Still Life", Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Animation Film Award. "Shaun the Sheep: Off the Baa!"
Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival, August 2007
Director, "Off the Baa!", Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Audience Choice Award. "Shaun the Sheep: Still Life"
Toronto World of Comedy Film Festival, March 2007
Director, "Still Life", Christopher Sadler
Honorable Mention, Best Animated Short. "Shaun the Sheep: Still Life"
Toronto World of Comedy Film Festival, March 2007.
Director, "Still Life", Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Ages 5-10 Audience Award. "Shaun the Sheep: Bathtime"
New York Children's International Film Festival, March 2007
Director, "Bathtime", Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Parent's Choice Award. "Shaun the Sheep: Bathtime"
New York Children's International Film Festival. March 2007
Director, "Bathtime", Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Cristal for best TV production. "Shaun the Sheep: Still Life"
Annecy International Animation Festival. June 2007
Director, "Still Life", Christopher Sadler
Winner, Best Series for Children. "Shaun the Sheep: Still Life"
Platform International Animation Festival, Portland. June 2007
Director, "Still Life", Christopher Sadler.
Winner, Audience Awards (Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo), Best Film for Children. "Shaun the Sheep: Still Life"
Anima Mundi, Brazil. July 2007
Director, "Still Life", Christopher Sadler.
ANNIE Nominee, Character Animation in a Feature Production. "Curse of the WereRabbit"
33rd International Animated Film Awards. 2005
Key animator and character lead animator, "Victor Quartermaine" in,
"Wallace and Gromit in Curse of the WereRabbit"
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Animator |
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Job Titles | Animator, Writer |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | Directors UK (UK) |