Bruno Amezcua

Bruno Amezcua's journey into the realm of film and visual arts was heavily influenced by his grandfather, a distinguished film editor active from the 1950s to the 1970s. His grandfather's deep knowledge of film production and the arts greatly inspired him, instilling in him a passion for storytelling and the visual arts. This foundation guided him to pursue a comprehensive arts education and engage in diverse projects across his 15-year career.

A Hispanic-Canadian, he has made a notable impact in the film industry; Bruno, a Hispanic-Canadian animator and director of camera units, is recognized for his contributions to notable films such as "Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3" (2023), "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (2011), and "Next Gen" (2018). His areas of specialization include CG (computer-generated) camera work and photography in the film and television industry, as well as staging, storyboarding, traditional illustration, and artistic drawing.

His love for original creation is rooted in his childhood interests in drawing and storytelling. These passions have evolved into a career where he collaborates closely with other creators to realize their visual and narrative visions.

Bruno's academic background is as diverse as his professional experience. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico City and studied life drawing at the Museo Gregorio Prieto in Ciudad Real, Spain. He furthered his studies at Centennial College of Fine Arts and Technology in Ontario, Canada, where he graduated with honors in 2008, earning a scholarship for Outstanding International Student and achieving the highest academic score in his faculty.

His broad educational pursuits shaped Bruno's expertise, which emphasized a blend of high-end digital art with classical art training, encompassing drawing, painting, and sculpting. This blend of classic and contemporary techniques has enabled him to thrive in various roles within the industry, collaborating with major studios such as Blue Sky, Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and Amazon.

His professional accolades include receiving three acknowledgments at the 2017 Daytime Emmy Awards for his roles as an Animator, Layout Artist, and Lightning/Compositing Artist on "Lost in OZ: Extended Adventure." He has also served in significant roles such as Second Unit Director of Camera/Previsualization on Netflix's "Next Gen" and Layout Supervisor at Tangent Animation, working on high-profile projects.

He continues his creative pursuits as a Senior Previs Artist at The Third Floor studio in Los Angeles, California, and as a Previs Supervisor at a videogame startup in Toronto, Ontario. His commitment extends beyond his professional life; he contributes to social causes, supports organizations like Autism Canada, and participates in community service through Friends In Toronto (FIT). He has also engaged in artistic projects addressing social issues, such as producing comic book-style art for anti-gang violence campaigns.

Bruno Amezcua's career is a testament to his enduring dedication to the arts and community. He continues to impact both through his professional and personal endeavors.