Juan-Miguel Bauwens

I've just successfully finished my master's degree in film animation at RITCS, where I graduated with honors. Before that, I spent over two years at Digital Arts and Entertainment building a strong foundation in 3D and real-time graphics. In 2026, I won the "deAuteurs" grant to take my graduation animated short film to a higher level.

I'm especially drawn to character animation, background design and hand-drawn 2D effects, where I feel most at home creatively. I'm always eager to grow, and I'm actively looking for chances to explore more design work and keep expanding my skill set.

I'm currently in the process of starting a game studio, Pidgeroo, where we are exploring making video games using hand-drawn animation.

If you're interested in collaborating, feel free to get in touch!