Colin Hesterly is an award-winning director, and tiki enthusiast working within the animation industry. A Californian native, Colin has a uniquely wide-eyed view of the world around him, influenced by a sense of wonder, nostalgia, and West Coast dreaminess that sings through his work.

His animated films are unrivaled in their graphical style, emotional narrative, and seamless transitions. Colin has developed content for companies including Apple, Nickelodeon, American Express, and Comedy Central with a body of work spanning a broad range of creative fields – from Commercials, TV to film titles, short films, and illustration-led campaigns for Skoda, TomTom, and Michelin.

Los Angeles, CA

Member since Mar 2011

Animation 9+ years

Illustration 9+ years

Leadership 9+ years

Director at Partizan 2019–Present

Illustrator at Closer & Closer 2018–Present

Freelance or contract opportunities

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