DIRECTOR | STORY ARTIST | WRITER | EDITOR | PRODUCER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Award-winning director and story artist with 25+ years of shaping projects for Warner Bros., Disney, Cartoon Network, Sony Pictures Animation, and more. Recognized for distinctive comedic tone, story structure, and leading large creative teams from pitch through final mix.
SELECTED DIRECTING CREDITS
Director / Executive Producer — Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!
Warner Bros. Animation | 2021–2023
Directed feature-length animated film; oversaw story, animation, voice direction, and delivery.
Nominated for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming at the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
Head of Story — NDA Feature Project
Sony Pictures Animation | 2019–2020
Built and directed story team on unannounced animated feature.
Collaborated closely with directors, editors, writers, and creative producers of a major franchise to shape narrative structure and tone.
Executive Producer / Director — Disney Variety Show
Disney Television Animation | 2016–2018
Led development and direction of multi-format animated series.
Managed cross-departmental creative teams from concept to broadcast.
Supervising Producer / Director — Uncle Grandpa
Cartoon Network | 2012–2016
Directed 130+ episodes; established comedic and visual style of Emmy-winning series.
Supervised writers, storyboard artists, animators, and voice actors across multiple seasons.
Voice-directed cast for 2 years, shaping character performances and comedic timing.
Collaborated with editorial to refine storyboards and sequences in alignment with the evolving story.
Creator / Director — Sunshine Brownstone (Pilot)
Cartoon Network | 2018
Conceived, wrote, and developed original pilot, series bible, and episode outlines.
Directed a team of visual development artists, voice actors, and animators, ensuring consistency of tone, quality, and comedy from concept through delivery.
Creator / Director — My Science Fiction Project (Pilot)
Cartoon Network | 2014
Conceived, wrote, and developed original pilot, series bible, and episode outlines.
Directed a team of visual development artists, voice actors, and animators, ensuring consistency of tone, quality, and comedy from concept through delivery.
STORY & ANIMATION
Storyboard Artist — Robot Chicken (Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, 2012)
Storyboard Artist — Fishhooks (Disney TVA, 2011)
Storyboard Artist — Secret Mountain Fort Awesome (Cartoon Network, 2010–2011)
Supervising Animator — Rhythm & Hues Studios, 2005–2010
Animator — The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (DNA Productions, 2002–2005)
Animation Intern — Monsters, Inc. (Pixar Animation Studios, 2000)
Co-Director/Animator — Life (2003 short film, SXSW selection)
HONORS & AWARDS
GLAAD Media Award Nominee (2023): Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!
Annecy Festival Winner (2012): Best Television Production, Secret Mountain Fort Awesome (storyboard)
SXSW Film Festival Official Selection (2003): Life
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences College Awards: First Place Traditional Animation Category (2001): Ringed Planet!
Cannes Film Festival Kodak Emerging Filmmakers Showcase (2001): Ringed Planet!
EDUCATION
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) | BFA, Character Animation | 1997–2001
SKILLS
Directing | Producing | Writing | Story Development | Comedy | Voice Directing | Team Leadership | Storyboarding | Animating | Editing | Toon Boom Storyboard Pro | Toon Boom Harmony
audieharrison@gmail.com