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Lara Renaud
A young new animator who studied for two years at Pratt Institute, NY, and recently graduated with a BFA in Animation from the Pacific Northwest College of the Arts, OR. A published illustrator and freelance animator, Lara has an accomplished body of work that reflects her technical expertise and range of skills in animation and cinematography and her passion to do exceptional, meaningful work. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Lara works in 2D, 3D, digital, and analog animation. Her unique painterly and whimsical style lends itself to storytelling, messaging, mood-setting backgrounds, and more. When her creative visions come to life on the screen, they are emotionally charged, engaging, impactful, and captivating. 

Currently seeking permanent work!
Looking to secure a position with a studio or company. Is excited to learn and grow her skills in animation ... Works well as an independent and driven technician and artist, and also as a member of a creative team and collaborator. 

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CV and Resume

Schools & Education

Pratt MWP 2017-2019 Associates in Fine Art

Pacific Northwest College Of Art 2020-2023 BFA in Animation

Shows and Exhibitions

2021-2022. Portand Museum & Center for Holocaust Education, LAB, Portand OR

2021-2022 Future Ephemera:Intermedia Department Student Exhibition, Pacific Northwest

2019 PrattMWP, Sophomore Show, Utica, NY

2019 Sophomore  Student Curated Exhibition, Utica, NY

2018PrattMWP, Freshman Show Utica NY

Film Festivals & Honorable Mentions

Merry, 2021 Created by Lara Renaud Fiona Lam & Quinn Kelly

Ó Bhéal’s 10th Winter Warmer Poetry festival (Cork, Ireland, Nov 27/22 and available online afterward)

 HECare Film Festival (Human-Environment Care Film Festival HECFF) (Toronto, Ontario, Dec 16/22)* REELpoetry/Houston TX 2023 International Festival (Houston, TX Feb 23-26/23)*

International Poetry Film Festival (Beyond Baroque, Venice, CA, April 28/23)* International Migration and Environmental Film Festival IMEFF (Online Toronto, Ontario, June 5-11/23)

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Un/Write, 2023 Created by Lara Renaud, Fiona Lam, & Quinn Kelly

JÁ Fest 2023, International Poetry Film Competition (Lisbon, Portugal, April 13/23)

Aotearoa Poetry Film Festival (Wellington, New Zealand, November 2, 2023)
Nature & Culture Festival (Copenhagen, Denmark, November 20-30, 2023)
REELpoetry Houston (Houston, Texas, April 1-7, 2024)

Published Books

Let's Talk! The Life of Dixie Doodle (2021) Written by Patsy Gallagher, Illustrated by Lara Renaud 

Contact Info

Lara Renaud

lararrenaud@gmail.com
503-915-6889
Portland OR

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