News Summary:
Zoic Studios appointed Raphael A. Pimentel as Director of Animation on March 23, 2026, tasking him with overseeing animation across the company’s feature, episodic, commercial, and experiential work. In this role, Pimentel will guide creative direction, support talent development, and grow Zoic’s capabilities in performance-driven animation across multiple formats, emphasizing technical innovation and character-focused storytelling. Pimentel, an industry veteran with decades of experience, previously served as animation director at Luma Pictures, where he led teams across its Los Angeles, Melbourne, and Vancouver studios, managing complex character work. Earlier, on March 16, 2025, Zoic Studios named Nicole Fina as senior executive producer of its advertising arm and Aladino Debert as Executive Creative Director. Fina joined Zoic from AFX Creative, having previously spent over five years at Digital Domain heading their commercial and games divisions.
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