Jeff Fastner
Emmy Award-Winning Animation Producer & Director
With over 30 years of experience in commercial, feature, and series animation, I have played an integral role in leading teams and creating award-winning animated media. I am committed to delivering high-quality work across all aspects of the digital animation industry.
Services
Producer
As a producer, I have established, nurtured, and led artistic teams through successful, award-winning animation projects. My keen attention to detail ensures that goals are met within budget and on schedule. Starting my career as a creative gives me a unique perspective in the producer’s role, allowing me to bridge the gap between creative vision and execution effectively.
Director
Trained as an actor, director, story artist, and animator, I understand and respect every stage of the animation process in commercial, television, and feature film production. This well-rounded viewpoint enables me to foster a collaborative creative environment. I am passionate about facilitating an open exchange of talent, techniques, and ideas, ensuring every project is successful and enjoyable for both clients and artists.
Recruiter
With years of experience in the industry, I’ve worked with a wide range of talent—both individual artists and entire studios. As an extrovert who loves to travel, I’m always exploring new artists, techniques, pipelines, and global partners to create smoother and more successful outcomes. I believe that collaboration is an art form, and I take great satisfaction in bringing together the right talent for every project.
Consultant
I am inspired by innovative ideas and fresh talent. Throughout my career, I’ve guided projects of all scopes from inception to completion. Problem-solving and negotiating solutions are crucial in every creative endeavor, and I’m always eager to assist in bringing bold, new projects to life. My open-minded approach and willingness to learn are key to my success in this ever-evolving industry.
Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, I attended a small art school where I pursued degrees in illustration and graphic design. I later graduated from Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota, with a Bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts. This marked the beginning of my career as an actor in the vibrant arts communities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. While I found success in theater, I missed my roots in the visual arts.
While acting at night, I gained animation studio experience and honed my skills in animation techniques and principles. This eventually led to a full-time position as an animator at Crawford Communications, a broadcast design house in Atlanta, GA, known for its creative talent in the animation industry.
Over the years, I worked at several commercial studios, including Primal Screen, where I gained a deep understanding of producing and directing animated segments from script to final delivery, both as a salaried employee and as a contractor. The fast-paced world of branding and advertising, with its tight budgets and deadlines, served as a solid foundation for my transition into long-form storytelling.
My big break came when I joined the team behind Archer, the animated spy comedy on the FX network, as an Animator and Storyboard Artist. For almost 16 years I worked on numerous projects, both series and interstitial and gained a relevant experience working and managing creatives and clients alike with Floyd County Productions. I worked my way up from Animator to Art Director, Head of Visual Development, Director, Recruiter, and ultimately Producer. In 2016, I was honored with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program as a Producer for Archer.
I also served as Assistant Director on my first feature film, America: The Motion Picture, which streams on Netflix. Over the years, I have represented Floyd County Productions at numerous networking events, building and nurturing relationships with artists and studios to foster future collaborations.
Currently, my focus is on advancing my career into a wide-range of television and feature film projects, seeking the next big opportunity for growth.
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