About Me
Hi! I'm Gwen Du-Thumm, a 3D artist and character animator recently graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in 3D Animation and a minor in Film/Video.
I grew up drawing, painting, and creating through any medium I could find. My love for art was fueled by the magic of Disney movies, inspiring me to pursue animation as a career where I could bring my own fantastical worlds to life. With a background in traditional art, I set off to learn 3D tools at Pratt, learning how to tell my own stories with a slew of new technical skills.
In my free time, you'll find me reading a good fantasy novel, browsing vintage & antique stores, or planning an itinerary to visit castle ruins allegedly connected to King Arthur.
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EDUCATION
Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY BFA with Highest Honors in Digital Arts (3D Animation), Minor in Film/Video - May 2025
GOBELINS Paris | Paris, France Summer Program in Character Animation - July 2024
SKILLS
Artistic 3D Character Animation, Environment & Character Modeling, Lighting, Texturing, Cloth Simulation (CFX), Video Editing, Illustration, Character Design, Visual Development, Look Development, Sketching, Drawing, Painting
Software Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, Dragonframe, Microsoft Office, Slack, Milanote
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and French
EXPERIENCE
3D Generalist | Pratt Institute Coursework | Aug 2022 - May 2025
Directed, animated, and produced three original short 3D animated films: Bubby and Son (2023), Kindling (2023), and Immémoriale (2025).
Handled all aspects of production, including script, storyboard, character design, layout, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and compositing.
Created production schedules, organized & tracked production files, and prepared materials for presentation.
Animator & Filmmaker | Pratt Institute Coursework | Aug 2021 - May 2025
2D Animation: Developed a short hand-animated film Chicken Chicken Goose using Toon Boom Harmony. Painted backgrounds and composited in Premiere.
Film + Fashion: Art directed & assisted with wardrobe on class studio shoot Body Electric. Directed and produced Step on the Cracks, an experimental fashion film exhibiting & styling pieces from Pratt Fashion alumni.
Video Editing: Shot & edited narrative live-action films & short-form content. Utilized green screen and integrated animated elements in After Effects.
Stop Motion Animation: Designed and fabricated puppets and props. Wrote, co-directed, animated, and composited Snail Trail, a short stop motion film.
President | Women in Animation Pratt Institute Chapter Aug 2024 - May 2025 (Vice President, Aug 2023 - Aug 2024)
Led executive board operations by delegating tasks and setting goals.
Coordinated annual trip to OIAF, assisting with logistics and communication.
Organized community building events and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Look Development Artist | LG Wonderbox Showcase | Nov 2023
Collaborated with a team of five to produce an original short for LG’s Wonderbox Showcase competition with the theme “Life’s Good.”
Created textures for 3D assets and developed matte paintings to establish the project’s visual style.
Barista/Server | Ficus Bon Vivant | Princeton, NJ | May - Aug 2023
Balanced multiple roles in a fast-paced restaurant, managing barista station and guest service.
Lifeguard | Candlewood Management Services | Somerset, NJ June - Aug 2019
Ensured swimmer safety, responded to emergencies, and maintained pool facilities.
RECOGNITION
Pratt Institute Best 3D BFA in Show May 2025 - “Immémoriale”
Pratt Institute Excellence in Academic Achievement Award | May 2025
Second Place, Animation Category Josiah Media Festival Feb 2024 - "Bubby and Son"
Finalist, Best Animation Student Film New York Animation Film Awards Aug 2024 - "Bubby and Son"
Official Selections | “Bubby and Son” screened at 14 international film festivals in 8 countries, including ASIFA-East and YOUKI
Pratt Institute Foundation FOLIO Award April 2022
Pratt Institute President's List Aug 2021 - May 2025
AFFILIATIONS
Women in Animation NYC 2022 - Present