NICK BAKKER

Story artist with more than twenty years experience with studios including Paramount Animation, Dreamworks, Skydance, Sony Pictures, Netflix, Blue Sky Studios, and more. For more details, download Nick’s C.V.

Three-year diploma in classical animation from Sheridan College, 2002.

Projects

Nick has delivered story art for feature films such as Book of Life and projects in-development including Spellbound from Skydance, Sony’s unnamed ghost project, The Monkey Prince, Ark & The Aardvark, and OZ 3D. TV series such as Dreamworks’ Dragons: Race to the Edge, Inspector Gadget, MAD tv, and Super Why.

Clients

"There is no story problem Nick can't solve. He's an endless well of great ideas with a generous skill set for comedy and drama... in any genre.”
—Chris Miller, director, Puss ‘n Boots & Shrek the Third

"Nick is an incredible artist and storyteller. He brings creative solutions to every challenge. He's not precious about his pitches and implements changes with a smile. He is an asset to any production. Hire Nick!”
—Chris Prynoski, co-founder/owner, Titmouse Animation Studio

"Nick's boards were not only incredibly clear and well drawn under a constrained schedule, but dripping with honest acting and subtlety. The brilliant thought that went behind his sequences was always evident. And he could be hilarious too! I sincerely cherished my time with Nick and dream of working with him again on a new film. Every director should be as lucky to work with a talent like Nick Bakker."
—Jorge R. Gutierrez, Director, The Book of Life, ReelFX

“Nick is a true pleasure. He does quality work, funny and fast. His staging is always clear and the acting strong. He makes remote freelancing seem easy and effortless. I’d highly recommend him for any show.”
—Chuck Williams, MARZA Animation and Producer, Disney’s Brother Bear

"Story is one of the hardest things to get right. As a story artist, Nick uses his skills as an artist and storyteller to bring scenes to life. Most important, Nick elevates the entertainment within his scenes. Nick is certainly a go-to guy for me!"
—John A. Davis, MARZA Animation & Creator of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius

"Nick has a great sense of comedy and improvisation. He regularly adds funny beats to his storyboards that always get a laugh. He's very professional and never hesitates to pitch new ideas or clarify a beat."
—Greg Rankin, Director, Dragons: Race to the Edge, Dreamworks

"Nick is a very thoughtful artist with a gift for gentle humor that he sells perfectly in his drawing style."
—David Stoten, Head of Story, Gnomeo and Juliet, Arc Productions