Joel Chahal Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

I began my journey here as an animator in 2005 and quickly moved up to Lead Animator by 2007. In 2009, I switched gears to design and builds, earning a swift promotion to Design Supervisor within the same year. Since then, I've consistently worn that hat on a wide variety of productions.Currently, my primary focus remains as Design and Build Supervisor but I still also pitch in on animation, FX, and other departments as needed. From the start of production right till the end, I'm there… Show more I began my journey here as an animator in 2005 and quickly moved up to Lead Animator by 2007. In 2009, I switched gears to design and builds, earning a swift promotion to Design Supervisor within the same year. Since then, I've consistently worn that hat on a wide variety of productions.Currently, my primary focus remains as Design and Build Supervisor but I still also pitch in on animation, FX, and other departments as needed. From the start of production right till the end, I'm there helping to put the final shine on projects alongside all my amazing colleagues.Recent notable work includes:Corner Gas Animated (4 Seasons, 2018-2021)Armadillo Avalanche (Mini Series, 2023)Todd and the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End (Movie, 2017)Psi-Cops (1 Season, 2023)Mary and Flo - On the Go (1 Season, 2022) Show less

Dot. - Season 1 (TV Series, 2016-2017)(Industrial Brothers, The Jim Henson Company, Kids' CBC)I rigged characters in CelAction for this kids series based on the book by Randi Zuckerberg.

Lazoo (TV Series)(Brain Power Studio, Kids' CBC, Gallus Entertainment)I animated some of the 2D FX animation in this preschool show based on the popular children’s book Lazoo.

Rocket Monkeys - Season 3 (TV Series, 2014-2015)(Breakthrough Entertainment, Teletoon, Atomic Cartoons, Hornet Films)I was fortunate enough to animate on this show about two monkey astronauts, their robot companion, and their wacky adventures in space. Shenanigans!

Toronto, Canada Area

Julius Jr - Season 1 & 2 (TV Series, 2013 - 2015)(NickJr / Saban Brands / BrainPower Studio)After helping build the main cast of characters earlier on in the production phase, my role shifted over from production design into effects - I ended up animating various effects used throughout the show.

Toronto, Canada Area

Julius Jr - Season 1 (TV Series, 2013-2014)(NickJr / Saban Brands / BrainPower Studio)I got to work on this animated preschool TV series based on the characters of the world-renowned Paul Frank brand. I helped build the main cast of characters as functional Flash animation resources, animated some walk and run cycles as reference, and designed and built various props.

Toronto

Looped - Season 1 (TV Series, 2014)(DHX Media Ltd., Neptoon Studios, YTV)I helped in cleaning up the provided color concepts in Flash on this fun looking show about two friends stuck in a time-loop.

Toronto

Intro to FlashI taught a 12 week course during the fall semesters of 2011 and 2012 covering all the basics of Flash animation, including familiarizing students with the Flash environment and designing, setting up and animating characters and props for "puppet-style" symbol animation.