About Toon Dojo
We are dedicated to growing the film and animation industry in New Brunswick while remaining true to our roots.
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We offer top level 2D animation instruction, game development, and even production.
Our students range from junior artists' (11 - 16) and 17+. With focus on skill and portfolio development for those looking to begin an industry career path or pursue independent works.
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Located in Saint John, NB, our goal is to offer a local and affordable means for in studio education mixed with home based studies.
Brian Finlay
Animator/Director/Producer
Owner and Director
With over 24yrs experience in the production industry working at companies like Disney and Bron Studios, Brian looks to bring his talents to Saint John and help build a local animation community through teaching and collaborating with fellow creatives.
Brian has written and directed two tv shows for Bell Fibe TV1. This includes "Ug Wug" New Brunswick's first independent film to mix 3D animation with live action. Ug Wug also gained an international distribution deal as a film cut. Additionally the docu-series Drawn To It: Behind The Screens, showing the process of creating a 2D animated short.
