Jeff Spoonhower

Jeff Spoonhower is a highly experienced professional in the video game and animation industry. With a career spanning back to 2002, he has held various roles including Art Director, Cinematic Artist, Animator, Sound Designer, and Senior Video Editor at renowned companies such as Electronic Arts, Sony Computer Entertainment, 2K Games, and THQ/Deep Silver. Jeff's portfolio boasts credits in over fifteen games, including popular titles like Days Gone, Evolve, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Bioshock 2, and Borderlands 2.

Aside from his corporate roles, Jeff is also a co-founder of the independent game studio Resonator. Currently, he is dedicated to his debut indie game, 'Anew: The Distant Light', serving as the Art Director for the PC and console platform release. This project has garnered recognition at numerous game festivals and events, showcasing Jeff's talent and innovation in the gaming world. Not limited to game development, Jeff shares his expertise as a writer for Wireframe Magazine and as a lecturer at esteemed animation and game design universities and industry events.

Moreover, Jeff boasts an academic side to his career as an Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media Production at the University of Notre Dame. Here, he imparts knowledge through undergraduate courses covering 3D digital production, sound and music design, animation history, and post-production. Jeff's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Film Production and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame, followed by a Master of Fine Arts in Computer Animation from the Rochester Institute of Technology. His MFA thesis film 'Intelligent Life' has received international acclaim, having been screened at numerous film festivals and earning prestigious awards, including a nomination from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Student Academy Awards.