Niko Blard

Nicolas BLARD is an award-winning director and member of the Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques "Les Césars." With over 25 years of international experience in the animation industry, he has worked on TV series like "Rugrats," "Oggy and the Cockroaches," and Disney's "Chip 'n' Dale," as well as feature films, VR projects, and AAA video games for renowned clients such as Microsoft and Pixar. Credited on more than 30 TV shows, Nicolas excels as a director, creative director, lead animator, and storyboard artist.

Furthermore, Nicolas is a showrunner with senior expertise in live event, video shooting, project development, editorial work, script doctoring, art direction, outsourced animation, and the entire TV and multimedia production pipeline. He is an international speaker and holds a master's degree in institutional communication, where he also offers international classes on media training and crisis communication.

Nicolas's specializations encompass project development and management, team leadership, storyboard creation, animation supervision, handling multiple projects, production and assets management, script doctoring/editing, possessing comprehensive knowledge of the production process, and showcasing exceptional drafting and storytelling skills. Additionally, Nicolas enjoys indulging in Pancakes and Omelette with cheese. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is also enlisted as a volunteer firefighter officer.

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