Studio Zubio
Stephen Candell is a seasoned professional in the animation and visual design industry, currently serving as Creative Director and Owner at Studio Zubio since February 2020. Prior experience includes roles as Technical Art Director and 3D Visual Designer at Google, and Senior Character Technical Director at DreamWorks Animation, where key projects involved leading the facial rig team for notable films such as "Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs" and "Surf's Up: A True Story." At Sony Pictures Imageworks, Stephen excelled as Senior Technical Animator and contributed to the animation pipeline and rigging for projects like "Monster House" and "Polar Express." Stephen's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation from the University of Utah and a foundational education at Alta High School.
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Studio Zubio
Studio Zubio LLC is an independent animation studio located in Salt Lake City, Utah founded by character technical director Stephen Candell. Studio Zubio is uniquely experienced in fusing world-class character animation with cutting edge technologies. We create content and workflows for a wide array of visual platforms including: social media, film, television, toys and games.