Mason is a Wellington-based animator and director with a knack for stylised storytelling and characters you can’t help but love. His roots are in 2D—drawn in by the emotional weight and clarity of hand-drawn storytelling—but he’s since become a powerhouse in 3D, with a particular flair for stylised animation.

A gifted generalist, Mason can take a character from sketch to screen—designing, modeling, rigging, and animating them with personality and precision. His designs are equal parts charm and craftsmanship—characters that feel alive before they’ve even blinked. His work is marked by bold colour palettes, expressive poses, and emotional beats that land with charm and clarity.

Most recently, Mason directed Bound, a CG short that has since become an internationally award-winning film—a heartfelt, visually rich exploration of connection and letting go.

When he’s not animating, you’ll probably catch him baking post-midnight brownies with friends, topping up a coffee with caramel,  or casually sketching up his next unforgettable character design on the train home, like it’s no big deal (it always is).