Eric Shaw
Animation professor
Education
- B.A., political science, Columbia University
Credentials
Teaching experience
- Professor, 2019-present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
- Visiting lecturer, 2013 and 2014, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Professional experience
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Executive producer
- 2018-2019, Rhyme Time Town, DreamWorksTV
- 2014-2015, PINY: Institute of New York, Disney Channel (Spain)
- 2012-2013, Daddy Baby, CCTV (China)
- Co-producer, 2016-2018, Muppet Babies, Disney Junior
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Story editor (head writer)
- 2016-2018, Muppet Babies, Disney Junior
- 2015, Cirque du Soleil’s Luna Petunia, Netflix
- 2010, WordGirl, PBS
- Staff writer (prime-time animation), 2005-2007, SpongeBob SquarePants, Nickelodeon
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Creative consultant
- 2019, Playmobil, untitled TV project
- 2015, Luna Petunia, Netflix
- 2015, Top Cat Begins, Anima Estudios
- 2013, Fish N Chips: The Movie, SAMG Animation
- 2007, Sid the Science Kid, Jim Henson Productions, Inc.
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Director
- 2018-2019, DreamWorks Television Animation untitled TV project
- 2017, Muppets, Live Action Segment
- 2013, GreenRoks, Russell Simmons Productions
- 2008, Fish N Chips, France One
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Writer (non-inclusive)
- 2014, Insectibles, Netflix
- 2013, Felix the Cat, Tremblay Bros. Studios
- 2013, Arthur, PBS
- 2013, Wild Grinders, Nicktoons
- 2012-2013, NFL Rush Zone, Nicktoons
- 2007, Olivia, Nick Jr.
- 2007, Sid the Science Kid, Jim Henson Productions, Inc.
- 2007, My Friends: Tigger & Pooh, Walt Disney Television
- 2007, Tom & Jerry Tales, Warner Bros. Television
- 2006, George of the Jungle, Cartoon Network
- 2005, Krypto the Superdog, Warner Bros. Television
- 2005, Xiaolin Showdown, Warner Bros. Television
- Prime-time sitcom writer, 1997, Secret Service Guy, 20th Television
Awards, recognitions, and honors
- Emmy Award, nomination, Muppet Babies
- Emmy Award, Outstanding Writing in Animation, WordGirl, 2010
Organizations
- The Animation Guild, I.A.T.S.E. Local 839, 2005-present
- Writers Guild of America, West, 1997-2000
- The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, voting member, 2013-present
Publications and presentations
- “The Power of Type.” Workshop presented for area high school students interested in studying art and design, Harrisburg, PA, 2013.
- Jury member at the Global Kids Media Conference, France, 2016.
- Television writing workshops in Finland and Denmark, 2016.
- Speaker at the Fredrikstad Animation Festival, Fredrikstad, Norway, 2015 and 2016.
- Lecturer and invited guest at BFX, London, UK, 2014 and 2015.
- Jury member at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, Stuttgart, Germany, 2014 and 2016.
- Jury member at the Libélula Animation Festival, Barcelona, Spain, 2013.
- Speaker at the Louisiana State University Red Stick International Film Festival, Baton Rouge, LA, 2008.
- President and international jury member at the Festival Internazionale dell’Animazione Televisiva, Salerno, Italy, 2008.
- Speaker at Armageddon Expo, Christchurch and Auckland, New Zealand, 2008.
- Speaker at Teesside University, Middlesbrough, England, 2007.