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About

30+ Years of Creative Leadership in Animation. Bruce Simpson is a Toronto-based animation director, writer, and kids content specialist with decades of experience creating compelling stories, memorable characters, and humour-driven educational entertainment.

His work spans movies, broadcast television, animated shorts, digital games, voice performance, and show development across major children's brands and international networks.

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Achievements

• 30+ years delivering professional animation, storytelling, and creative direction. Directed animated series for major broadcasters, including Marc Brown's (Arthur) HOP, JoJo's Circus, and the award-winning The Adventures of Napkin Man.

• Produced hundreds of animated shorts and interstitials for leading children's programming (Prank Patrol, Mystery Hunters, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Finding Stuff Out).

• Creator of award-winning independent films (including Stick Girl), showcased internationally on major networks and at top festivals such as Annecy, Just For Laughs, The Ottawa International Animation Festival and Spike & Mike's.

• Collaborated with leading studios and brands, including Disney, CBC, The Cartoon Network, Hanna Barbara, HBO MAX, MGM, Nelvana, Warner Bros., Teletoon, and the NHL.

• Developed interactive content including online and mobile games, as well as educational kids' media (puzzles, crafts, quizzes, and more).

• Writer across film, television, comics, magazines, and digital media; member of the Writers Guild of Canada.

• Voice performer for animated characters and puppetry.

• Post-secondary instructor in both traditional and digital animation.
  (416) 873-5107   BruceSimpson.tv@gmail.com