Ian Farley
Creator. Artist. Animator
Bridging artistry, technology, and storytelling through hybrid human–AI animation
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ABOUT
As a professional animator and creative entrepreneur, I develop cinematic storytelling pipelines for the next generation of entertainment experiences. My expertise integrates traditional keyframe animation, motion capture, and Unreal Engine 5 workflows to bring lifelike performances to AAA game environments. My brand philosophy centers on creative sovereignty, transparency, and innovation—values that align with today’s shift toward customer-driven brands and authentic digital identities (Neumeier, 2015).
I am the founder of Nautilus Interactive Media (NIM)—hybrid entertainment studio committed to empowering artists through AI-augmented production systems. My professional journey includes advanced study in computer animation, game design, and entertainment business leadership. I specialize in real-time animation systems, MetaHuman pipelines, and virtual production methodologies that reimagine how digital stories are told.
By uniting creativity and technology, my mission is to help artists build meaningful, sustainable careers in the evolving digital landscape. As Neumeier emphasizes, brands must create “tribes” rather than “segments” by cultivating shared identity and belonging (The Brand Flip, p. 56). My brand’s community of creators and innovators forms that very tribe—driven by collaboration, mastery, and lifelong learning.
Reading List: The Brand Gap, The Brand Flip, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 (Maxwell), The 48 Laws of Power (Greene)
Resume Highlights: 15+ years of creative industry experience
Education: B.S. in Computer Animation, M.S. in Game Design, M.S. in Entertainment Business