3D Learning Club

Manuel Bover – Animator & Visual Effects Artist

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3143156/

Demo Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgqhOtDYRfM

Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Manuel Bover is an accomplished animator and visual effects artist with over a decade of experience bringing stories to life on the big screen.

After animating on the award-winning short film Alma, Manuel moved to the United States to pursue his dream of working with top animation studios. His career has taken him to renowned studios including Rhythm & Hues, Animal Logic, and Sony Pictures Imageworks, where he contributed to beloved films such as Hotel Transylvania, Arthur Christmas, Smurfs, Legend of the Guardians, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Night at the Museum, and Yogi Bear.

In recent years, Manuel has expanded his craft to include visual effects and supervision on commercials, television series, and feature films with studios like MPC and The Third Floor. His more recent credits include Insurgent and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Alongside his studio work, Manuel is deeply passionate about teaching and mentorship, sharing his expertise with aspiring animators through workshops, classes, and open feedback sessions. His approach combines technical precision with storytelling insight, inspiring artists to push their creative limits.