
Sean Sexton
Head of Character Animation
DreamWorks Animation
Sean Sexton has been a professional animator since 1999 and is currently the head of character animation at DreamWorks Animation. He started as a classically trained 2D animator working on Futurama before moving on to DreamWorks Animation. Sean was one of our first mentors and has been with Animation Mentor since 2005. He currently teaches Feature Animation Acting and Polish.
Sean’s Credits

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Boss Baby

Kung Fu Panda 3

How to Train Your Dragon 2
Films
- Spirit Untamed
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
- Boss Baby
- Kung Fu Panda 3
- How to Train Your Dragon 2
- Puss in Boots
- Megamind
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Monsters vs. Aliens
- Bee Movie
- Over the Hedge
- Shark Tale
- Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
Television
- Futurama
What Sean’s Students are Saying
Strong Motivation to See Us Grow
Sean delivers informative lectures while maintaining a great level of interaction with the students during the Q&A’s. He’s clear and articulates the content in a way that makes sense. He has a solid understanding of where students struggle and is specific about where each student should be focusing their efforts. I appreciate Sean’s strong motivation to see us grow and get jobs.
Best Mentor I've Had
Sean is the best mentor I’ve had at AM. His Q&As are always extremely informative and his critiques are super helpful. I’ve learned a lot in his class.
Incredible Eye for Detail
Sean has an incredible eye for detail. In ecrits Sean gives notes that many may not consider such as to scale the neck or hands manually to increase rig/pose appeal. His workflow lectures have been gold. Sean is honest in his feedback and advice in which direction he would take if he was in the student’s position. He is friendly and easy to talk to at Q&As. He welcomes questions and answers well. He has exceeded all expectations and lived up to his reputation as a top choice for a class 6 mentor.
Love Lecture Based Q&As
LOVE how the Q&As are more lecture based. It’s great learning more tips and tricks about what we will be focusing on that week. I also very much appreciate Sean’s honesty and constructive criticism!
Favorite Mentor
Sean is an amazing mentor and even my favourite one. I love his Q&As and thanks to him I’m learning so much. For example the workflow he teaches is so effective and critiques are very helpful. I would definitely choose him again.
Best Decision I've Made
Sean is an excellent mentor, his knowledge and willingness to help is a backbone to his mentorship. Seans lectures are always informative with new techniques and tips on animating. Choosing Sean as my mentor was the best decision I’ve made since joining AM.
Strong Motivation to See Us Grow
Sean delivers informative lectures while maintaining a great level of interaction with the students during the Q&A’s. He’s clear and articulates the content in a way that makes sense. He has a solid understanding of where students struggle and is specific about where each student should be focusing their efforts. I appreciate Sean’s strong motivation to see us grow and get jobs.
Best Mentor I've Had
Sean is the best mentor I’ve had at AM. His Q&As are always extremely informative and his critiques are super helpful. I’ve learned a lot in his class.
Incredible Eye for Detail
Sean has an incredible eye for detail. In ecrits Sean gives notes that many may not consider such as to scale the neck or hands manually to increase rig/pose appeal. His workflow lectures have been gold. Sean is honest in his feedback and advice in which direction he would take if he was in the student’s position. He is friendly and easy to talk to at Q&As. He welcomes questions and answers well. He has exceeded all expectations and lived up to his reputation as a top choice for a class 6 mentor.
Love Lecture Based Q&As
LOVE how the Q&As are more lecture based. It’s great learning more tips and tricks about what we will be focusing on that week. I also very much appreciate Sean’s honesty and constructive criticism!
Favorite Mentor
Sean is an amazing mentor and even my favourite one. I love his Q&As and thanks to him I’m learning so much. For example the workflow he teaches is so effective and critiques are very helpful. I would definitely choose him again.
Best Decision I've Made
Sean is an excellent mentor, his knowledge and willingness to help is a backbone to his mentorship. Seans lectures are always informative with new techniques and tips on animating. Choosing Sean as my mentor was the best decision I’ve made since joining AM.
Courses Taught By Sean
Courses may vary from term to term.
Feature Animation
Acting & Polish
12-Week Course
Animate a shot the pros would be proud of and finish your demo reel.