My name is Roxanne Ducharme, a French-Canadian illustrator and animator based in Panama. I’m an Emmy® Award winner and hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema from Concordia University in Montreal. Known in the generative AI community and on social media as TrashCanRoxanne, I am also a proud member of Runway’s exclusive 'Creative Partners Program' (CPP), a leading company in generative AI.

Since 1985, I’ve been working in 2D film animation, a career that has taken me around the globe. I’ve contributed to a wide range of projects, including feature films, documentaries, television series, video games, and advertisements. My roles have spanned animator, art director, director, concept artist, animation supervisor, storyboard artist, layout artist, layout supervisor and character designer.

Some of my notable film credits include Steven Spielberg’s animated feature An American Tail II: Fievel Goes West and the Oscar-nominated animated short The Village. I also worked on the beloved children’s television series Arthur, which won three Emmy® Awards. Additionally, my illustrations have been featured in animated segments for documentaries on the Science Channel, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic.

In 2023, I dedicated myself to mastering generative AI, gaining extensive hands-on experience with various platforms. I became part of Runway’s Creative Partners Program, a Super Collaborator with PikaLabs, and a beta tester for Haiper and Morph Studio. This deep dive into AI has strengthened my expertise, allowing me to stay at the forefront of innovation within the creative industry. My AI learning is an ongoing process, constantly evolving as I expand my technical skills and explore new possibilities. My goal is to blend my decades of experience in 2D animation with cutting-edge AI technologies, bringing a fresh and innovative perspective to the industry.

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