I’m Brenda Ximena ("Xime") Roldan Romero, a Spanish/British 3D Animator with a deep passion for storytelling through animation. My journey began at Bournemouth University's NCCA (National Centre of Computer Animation), where I earned First-Class Honours in BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Visualization in 2019. I then pursued an MA in 3D Animation, graduating with Distinction in 2020. During my postgraduate studies, I had the honour of writing and directing the award-winning short film "Gaia," which received two awards and over 20 international film festival selections. I also had the privilege of participating as a mentee in the AccessVFX and Women in Animation (WIA) Circles programs, which provided me with an amazing experience as a student.

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My professional career began in 2020 at Blue Zoo Animation Studios, where I worked as a Junior 3D Animator on the TV series "Pip and Posy" and the short film "Sinking Feeling." In 2021, I joined MPC London as a 3D Junior Animator, contributing to projects like "Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers" and "Prehistoric Planet." I also worked on the pre-production stages of "Prehistoric Planet" Season 2, "Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom," and "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." I returned to Blue Zoo Animation Studios in 2022 as a Mid-3D Character Animator for "Pip and Posy" Season 2.

In April 2023, I joined AXIS Studios as a 3D Animator for an undisclosed Eyes of Wakanda. Shortly after, I moved to Jellyfish Pictures to work on DreamWorks Animation's "DOGMAN" feature. During the summer of 2024, I joined the Framestore team to be part of "Wheel of Time: Season 3" for Amazon Prime. Currently, I am part of the DNEG Animation team working on an undisclosed feature film!

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In addition to my work in animation, I am deeply committed to the animation community. I teach part-time as an Animation Lecturer at Bournemouth University and frequently collaborate with international animation festivals, where I offer talks and masterclasses. From 2021 to 2024, I served as the Vice-Chair for London ACM SIGGRAPH, contributing to the organisation for three years. I also mentor young animators, organise events, and help create opportunities for artists to connect and grow.

 

Furthermore, I play an active role in the BFX Festival as a festival ambassador. Since 2025, I have taken on the role of Co-Director of CG101, an event dedicated to bridging the gap between animation, film, TV, VFX, advertising, and other forms of CG. This event celebrates artists and talent from past, present, and future generations, aiming to create opportunities and provide access to educational talks and masterclasses for free, developing a community that is inclusive and accessible to all.

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I grew up as a self-taught artist, inspired by my family, where technology, design, art, and music have always been central. These influences continue to shape my creative approach.

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I’m passionate about creating projects that convey meaningful messages, especially those focused on environmental 'green' stories. I believe that as filmmakers, we have the power and responsibility to entertain while also educating our audiences, raising awareness, and making a positive impact on society and our planet.