Who we are

Anders Sundstedt

M.Sc. | Founder | Owner | Video Director | Animator | Illustrator | Designer

Work with Anders and…

• Work with a Swedish multi-award-winning animated video director, animator and illustrator.
• None of your animated video production is outsourced. Everything is created from scratch, in-house in Scotland, UK.
• Work directly with the 2D animated video producer, not an agency.
• You won’t miss deadlines (perhaps you’ve had this problem in the past?)
• Work with an independent 2D animator that creates all assets, character designs, background art and animated content by himself.
• Work with a 2D animated video creator with a love of animation, illustration and a pride in the final animated video.
• Work with a friendly and disciplined 2D animator that takes pride in hard work but also having fun creating your project!
• Work with a director, designer, illustrator & animator who is up-to-date with the latest in 2D animation software and techniques.
• Pay a fixed video project price with no hidden costs or fees.
• Take a look at the awesome testimonials from existing clients.

Anders animated videos keep winning international film festival awards: 18 award winner, 10 award finalist, 14 award semi-finalist, 2 award quarter finalist, 2 honorable mention, 3 award nominee and 72 official selection.

“It is without a doubt that I can say Anders is a unique animator because his goal is not to finish a project and move on, it’s to make something he enjoys to make and has pride in and the final product shows us his love of animation.”
Jeff Rolfzen
The Lark and the Loon

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Media Technology & Engineering (Visualization Profile) 4.5 years
• 13 years independent experience creating 2D animated videos and whiteboard videos
• Personally made 40+ animated video projects from scratch (explainer videos, marketing videos, corporate videos, animated music videos, lyric videos and whiteboard videos)
• Worked directly with many international clients creating 100% custom made animated videos
• Personally created 7 animated music videos for artist & bands worldwide
• 116+ music video film festival achievements including 18 award winner, 10 award finalist and many more

ROLE

Meet Anders Sundstedt, the founder and owner of Sundstedt Animation, a creative studio specializing in crafting innovative bespoke content. With years of experience, Anders is an expert in creating high-quality animated videos, including explainer videos, music videos, marketing videos, training videos, educational videos, healthcare videos, demo videos, non-commercial videos, commercials, short films, and whiteboard videos for various industries, clients, artists, and agencies.

As a talented animator and storyteller, Anders has produced numerous successful projects, showcasing his exceptional skills and creativity. Some of his remarkable works include explainer videos, animated music videos, and commercials, among others. If you’re looking for top-notch animation that delivers a message and captivates your audience, Sundstedt Animation is your go-to studio. Here are a few examples of animated videos that Anders has created, by himself:

SOFI K - Animated Lyric Video

Karl Baudoin - Animated Music Video

Wonder - Animated Music Video

Catch a glimpse - Animated Music Video

The Old Red Rooster - Animated Music Video

Poka - Animated Music Video

Lush - Animated Music Video

Francis Martin – Animated Music Video

Live - Animated Music Video

Cayman Dance - Animated Music Video

Glasgow City Council – Animated Explainer Video

IDF - Animated Campaign Video

DPRAA - Animated Explainer Video

IDF KiDS - Educational Whiteboard Video

ADP Animated Series

Eco-Schools - Animated Explainer Video

Pfizer - Pharmaceutical Explainer Video

Fewer Funerals - Animated Explainer Video

The Black Sheep - Animated Music Video

Glasgow University - Animated Educational Video

Wolfman - Animated Music Video (loops)

Phyllis Sinclair – Animated Music Video (Loop)

Lofi Girl - Animated Music Video Loops

Microsoft - Windows Whiteboard Video

Windows Enterprise Software Assurance - Whiteboard Video

Windows Defender - Whiteboard Video

Windows As A Service - Whiteboard Video

Kom igång med Windows i molnet - Whiteboard Video

Duraflor - Animated Explainer Video

British Sign Language - Animated Infographics

100 Years in Marketing - Animated Explainer Video

Triple Card Holder - Introduction Video

ABOUT ANDERS

Anders is a highly skilled animator with excellent creative skills in creating bespoke, custom-made, and unique handcrafted animation sequences. With an eye for design and exceptional attention to detail, Anders creates high-quality content for a variety of industries, including startups, corporates, commercial projects, and artists.

He is experienced in working directly with clients from the early briefing stages, providing regular animation project progress updates and previews. His animated video work includes explainer videos, animated marketing videos, animated music videos, and animated whiteboard videos.

As an animator, Anders is highly proficient in Adobe After Effects. As an artist and illustrator, he creates original layered Photoshop artwork, directing all videos and animating the layered artwork together with voice/music files.

If you’re looking for high-quality animated video content, contact Anders today.

“As an animator, Anders is highly proficient in Adobe After Effects. As an artist & illustrator, he creates original layered Photoshop artwork. He directs all videos, animating the layered artwork, together with voice/music files to create 2D animated explainer videos, animated marketing videos, animated music videos and animated whiteboard videos.”

Work you can hire Anders for includes

• Animation Direction
• 2D Animation
• Character Animation
• Animated Music Video Creator
• Animated Lyric Video Creator
• Design
• Illustration
• Explainer Videos
• Motion Design
• Whiteboard Animation
• VideoScribe Animation
• Video Skin Retouching
• Healthcare animation
• 2.5D Parallax Animation
• Title Sequence Design

ANDERS KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with clients to create visually stunning bespoke styles and creative concepts that align with their brand and vision.
• Develop ideas, designs, artwork, illustrations, final designs and 2D animations, ensuring that every project is unique and stands out from the competition.
• Transform video briefs into captivating and original animated videos that engage and inform the audience.
• Implement high-caliber animations that are not only visually appealing but also demonstrate creativity and innovation.
• Accomplish work to deadlines and exceed client expectations, delivering top-notch animation projects from start to finish.
• Work collaboratively with clients, designers, and other animators to bring concepts to life and achieve project objectives.
• Utilize skills in illustration and 2D animation to create stunning visuals that communicate the intended message effectively.
• Develop 2D graphics and vector artwork to enhance the quality and overall aesthetic of animations.
• Effectively troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise to ensure smooth project delivery.

IMPORTANT SKILLS

• Expert knowledge of 2D animation principles, including character animation, compositing, and video editing.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects and Photoshop, allowing for the creation of visually stunning and professional-grade animations.
• Exceptional drawing and sketching skills that enable the development of high-quality storyboards and concept art.
• Experience in character modeling, rigging, and animation, bringing characters to life and creating captivating stories.
• Ability to create 2D background designs and assets that complement the animation and enhance the overall visual appeal of the project.
• Expertise in rendering, mastering, and uploading animations, ensuring that the final product is of the highest quality and meets project requirements.
• Proficiency in storyboarding, ensuring that the narrative and visual elements of the animation are carefully crafted and effective.
• Strong educational background, including a master’s degree in Media Technology & Engineering from a top-tier institution.
• Marketing, website development, SEO, and social media skills, ensuring that clients’ animations are seen and shared by their target audience.
• Proven ability to attract new clients and generate sales through effective communication and a results-driven approach.

OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS

• Fluent in English and native Swedish, with strong writing and communication skills that enable effective collaboration with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in application engineering, enabling efficient problem-solving and troubleshooting during animation projects.
• Experience with a range of software and platforms, including WordPress, cPanel, and Windows 10/11 Pro, allowing for seamless project management and delivery.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, Adobe Scripting (Photoshop), PHP, Basic, and other relevant coding languages.
• Learn more about Anders’ professional background in his biography below and on his LinkedIn profile.

Biography

Anders Sundstedt is a Swedish professional creative director, designer, illustrator, and animator based in Scotland, UK. He is the founder and owner of Sundstedt Animation, where he takes briefs from script and storyboard to production. From the concept stage through to completion and delivery, he handles concept, draft, art direction, design, direction, illustration, and animation on every project. Anders has proven high-level working experience in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Photoshop, and he is also experienced in meeting tight deadlines while following strict brand guidelines for corporate videos.

Originally from Finspång, near Norrköping, Sweden, Anders realized early on that he had a passion for drawing sketches and cartoons, and later started drawing digital graphics and developing programming skills on the C64 and Amiga computers. He was active in the C64 Demoscene for years as a Graphics Artist in the Demogroup Orbs and Mindlight Design using the handle/nick Jason, attending Demoparties in the early 1990s.

Anders completed a Technical College Graduate in Engineer & Electronics (4 years), followed by Industrial Economics & Technology Courses from the Industrial Economics program in Linköping (2 years). With an interest in animation, design, computers, drawing, computer animation, film, and programming, he then completed a Masters of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Media Technology and Engineering, with a profile in Visualization (4 1/2 years) from the University and Linköping University.

Moving to the United Kingdom

Anders had always been interested in using his skills within a creative field, so after graduating from University he moved to Sheffield, United Kingdom. There he spent the first 3 1/2 years of his career as an Applications Engineer – 3D Specialist / interactive games author. During this time he also created animated video specializing more in After Effects, Photoshop and Maya. Anders continued to learn more skills in animation and he knew the creative line of work was definitely for him.

Moving to Scotland

While moving to Scotland to work as a 3D/4D Photographer & Application Engineer at DI4D for 3 years, Anders continued to spend his free time broadening his expertise in the creation of short 2D animated films and motion graphics, mastering various methods and software. When doing this he combined his creative, illustration and animation skills with directing and passionate storytelling. Anders has produced a range of professional animated short films, including explainer videos, online commercial marketing films and music videos. Anders is also pretty handy with WordPress having continued to regularly develop, modify and improve this website for many years.

Anders is now based near Glasgow, Scotland and his main interest and business are producing, designing, directing, illustrating and animating engaging story-driven online commercials, explainer videos, demo videos, brand videos, corporate animations, educational animations, music videos and infomercials. He has directed and designed many animated short films using a variety of 2D cartoon styles and motion graphics techniques, to get the client’s stories, ideas, products or services across. He continues to combine his strong technical background with his artistic skills in often unique and unexpected ways, to create the best possible high-quality productions with his own personal style, in animated video projects all over the world.

Anders has a good network of contacts in the sector, with a track record of project delivery in 2D/2.5D design for digital media in commercially-related environments.

By 2020, the number of videos crossing the Internet per second will approach 1 million. (Social Media Week)

Anders combines his strong passion for 2D animation with creative direction skills and marketing knowledge. He would love to chat about your projects & ideas. If you operate outside The United Kingdom, Anders is at your disposal for online collaborations. Feel free to browse this website and if you have any questions about animated video or explainers, he can answer them. There’s not a whole lot of independent animators out there!

Contact a professional explainer video company to make your video. Find Anders here:
Contact Page: Contact
Email: hello@sundstedt.co.uk
Interested in our services? Passion for animated video and skills-improvement is our aim. Chat Live with Anders on this website, or on Tawk to Anders Sundstedt.
Full updated CV/Resume available on request.

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