Leo Dean is a multidisciplinary artist and trained animator with a background in fine art, digital illustration and community-based public art.
Education
OCADU Continuing Studies Certificate in Art and Design Professional Skills
Seneca Polytechnic - 2D Animation Sept 2023 - April 2026
Films
“Punk’d Pooch” (2024) - FX Animator
Toon Week Film - The Ghost of Boolach Beach (2025) - Storyboard Artist, Screenwriter, Production Manager, Animator
Until We Finally Meet (2024)
Unannounced Short Film (2025)
C.V
SKETCH Working Arts Mural Residency August 2021
ArtworksTO: Next Stream Alumni September 2021-May 2022
VIBE Arts Emerging Artist October 2021-present
Murals
CNE Mural August 30, 2021
Awards
Seneca Polytechnic - Winter Honor Roll 2025
JamFilled Diversity in Animation Recipient 2024
Ted Rogers Scholarship Class of 2017
Bill 7 Award Class of 2017
Tobacco 202: Emerging Trends (Youth Advocacy Training Institute) January 2017