ANTONIO MORALES aka BUZO
I am dedicated to harnessing multidisciplinary creativity and technical expertise in creative direction, audiovisual production, animation, and graphic design to craft compelling, impactful content. With a strong foundation in cutting-edge graphic design tools, 3D creation, post-production, animation, and AI-driven image and sound generation, I embrace creative challenges that advance justice, equality, and sustainability. Through collaborative projects with major brands and international broadcasters, I aim to inspire, engage, and elevate diverse audiences worldwide. Committed to innovation and storytelling excellence, my award-winning work spans animated films, documentaries, graphic novels, and digital collections that reflect a passion for meaningful and transformative art.
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engraving and Stamping
School of Fine Arts of San Fernando, Complutense University of Madrid
• Secondary Education
Lycée Français de Madrid
• Other Courses
Music theory and piano, team leadership, audiovisual production, Unreal Engine, VFR flight mode, among others
Professional Experience
BUZO — Founder and Creative Director (2018 – Present)
• Creation and design of animated content for television, advertising, and social media
• Remote collaboration with clients and international teams
• Management of creative projects and development of innovative ideas
• Development of original content projects
• Concept art design for diverse productions
• Writing collaborations with screenwriter Dale Schott
Ink Apache — Co-founder and Creative Director (2004 – 2014)
• Leadership of a creative animation studio
• Development of original animation projects and new techniques
• Supervision and direction of a multidisciplinary creative team
Cartoon Network Spain (Turner) — Creative Director (1999 – 2004)
• Leadership of a creative team for on-air content, self-promotion, and branding
• Participation in international collaborations with European teams
Fox Kids Channel Spain — Creative Director (1997 – 1998)
• Development of content and creative strategies for the channel
• Management of creative teams for branding and promotional projects
Teknoland — Creative and Project Director (1996 – 1998)
• Design, development, and execution of early web projects
• Creation of the first Disney and Fox websites in Spain
Canal Satélite Digital — Audiovisual Director (1994 – 1997)
• Directed special programs for thematic channels: Cinemanía, Documania, Viajar, Canal C, among others
Canal+ — Director of Special Programs (1992 – 1996)
• Production and direction of special programs
• Content creation on art, cinema, video games, fashion, trends, and technology
Short Film Production and Direction
• Jadoube (1992) — Best Short Film at Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival and Alcalá de Henares Festival
• Interferencias (1996) — Best Short Film at the Madrid International Film Festival; screened at multiple international festivals
Skills
• Design & Animation: Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate), Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine 5
• AI & Digital Tools: Stable Diffusion, Leonardo AI, Suno, ChatGPT, Murf
• Languages: Spanish (Native), French (Fluent), English (Fluent)
• Core Skills: Creative direction, audiovisual production, innovation and concept development, team and project management
Notable Projects
• Animated Series: Animaliens, Elfy Food, Condorito Jr., Clanners
• Clients & Collaborations: Canal+, Disney, Turner, Viacom, RTVE, Sony, Cuatro, Channel 4, Mediaset, Atresplayer, top advertising agencies in Spain and abroad
Awards & Recognitions
• Over 50 international awards, including:
• Promax/BDA Animation and Design
• New York Film Festival
Interests and Hobbies
• Art and technology
• Content creation with AI tools
• Cinema, music, and literature (including graphic novels)
• History and geopolitics
• Sports: swimming, horseback riding, skiing, tennis, scuba diving
