About me

Hi I'm Adrian, I received a Distinction in (MA) Animation at Northumbria University after finishing my (BA) Animation with a first class honours degree. I am a Screenwriter, Director and CG generalist with a passion for story and character. Looking for work in the North of England. My love for storytelling is based on how it can transfix and entrance people to develop and question their own emotions, it allows us to forget our everyday life and to be inspired by the extraordinary. My lifelong ambition is to create unique films that can make people experience exactly that feeling. Throughout the recent years I have been developing my skills in the CG world and am excited by the prospect of new challenges in and out of the studio based environment. When I was younger I spent a lot of time in front of the camera as a child actor; and ever since then I have been enthralled and inspired by film and media.

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Projects

• 6

  Rule BritanniaD&AD Submission for VICE RULE BRITANNIA commission.
• Adrian Coates | Directorial Showreel
• Adrian Coates | CG Generalist Showreel
• Died For Love | The UnthanksThis music video shows the final moments of the life of housewife, Evelyn Raines, as she struggles with the advancement of technology in 1969. The music video explores themes of loss and isolation and she prepares herself for the future. A music video created by Masters students at Northumbria University. turnheadstudios.com
• PeaksPeaks is a short film about a young man who died on a hilltop, his friend comes back a year later to show his respects for the anniversary of his death. Peaks was a one day shoot, experimenting with low budget film making. Credits: Directed by Adrian Coates Colourist - Michael Hamilton Music - Góðan Daginn (I DO NOT OWN THE COPYRIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC) Cast (in order of appearance): - Sam Callighan - Cameron Brown
• F/AMILYF/AMILY is a 3D short animation about a young girl who is craving love and affection from her Father; her Father is too afraid to show her his true feelings and never gets the chance to tell her he loves her. Northumbria University, Final Graduation Project.

Work history

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Video Editor & Motion Graphics ArtistSuperkrush
Mar 2017 - Mar 2019Gateshead, United KingdomFull Time
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3D DesignerThree Motion
Oct 2016 - Nov 2016Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKFreelance

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Skills

• Motion Design
• Camera Operator
• Screenwriter
• Film Directing
• Concept and Ideation
• Organisational Leadership
• Video Editor
• Animation
• Presentation Skills
• Designer

Education

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AnimationNorthumbria University
Oct 2015 - Oct 2016Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Masters Degree - Graduated with Distinction.
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Motion Graphics and AnimationNorthumbria University
Sep 2012 - Jun 2015Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Bachelors Degree - Graduated with First Class Honours.