Born in São Paulo, Brazil, 1977
2003–2004 — Post-Graduation in 3D Animation, Seneca College, Toronto, Canada
With over 20 years of experience, Henrique Montanari works in animation and technical direction, collaborating with studios around the world.
Specialized in character animation and rigging, he combines expressive performance with technical precision, working primarily with Maya and Unreal Engine across film, games, and real-time production.
Today, he integrates AI-driven workflows while continuing to expand his contemporary art practice, merging advanced technology and artistic vision.
Animation Reel Maya / Unreal
My Friend Lovie ( https://www.youtube.com/@myfriendlovie ) is a preschool animated series centered around a heart-shaped character who changes color with her emotions. The show blends imaginative play with social-emotional learning, helping kids understand and navigate their feelings in a visually engaging and accessible way.
As Animation Supervisor on Seasons 1 and 2 of My Friend Lovie, I led the animation department across multiple episodes in simultaneous production, overseeing both creative quality and team performance throughout the series pipeline. Managing a team of approximately 10–15 animators, I was responsible for establishing animation direction, maintaining consistency in character performance and emotional readability, optimizing shot distribution, and ensuring on-time delivery across overlapping production schedules through close collaboration with production, editorial, and creative leadership.
In addition, I developed custom pipeline tools through coding and workflow automation, enabling a faster, more scalable
production process while allowing the team to focus more on performance quality and storytelling.
