I’m Brenda Ximena ("Xime") Roldan Romero, a Spanish/British 3D Animator with a deep passion for storytelling through animation. My journey began at Bournemouth University's NCCA (National Centre of Computer Animation), where I earned First-Class Honours in BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Visualization in 2019. I then pursued an MA in 3D Animation, graduating with Distinction in 2020. During my postgraduate studies, I had the honour of writing and directing the award-winning short film "Gaia," which received two awards and over 20 international film festival selections. I also had the privilege of participating as a mentee in the AccessVFX and Women in Animation (WIA) Circles programs, which provided me with an amazing experience as a student.

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My professional career began in 2020 at Blue Zoo Animation Studios, where I worked as a Junior 3D Animator on the TV series "Pip and Posy" and the short film "Sinking Feeling." In 2021, I joined MPC London as a 3D Junior Animator, contributing to projects like "Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers" and "Prehistoric Planet." I also worked on the pre-production stages of "Prehistoric Planet" Season 2, "Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom," and "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." I returned to Blue Zoo Animation Studios in 2022 as a Mid-3D Character Animator for "Pip and Posy" Season 2.

In April 2023, I joined AXIS Studios as a 3D Animator for an undisclosed Marvel project. Shortly after, I moved to Jellyfish Pictures to work on an undisclosed DreamWorks Animation feature. Currently, I’m excited to be part of the Framestore team, where I’m contributing to an undisclosed episodic project.

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Beyond my work in animation, I’m deeply committed to the animation community. I teach part-time as an Animation Lecturer at Bournemouth University and frequently collaborate with international animation festivals, offering talks and masterclasses. As the Vice-Chair of London ACM SIGGRAPH, I mentor young animators, organize events, and help build opportunities for artists to connect and grow. I also play an active role in the BFX Festival, where I work on partnerships and large-scale event planning.

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I grew up as a self-taught artist, inspired by my family, where technology, design, art, and music have always been central. These influences continue to shape my creative approach.

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I’m passionate about creating projects that convey meaningful messages, especially those focused on environmental 'green' stories. I believe that as filmmakers, we have the power and responsibility to entertain while also educating our audiences, raising awareness, and making a positive impact on society and our planet.