I am Jaiden Hawkes (or Ari), a rising Senior in the BFA Animation program at the School of Visual Arts. I am a passionate storyteller excited to share my ideas with the world, and I hope to help other people bring theirs to life in my early career! I'm very fond of dragons and all manner of fantastical creatures.

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I will be at Annecy 2026 to make connections, find future internships, and learn more about the professional industry. I look forward to working with you!