Adam Rowland
Director, Producer & Stop Motion Artist
- Locations
- Auckland
Bio
Adam Rowland is a visionary stop-motion animator and filmmaker based in New Zealand. With over eight years of experience in the industry, Adam has built a reputation for his creative direction, attention to detail, and ability to craft unforgettable stories through the art of stop-motion animation.
Adam specializes in creating unique, character-driven stop-motion content for a variety of platforms, from high-budget commercial campaigns to independent feature films. His portfolio includes collaborations with well-known brands like Lee Jeans, where he brought the iconic Buddy Lee character to life, and campaigns that have captured audiences across the APAC region and beyond.
Adam's stop-motion projects are known for their witty humor, stunning craftsmanship, and ability to connect emotionally with viewers. His creative work spans from quirky animated shorts to full-length feature films, with a focus on storytelling that transcends the medium. In addition to his animation work, Adam is passionate about exploring new technologies and techniques to push the boundaries of stop-motion, creating work that resonates with both children and adults alike.
Adam has also recently directed and produced a world first challenging the automotive industry to think differently on how they build their content.
Experience
Year | Production | Role | Company / Director |
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AWARDS: | |||
2024 | FINNALIST: Best Childrens Music Video for Sing Along | ||
2023 | WINNER: Best Children Music Video Award for Sing Like a Unicorn | ||
2021 | WINNER: Best Director (Auckland City) 48 Hour Film Comp. | ||
2021 | WINNER: Best Film (Auckland City) at the 48 Film Comp. | ||
WORK: | |||
2025 | TipTop 'Cola Fizz' | Director, Producer & Stop Motion Animator | Tuckshop Studio |
2025 | Gordon Harris 50th Anniveray | Clamation Artist | |
2025 | Phloe TVC | Director, Producer & Stop Motion Animator | Breakout Room |
2024 | Lee Jeans TVC - Asia Launch | Director, Producer & Stop Motion Animator | Lee Jeans APAC Team Hong Kong |
2024 | Nature Baby 'Worn Again' | Director, Producer & Stop Motion Animator | Nature Baby, Auckland |
2023 | Sing Like a Unicorn | Director, Producer & Stop Motion Artist | Best Childrens Music Video |
2022 | RAGT TVC - Multiple Campaigns | Director, Producer & Stop Motion Animator | Flux Animation & Plato Creative |
2021 | Burger Fuel Mixed Media TVC | Director, Producer & Stop Motion Animator | |
TRAINING: | |||
2021 | Stop motion Courses 1 & 2 | Aardman Animations | |