Adam Rowland

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
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

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