Presenter

Jason Schleifer is a creative and technical leader with over 25 years in animation, technology, and storytelling. Currently Chief Creative Officer at Griptape, he focuses on Griptape Nodes: empowering creative professionals to harness AI in a predictable, controllable way to create exceptional content. As co-founder of Nimble Collective (acquired by AWS), he helped develop cloud-based animation production workflows, enabling studios to collaborate and produce from anywhere. His career includes senior roles at DreamWorks, Weta Digital, and AWS, blending artistry, mentoring, and strategic vision. Jason thrives on solving creative and technical challenges, inspiring teams, and helping artists bring ideas to life.