I’m Salvatore DiSanto, a character stop-motion animator and storyteller from Long Island, New York, with a lifelong passion for bringing characters and handcrafted worlds to life one frame at a time.

Before stepping behind the animation table, I worked as a SAG-AFTRA actor in New York City, performing in television, film, and commercials. That experience gave me a strong foundation in character performance, timing, and emotion — qualities that continue to shape my work as an animator today.

Alongside my creative work, I built a technical foundation in news media as a studio and field technician, where I learned the importance of lighting, composition, and precision — skills that naturally complement the craft of stop motion.

To deepen my practice, I’ve trained with two of the most respected studios in the industry. At Aardman Animations in Bristol, UK, I completed Stop Motion 1 and Stop Motion 2, as well as the Stop Motion Professional Course (September–October 2025), held inside Aardman’s world-renowned studio. I also trained with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios in Los Angeles, completing their Beginner and Advanced Stop Motion Animation courses under the guidance of Alex Kamer.

I’m now pursuing a full-time career in stop-motion animation — creating characters, building worlds, and telling stories that connect with audiences of all ages. Every project is an opportunity to bring something heartfelt and handmade to life, one frame at a time.