FROM THE PHILIPPINES TO NORTH AMERICA

— Bringing Filipino Talent to the World

AIRI

BELTRAN

animator

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mentor

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creative advisor

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animator ● mentor ● creative advisor ●

With over a decade of hands-on industry experience and mentorship — and credits on The Addams Family, WondLa, and Monsters at Work — I understand what it takes to grow from student to professional. My goal is to share that insight with artists at every stage of their journey.

Whether you’re a student, an industry professional, or a creative hobbyist, I offer mentorship and consultation across all aspects of animation.

Each session is custom-tailored to how you learn best as an individual, designed to enhance your skills and sharpen your critical thinking, so you get the most out of the mentorship in mastering your craft.

*MAZU rig by Ramon Arango

A poster for the animated movie 'The Addams Family' featuring various eerie and quirky characters in a dark, gothic room with large windows and red curtains.
Poster for Disney's 'Monsters at Work' featuring various colorful monster characters from the series, with text promoting the show premiering on Disney+ on July 2.
Animated princess with dark hair holding a glowing blue sword, wearing a red dress and a flower crown, against a castle and ocean background.
Poster for Nickelodeon Transformers Earthspark featuring animated characters including two human kids, several Transformers robots, and vehicles, with text indicating a new season streaming on October 25 on Paramount+
Illustrated poster of the animated series 'Wondla' showing a young girl with dark hair holding a glowing object, surrounded by a cat-like creature, a wizard, and other fantasy characters in space background, with Apple TV+ logo and the text 'Wondla'
Cover art for Disney's "Goldie & Bear," featuring a young girl with blonde curly hair, a pink bow, and a blue dress, riding a scooter. Beside her is a brown bear in a green shirt. The background shows a farm with a house, trees, and flowers.
Animated poster for Madagascar: A Little Wild features four animal characters on a wooden stage with a cityscape background and colorful rainbow rays. The characters include a giraffe, an elephant, a lion cub, and a hippo, all wearing playful outfits
Animated characters from "Monsters vs. Aliens" including a woman with gray hair, a fish with a large eye, an orange creature with big yellow eyes, a green monster with sharp teeth, and a roach with big eyes, against a colorful background with the mov
Animated image showing two girls in school uniforms standing in front of a large historic building on a dark and cloudy day. A small dragon is flying above them.
Cover of the animated series "The Adventures of Puss in Boots" showing Puss as a cat dressed as a pirate, standing in a colorful town square with a fountain.
A promotional poster for the movie 'The Prophet'. It features a young girl with dark hair and closed eyes, arms outstretched, standing over a cityscape with domed buildings and a ship in the sea. The background includes a large blue hand with an eye
Promotional poster for the TV series 'Wondla' on Apple TV+ featuring animated characters and fantastical creatures with the tagline 'A new world awaits.'

Book a mentorship

Focused mentorships are offered through a one-on-one setting of up to 40 minutes per session and can be done both in English and Tagalog.

If you would like guidance on the following:

  • shot planning

  • reference analysis

  • camerawork and staging

  • in-depth shot breakdown

  • animation techniques

  • demo-reel review

This session can be tailored for you.

Rig feedback for animation is also available!

WORKSHOPS - coming soon!

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★★★ reviews ★★★

  • "Airi was an amazing mentor who really took my skills to the next level. Her notes are always spot on, clear, and super helpful. She totally respected my creative ideas and pushed me to go even further with my goals. I’m really grateful for her dedication, and I highly recommend her as a mentor."

    Santiago P.

  • "Airi was my mentor for 1 year and, under her guidance, I got to learn and improve so much as an animator. She walks you through every step of animating a shot and teaches you industry standards and techniques. It was with her valuable insights and support that I managed to get my first job in the industry!"

    - Anna Q.

  • "Working with Airi has been an incredible experience. She is always patient, encouraging, and skilled at breaking down animation principles thoroughly. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve been able to constantly push my skill set to the next level!"

    Erin C.

  • "Airi is an exceptional and professional mentor. Her warm, encouraging personality motivates students, and she is consistently attentive to our needs. Her insightful guidance and advanced animation techniques were genuinely inspiring. Through her personalised mentorship, I’ve grown into a more independent animator, equipped with the skills, tools, and mindset to move forward with confidence."

    Jiahao D.

  • “Airi helped me notice emotional details I had missed and understand the character’s acting more clearly. She quickly understood what I was trying to figure out and not only answered my questions but also shared extra insights, which I found especially valuable. Her feedback greatly supported my development as an animator.”

    Doyeon K.