Name: Rob Jones

Hometown: Victoria, BC

Publication:
Drug Facts for Young People

Born: 1980

Winning Ben Wicks Award entry:

• Cover
• Allan Asks
• Caffeine
• Freddy the Fish
• Parents

Current:

• Bob Hahn
• Rachel Loveless
• Raphael Pirard

Past:

• Alison Acton
• Ryan Browne
• Gabriel Choquette
• Stephen Downer
• Brianne Drouhard
• Jeff Epp
• Henry Fong
• Tanya Francis
• Aaron Given
• Rob Jones
• Al Kang
• Ian Maclean
• Greg Moran
• Mike Myhre
• Eric Peladeau
• Tyler Schroeder
• Rob Seddon
• June Um

Rob Jones was born in Victoria, BC and currently resides as an animator and Illustrator in Vancouver, BC. Upon being trained by various industry professionals, Rob continues to pursue his goals of becoming a recognized name in the animation and television industry.

With the inspiration and constant support of friends and family, Rob has drawn storyboards for television shows, commercials and as well to release the short animated film, "Kung Foolery" which has gone on to win awards at various film festivals, including the "BC Film festival", the "Santa Clarita Film Festival" and the "Just For Laughs Festival" in Montreal.

Rob relates his talent and success to his teachers, friends and family, but especially to his parents, for whom he holds the utmost love and respect for.

With his $10,000 prize money, Rob plans to further his education and career as an aspiring artist and story teller in the industry.