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Cody Bender

Animation, Illustration, Photography, and Video Editing — from sketch to final frame.

Creator of the award-winning short film: Chairs

Chairs

Best Short Comedy
Milwaukee Independent Film Awards, 2024

Chairs is a 3‑minute mockumentary that was written and directed as a student project. In November 2024, it won Best Short Comedy at the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards, along with an Honorable Mention for Best Short Film

This piece blends dry humor with subtle absurdity, presented in a mock‑documentary format. It balances structured narrative with visual comedy and intentional pacing.

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This collection showcases my work across animation, illustration, photography, and video editing

Each project reflects a commitment to storytelling, technical precision, and creative innovation—whether produced for clients, collaborations, or original IP.

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Meet

Cody Bender

Meet

Cody Bender

I’m an animator, illustrator, photographer, and video editor with a dual bachelor’s degree in Animation & Digital Media and Video Production.

I deeply enjoy working with others to create fun and engaging animations and films. I aspire to be in the entertainment industry, either making effects for a video game or animating for a show.

From imaginative storytelling to professional client work, I approach every project with the same dedication and attention to detail.

I’m an animator, illustrator, photographer, and video editor with a dual bachelor’s degree in Animation & Digital Media and Video Production.

I deeply enjoy working with others to create fun and engaging animations and films. I aspire to be in the entertainment industry, either making effects for a video game or animating for a show.

From imaginative storytelling to professional client work, I approach every project with the same dedication and attention to detail.

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