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Charles E. Bastien Biography

Birth Name:Charles Bastien

Profession Art department, Director, Production designer, Animation department, Assistant director, Production manager

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from the Sheridan College in Oakville Ontario, Canada, in 1983
  • Widely recognized for greatly contributing to the creation of "The Magic School Bus" television series
  • Became a production designer at Nelvana Limited after proving himself as a storyboard artist
  • Has made a career for himself as a talented director of animated television shows
  • His career in the industry Began as a layout artist at Nelvana Limited

Awards

  • 1997Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Children's Animated Program: nominated
  • 2022Canadian Screen Award-Best Direction, Animation: nominated
  • 2023Canadian Screen Award-Best Direction, Animation: winner