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Eve Bolotova

Eve Bolotova

Virtual Production & Scanning Lead, Aardman Animations
Eve Bolotova is at the forefront of research and development at Aardman Animations, blending traditional stop-frame techniques with innovative technologies. Her work with Aardman began with 3D scanning of physical assets on Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, laying the foundation for deeper R&D into digital twins. She is now focused on advancing this field by investigating Gaussian splatting to expand the creative potential of stop-frame animation.

Eve now co-leads Aardman’s Virtual Production at Model Scale project, while also heading Digital Twins R&D, driving the adoption of emerging technologies to push the boundaries of creativity.

Previously, she worked on shows for Netflix, Nickelodeon, NBC Universal Kids, and the BBC, bringing her expertise to productions across live action, stop-frame animation, live attractions, and factual entertainment. This rich and diverse experience has shaped her holistic approach to visual storytelling and technical innovation.

Eve is passionate about using technology to create better stories and streamline workflows, freeing up time for creatives to focus on what they do best: being creative.