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Dreamworks Animation

Rise of the Guardians

UI & Visual Design + Animation + Development

overview //

DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians explores the lesser known personas of some of the world’s most notable childhood legends including Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Sandman and the latest inductee, Jack Frost. Jack personifies childhood joy and mischief. The Snowball fight video, with over 13 million views and counting, features Jack in perfect form kicking off a snowball fight with neighborhood kids and a few of North’s elves. Those who follow the prompt to “Visit the North Pole” enter the world of North’s workshop. This custom YouTube channel lets users explore the extensive world of the Guardians through trailers, clips, drawing tutorials, behind-the-scenes footage and more.

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Creative Director

Evan Dehaven

UI & Visual Design

Alvin Groen

Copywriting

Spencer Donald

Art Direction

Nick Boes

Alvin Groen

Production

Jessica Amen

Concept Art

Jason Badower

Behance.net

Rise of the Guardians // Featured

YouTube Experience // Mar 2, 2013

The Digital Age Served

Rise of the Guardians // Featured

YouTube Experience // Apr 3, 2013

Project Type

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Dreamworks Animation

Rise of the Guardians

UI & Visual Design + Animation + Development

overview //

DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians explores the lesser known personas of some of the world’s most notable childhood legends including Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Sandman and the latest inductee, Jack Frost. Jack personifies childhood joy and mischief. The Snowball fight video, with over 13 million views and counting, features Jack in perfect form kicking off a snowball fight with neighborhood kids and a few of North’s elves. Those who follow the prompt to “Visit the North Pole” enter the world of North’s workshop. This custom YouTube channel lets users explore the extensive world of the Guardians through trailers, clips, drawing tutorials, behind-the-scenes footage and more.

team //

Creative Director

Evan Dehaven

UI & Visual Design

Alvin Groen

Art Direction

Nick Boes

Alvin Groen

Production

Jessica Amen

Copywriting

Spencer Donald

Concept Art

Jason Badower

Creative Arts Emmy Awards

SILENT HILL: Ascension // Winner // 2024

Innovation in Emerging Media Programming

Creative Arts Emmy Awards

SILENT HILL: Ascension // Winner // 2024

Innovation in Emerging Media Programming

Project Type

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Dreamworks Animation

Rise of the Guardians

UI & Visual Design + Animation + Development

overview //

DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians explores the lesser known personas of some of the world’s most notable childhood legends including Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Sandman and the latest inductee, Jack Frost. Jack personifies childhood joy and mischief. The Snowball fight video, with over 13 million views and counting, features Jack in perfect form kicking off a snowball fight with neighborhood kids and a few of North’s elves. Those who follow the prompt to “Visit the North Pole” enter the world of North’s workshop. This custom YouTube channel lets users explore the extensive world of the Guardians through trailers, clips, drawing tutorials, behind-the-scenes footage and more.

team //

Creative Director

Evan Dehaven

UI & Visual Design

Alvin Groen

Copywriting

Spencer Donald

Art Direction

Nick Boes

Alvin Groen

Production

Jessica Amen

Concept Art

Jason Badower

Creative Arts Emmy Awards

SILENT HILL: Ascension // Winner // 2024

Innovation in Emerging Media Programming

Creative Arts Emmy Awards

SILENT HILL: Ascension // Winner // 2024

Innovation in Emerging Media Programming

© 2025 matt webster. all images, LOGOs, characters, etc © & ™ respective to their copyright holders. Do not use without permission..

© 2025 matt webster. all images, LOGOs, characters, etc © & ™ respective to their copyright holders. Do not use without permission..