About

Hello! I’m Nikki Tomaino, an AI & Real-Time Pipeline Innovator with over 20 years in the animation industry. Across my journey, from founding FableLight Animation Studios to leading teams at Blue Sky, Epic, and Spire, I’ve harnessed machine learning to elevate large-scale content creation without losing the heart of traditional storytelling.

I’ve been nominated for a VES (Visual Effects Society) Award, and I’ve also published a paper at SIGGRAPH, reflecting my passion for pushing technical boundaries. Whether it’s fine-tuning generative models (GANs, diffusion tools) for character consistency or using real-time engines (Unreal) to fill in the gaps when AI alone isn’t quite perfect, I focus on delivering cinematic excellence at scale. By uniting AI-driven automation with creative artistry, I help clients bring their visions to life faster—and with uncompromising quality.

My patent-pending AI platform embodies this synergy: it cuts iteration time from days to hours, enabling teams to produce stunning visuals on tight deadlines. From a 90-second AI-driven teaser (where consistent character design was paramount) to full-fledged production pipeline overhauls, my mission remains the same: blend artistry, efficiency, and technology into an unforgettable final product.

Volunteer Experience

• Election Official- General 2024, NY Primary 2017, NY General 2017, NY Primary 2018, Federal Primary 2018, Federal General, 2018, NY Primary 2019

• Women in Animation- Programmer and Team Volunteer

• Triangle Community Center, Norwalk Connecticut- Programmer and Team Volunteer

• Adopt-A-Dog- weekly walks every Wednesday 2013-2015

• Dorothy Day Hospitality House, Danbury Connecticut- packing and distributing meals during the holidays