Our Leadership Team
Evan mayfield
Founder & Creative Director
Evan brings nearly two decades of experience from world renowned studios including Disney and Sony Pictures. A Student Academy Award-winning artist, he oversees all creative direction and ensures each project meets the highest standards of strategic storytelling and design. His credits span major projects such as Planes, G-Force, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Loki Season 2, and Jumanji. He has created content for Apple, HBO, Toyota, Amazon, AirBNB, Toyota, Walmart, Netflix, Facebook, Google, Uber and Samsung. As RISTOR's Creative Director, Evan leads every project from concept to final delivery, ensuring that each video (whether an explainer, corporate animation, or brand piece) carries the same level of craftsmanship and professionalism that defines his career. Evan is passionate about making high quality animation accessible to everyone. High quality ads shouldn’t just be reserved for the rich and famous. Businesses and creators looking to communicate their message with clarity and creativity need look no further than RISTOR Studios.
michael lynn
Director of Business Administration
With years of experience running his own 2D animation studio, Michael intimately understands both the creative and operational sides of the industry. At RISTOR, he leads client relations, contract management, and production logistics; ensuring each collaboration runs smoothly from first call to final delivery. His insight and leadership help bridge the gap between creative vision and efficient execution, making the process clear, efficient, and results-driven for our executive partners.
Our creative team
landon ellis
Lead Animator I 2D & 3D Animation I Storyboards & Animatics
Landon is a Lead Animator specializing in both 2D and 3D animation, with a strong focus on story-driven visuals and dynamic motion design. A graduate of Full Sail University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Animation, he combines technical precision with cinematic storytelling to bring ideas to life from concept to final frame.
His expertise spans 2D and 3D animation, storyboarding, and animatics, where he excels at shaping pacing, performance, and narrative clarity. Landon has contributed 3D work to major brands and organizations including Xbox, IBM, Paramount, The Macallan, Sphere, Airbnb, Mucinex, and Quikrete. He has also animated two music videos, further showcasing his range in visual style and performance-driven storytelling.
Outside the studio, Landon is an aspiring voice actor, continually developing his performance skills to deepen his understanding of character and timing—an influence that strengthens his animation work.
morgan ellis
Lead 2D Illustrator I Background Artist I Concept Designer
With a strong foundation in both fine art and digital production, Morgan is a Lead 2D Illustrator specializing in richly detailed background illustrations that bring stories to life. Her work blends atmosphere, storytelling, and technical precision, creating immersive worlds that support character-driven narratives across film, publishing, and animation.
As a graduate of Full Sail University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Animation, she brings a unique structural understanding to her 2D work, allowing her to design environments and assets that are not only visually compelling but production-ready. She also provides 2D rigging services, bridging illustration and animation with efficiency and creative insight.
Her experience includes illustrating children’s books, developing concept art for visual storytelling, and creating traditional painted murals and fine art pieces. Whether working digitally or with brush in hand, she approaches every project with a deep commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration, and visual storytelling.
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