Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Eric Saamanen and Elizabeth Saamanen. Jeff graduated high school in 2001 at Sardis Secondary School in Chilliwack, British Columbia and later moved to Victoria B.C. to learn animation and graphic design. Eventually he taught 2d flash animation and became focused on creating his own comics and animated projects. Jeff Founded his home studio Twitch Pixel Studios with the love of his life of 17 years Natalie Harvey, and the two began production on their series Lost Hope, and most recently Star Crusade.