I am a recent graduate from Laguna College of Art and Design, specializing in Storyboarding, 2D Character Animation and design. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop, TV Paint and Procreate, with basic knowledge of Maya, ZBrush, After Effects and Premiere Pro. I thrive in collaborative environments, welcome constructive criticism, and take a thorough approach to my work. My experience spans concept development, visual development, and animation for both studio projects and educational settings, including roles at Synergy Animation Studio and Walt Disney TV Animation, as well as online teaching.

Ang Yi Benet

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I am a recent graduate from Laguna College of Art and Design, specializing in Storyboarding, 2D Character Animation and design. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop, TV Paint and Procreate, with basic knowledge of Maya, ZBrush, After Effects and Premiere Pro. I thrive in collaborative environments, welcome constructive criticism, and take a thorough approach to my work. My experience spans concept development, visual development, and animation for both studio projects and educational settings, including roles at Synergy Animation Studio and Walt Disney TV Animation, as well as online teaching.

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I am a recent graduate from Laguna College of Art and Design, specializing in Storyboarding, 2D Character Animation and design. I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop, TV Paint and Procreate, with basic knowledge of Maya, ZBrush, After Effects and Premiere Pro.

I thrive in collaborative environments, welcome constructive criticism, and take a thorough approach to my work. My experience spans concept development, visual development, and animation for both studio projects and educational settings, including roles at Synergy Animation Studio and Walt Disney TV Animation, as well as online teaching.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist / Storyboard Artist / Visual Development at Synergy Animation Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Undisclosed project focusing on concept, story, and visual development for a TV/film project.
Character & Prop Designer at Synergy Animation Studio
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Created black & white and color character and prop designs for TV Series Pilot 'Lotus Lagoon'.
Animator at Walt Disney TV Animation
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Character animation for TV Series 'Hamster & Gretel'.
Concept Artist / Visual Development Artist / Storyboard Artist at Synergy Animation Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Undisclosed project work including concept, story, visual development; involvement in character and prop design across TV series pilots.
Character & Prop Designer at Synergy Animation Studio
December 31, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Black & White and Color character and prop designs for TV Series Pilot “Lotus Lagoon”.
Animator at Walt Disney Television Animation
December 31, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Character Animation for TV Series “Hamster & Gretel”.
Online Animation Teaching Assistant at We Heart Animation
December 31, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Helped organize curriculum and edit instructional videos; coached a group of middle school students through assignments; graded all their assignments and provided in-depth feedback.
Volunteer Artist at Assassin’s Creed Community Relief - Save the Children Charity
December 31, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Provided art and worked closely with organizers on community events; helped raise funds for relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria in the aftermath of 2023 earthquakes.
Concept, Story, Visual Development at Synergy Animation Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Undisclosed Project
Character & Prop Design at Synergy Animation Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Black & White and Color character and prop designs for TV Series Pilot “Lotus Lagoon”
Animator at Walt Disney TV Animation
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Character Animation for TV Series “Hamster & Gretel”

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Traditional Animation at Laguna College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Conservatory: Digital Media at Orange County School of the Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Traditional Animation at Laguna College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Conservatory Diploma in Digital Media at Orange County School of the Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Traditional Animation at Laguna College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Orange County School of the Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Best Animated Short - Gibboous
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Best Individual Student Animation - New York Short Animation Festival
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Premio Internacional - Animafest Udit
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Best Screenplay in an Animated Short Film - Short Way International Short Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Best Design - Laguna Animation Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services