Hi, I’m Carla Simorte, a studio artist and aspiring filmmaker focused on animation, design, and storytelling. I draw on a strong foundation in studio art and narrative boards to craft compelling visuals and characters. I love collaborating across disciplines, from drawing and painting to 3D design, motion graphics, and game art. My goal is to contribute to cinematic storytelling and imaginative projects, whether in film, animation, or game development.

Carla Simorte

Hi, I’m Carla Simorte, a studio artist and aspiring filmmaker focused on animation, design, and storytelling. I draw on a strong foundation in studio art and narrative boards to craft compelling visuals and characters. I love collaborating across disciplines, from drawing and painting to 3D design, motion graphics, and game art. My goal is to contribute to cinematic storytelling and imaginative projects, whether in film, animation, or game development.

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Hi, I’m Carla Simorte, a studio artist and aspiring filmmaker focused on animation, design, and storytelling. I draw on a strong foundation in studio art and narrative boards to craft compelling visuals and characters.

I love collaborating across disciplines, from drawing and painting to 3D design, motion graphics, and game art. My goal is to contribute to cinematic storytelling and imaginative projects, whether in film, animation, or game development.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Intern at Illumination Mac Guff — Animation Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Internship at a leading animation studio in Paris (2019). Assisted with production tasks, asset creation, and collaboration with artists.
Intern at Studio City Project
December 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Internship and project work (Dec 2017) focusing on art and production tasks during a high school program.
Short Film Producer at UN SEEN
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Produced a short film as part of a high school project, focusing on storytelling and visual design.
Short Film Producer at Unseen
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Produced a short film as a high school project, coordinating pre-production, storyboarding, and collaboration across art, animation, and design teams.
Production Assistant / Junior Artist
December 1, 2017 - Present
Assisted production tasks and supported animation and design teams; participated in internship and project work.

Education

B.A. in Studio Art at California State University, Long Beach
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
High School Diploma & French Baccalaureat (Cinema Specialization) at Lycée International de Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
A.A. in Studio Art Honors at Santa Monica College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate at Epic Games via Coursera
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art at California State University, Long Beach
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
High School Diploma & French Baccalaureate (Cinema Specialization) at Lycée International de Los Angeles
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services