Cannes featured storyboard artist, concept designer, and award winning comic book illustrator with over a decade of professional experience in cinematic composition, advanced anatomy, and visual storytelling. What I do • Bridge film production with sequential art by delivering camera ready visual plans for directors and producers. • Produce panels that read clearly for blocking, pacing, and emotional beats under strict production deadlines. • Work efficiently across film, TV, and print with a production oriented mindset. Selected work and credits • Space Racer — NASA supported feature showcased at Cannes 2022 — Lead Storyboard Artist. • Byron — full length feature storyboard work. • James Carman — award winning director and cinematographer, known for The Hidden Hand and festival winning documentary work. Delivered cinematography driven storyboards for his short film production. • Evan Werbin — producer with credits including the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Designed biologically grounded creature anatomies for upcoming horror projects. • Subterfuge — 90 plus panel action and stunt sequences (Dir. Dewayne Irving). • Devin Bienvenido — veteran TV director with credits including Law and Order SVU. Delivered 140 plus noir driven emotional panels. • Ghost Writer — award winning horror anthology illustration, recognized for its noir atmosphere and pacing. • Additional sequential art work for multiple independent projects. Core comic art profile • Skilled in dynamic figures, motion heavy staging, and high impact panel flow. • Deep familiarity with the Marvel DC tradition and its narrative grammar. • Influenced by John Buscema, Frank Frazetta, Greg Smallwood, and David Finch, while maintaining a personal signature style in storytelling and inking. Expertise • Visual storytelling, camera placement, blocking, and scene pacing. • Sequential art ranging from mainstream American styles to original signature work. • Advanced anatomy driven character and creature design. • Production aligned storyboard development tailored to on set needs. Working principles and tools • Efficient digital workflow using Procreate and Clip Studio Paint. • Hand crafted visual language with no generative AI and no shortcuts. • Craft developed through more than 20000 hours of drawing. Selected collaborators: Erik Bernard, Evan Werbin, James Carman, Brandi A. Hughes, Devin Bienvenido, Dewayne Irving. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Kadir Cive

Cannes featured storyboard artist, concept designer, and award winning comic book illustrator with over a decade of professional experience in cinematic composition, advanced anatomy, and visual storytelling. What I do • Bridge film production with sequential art by delivering camera ready visual plans for directors and producers. • Produce panels that read clearly for blocking, pacing, and emotional beats under strict production deadlines. • Work efficiently across film, TV, and print with a production oriented mindset. Selected work and credits • Space Racer — NASA supported feature showcased at Cannes 2022 — Lead Storyboard Artist. • Byron — full length feature storyboard work. • James Carman — award winning director and cinematographer, known for The Hidden Hand and festival winning documentary work. Delivered cinematography driven storyboards for his short film production. • Evan Werbin — producer with credits including the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Designed biologically grounded creature anatomies for upcoming horror projects. • Subterfuge — 90 plus panel action and stunt sequences (Dir. Dewayne Irving). • Devin Bienvenido — veteran TV director with credits including Law and Order SVU. Delivered 140 plus noir driven emotional panels. • Ghost Writer — award winning horror anthology illustration, recognized for its noir atmosphere and pacing. • Additional sequential art work for multiple independent projects. Core comic art profile • Skilled in dynamic figures, motion heavy staging, and high impact panel flow. • Deep familiarity with the Marvel DC tradition and its narrative grammar. • Influenced by John Buscema, Frank Frazetta, Greg Smallwood, and David Finch, while maintaining a personal signature style in storytelling and inking. Expertise • Visual storytelling, camera placement, blocking, and scene pacing. • Sequential art ranging from mainstream American styles to original signature work. • Advanced anatomy driven character and creature design. • Production aligned storyboard development tailored to on set needs. Working principles and tools • Efficient digital workflow using Procreate and Clip Studio Paint. • Hand crafted visual language with no generative AI and no shortcuts. • Craft developed through more than 20000 hours of drawing. Selected collaborators: Erik Bernard, Evan Werbin, James Carman, Brandi A. Hughes, Devin Bienvenido, Dewayne Irving. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Available to hire

Cannes featured storyboard artist, concept designer, and award winning comic book illustrator with over a decade of professional experience in cinematic composition, advanced anatomy, and visual storytelling.

What I do
• Bridge film production with sequential art by delivering camera ready visual plans for directors and producers.
• Produce panels that read clearly for blocking, pacing, and emotional beats under strict production deadlines.
• Work efficiently across film, TV, and print with a production oriented mindset.

Selected work and credits
• Space Racer — NASA supported feature showcased at Cannes 2022 — Lead Storyboard Artist.
• Byron — full length feature storyboard work.
• James Carman — award winning director and cinematographer, known for The Hidden Hand and festival winning documentary work. Delivered cinematography driven storyboards for his short film production.
• Evan Werbin — producer with credits including the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Designed biologically grounded creature anatomies for upcoming horror projects.
• Subterfuge — 90 plus panel action and stunt sequences (Dir. Dewayne Irving).
• Devin Bienvenido — veteran TV director with credits including Law and Order SVU. Delivered 140 plus noir driven emotional panels.
• Ghost Writer — award winning horror anthology illustration, recognized for its noir atmosphere and pacing.
• Additional sequential art work for multiple independent projects.

Core comic art profile
• Skilled in dynamic figures, motion heavy staging, and high impact panel flow.
• Deep familiarity with the Marvel DC tradition and its narrative grammar.
• Influenced by John Buscema, Frank Frazetta, Greg Smallwood, and David Finch, while maintaining a personal signature style in storytelling and inking.

Expertise
• Visual storytelling, camera placement, blocking, and scene pacing.
• Sequential art ranging from mainstream American styles to original signature work.
• Advanced anatomy driven character and creature design.
• Production aligned storyboard development tailored to on set needs.

Working principles and tools
• Efficient digital workflow using Procreate and Clip Studio Paint.
• Hand crafted visual language with no generative AI and no shortcuts.
• Craft developed through more than 20000 hours of drawing.

Selected collaborators: Erik Bernard, Evan Werbin, James Carman, Brandi A. Hughes, Devin Bienvenido, Dewayne Irving.
Portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Director at Ghost Reader (Comic Book; Cannes 2021 Shortlist)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Led visual narrative development and art direction for a Cannes-shortlisted graphic work, coordinating storyboard planning and illustration assets.
Storyboard Artist at Space Ranger (2022) – Sci-Fi Feature
January 1, 2022 - Present
Visualized key sequences and cinematic beats for a sci-fi feature under director Erik Bernard; contributed to character layout, action pacing and atmosphere.
Storyboard Artist at An Ounce Of Heroism (2024) – Feature Film
January 1, 2024 - Present
Choreographed complex stunt sequences and emotional beats; produced high-volume storyboard panels (90+), supporting pre-production for a feature directed by Devin Bienvenido.
Storyboard Artist at The End Is Almost Here (2025) – Upcoming
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed style-rich storyboard visuals for a high-stakes thriller; collaborated with multi-ward artists to craft action-driven sequences.
Creature Concept Artist at Unannounced Horror Series (2025) – Upcoming
December 8, 2025 - Present
Partnered with producer Evan Werbin (known for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) to design original monsters and established visual lore for an upcoming horror series. Translated script descriptions into terrifying, biologically grounded creature anatomies.
Storyboard Artist at Get It On Jones 2023
December 8, 2025 - Present
Developed storyboards for this 8.2 IMDb-rated series (Winner: Best Web Series at Boden IFF). Collaborated with multi-award-winning director Herman "J.R. " Johnson (Atlanta Short Film Festival 2025 Finalist & Running Wild Films veteran) to visualize 1970s period action sequences.
Lead Storyboard Artist at Byron 2024 (Feature Film)
December 8, 2024 - Present
Storyboard Artist Produced 120+ panels for a character-driven drama, emphasizing emotional expression and cinematic framing.
Action Storyboard Artist at Subterfuge 2022
December 8, 2022 - Present
Choreographed complex stunt sequences (90+ panels). Provided detailed visual guides for high-stakes car chases and hand-to-hand combat to assist the stunt coordination team.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Painting at Hacettepe University – Faculty of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

100% HUMAN ARTISTRY (NO GEN AI)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming