Hi there! I'm Emma Boone, and I'm an artist who specializes in realism (both people and animals) and realistic anime styles, as well as an experienced storyboard artist and cinematographer. I create art digitally and with traditional pen and paper - whatever the job calls for! Whether you've got a script that needs to be broken down into a shotlist and boarded, or a pet you need a portrait of, I'm your girl. Thanks to many years of teaching kids, working a front desk job, and lots of volunteer work, I have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, as well as good communication skills. As I've led and been a part of many production crews, I work well in a team environment but I'm also more than willing to go it alone. Price rates are negotiable!

Emma Boone

Hi there! I'm Emma Boone, and I'm an artist who specializes in realism (both people and animals) and realistic anime styles, as well as an experienced storyboard artist and cinematographer. I create art digitally and with traditional pen and paper - whatever the job calls for! Whether you've got a script that needs to be broken down into a shotlist and boarded, or a pet you need a portrait of, I'm your girl. Thanks to many years of teaching kids, working a front desk job, and lots of volunteer work, I have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, as well as good communication skills. As I've led and been a part of many production crews, I work well in a team environment but I'm also more than willing to go it alone. Price rates are negotiable!

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Hi there! I’m Emma Boone, and I’m an artist who specializes in realism (both people and animals) and realistic anime styles, as well as an experienced storyboard artist and cinematographer. I create art digitally and with traditional pen and paper - whatever the job calls for! Whether you’ve got a script that needs to be broken down into a shotlist and boarded, or a pet you need a portrait of, I’m your girl.

Thanks to many years of teaching kids, working a front desk job, and lots of volunteer work, I have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, as well as good communication skills. As I’ve led and been a part of many production crews, I work well in a team environment but I’m also more than willing to go it alone. Price rates are negotiable!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher at Atlantic Shores Baptist Church
March 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Taught preschool and kindergarten kids on Sundays; responsibilities included teaching the lesson, leading crafts, maintaining classroom order, and escorting children to and from large group worship time.
VBS Volunteer at Atlantic Shores Baptist Church and Avalon Hills Bible Church
July 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Served as both assistant and lead teacher for various ages; contributed to prop, backdrop, set, and classroom decorations in preparation for each VBS season.
Storyboard Artist at MFA Student Film - Corner Mart
May 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Collaborated with the director to create storyboards for an eleven-minute short film; gained insight into fast, efficient storyboard production.
Clerical Assistant, Circulation Assistant, and Task Specialist at Regent University Library
May 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Assisted with archival cataloguing; operated front desk and behind-the-scenes tasks; learned multiple systems and procedures; developed strong people skills and technical proficiency.
Storyboard Artist and Art Director at MFA Student Film - A Mother’s Dying Wish
February 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Collaborated with the director to determine shot minutiae; created storyboards and served as art director to ensure cohesive look and prop design.
Lead Storyboard Artist at Animated Student Film - Jennie
April 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Co-led a team of storyboard artists to create a complete set of boards for a 1.5-minute animated short; produced an animatic used by the animation team.
Storyboard Artist and Cinematographer at MFA Student Film - Miss June’s Prayer
June 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Designed shot lists and boarded the film to specification; coordinated with cinematography and prop teams to realize the director’s vision.
Lead Storyboard Artist at Regent Endowed Film - Lift
November 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Led storyboard development in collaboration with the director, cinematographer, and art director to support stunt coordination and filming.
Storyboard Artist and Cinematographer at MFA Student Film - The Man in the Beige Van
August 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Crafted shot lists and a complete storyboard set; created character posters for marketing and contributed to additional promotional materials.
Storyboard Artist at Independent Student Film - Motion
August 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Collaborated with a team of storyboard artists to produce storyboards and a full animatic for a 3D animated movie slated for 2025 completion.
Lead Storyboard Artist at Independent Student Film - A Walk in the Park
September 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Leading a team of storyboard artists to create storyboards for a 2D animated movie; coordinating with directors and DP to optimize workflow and selecting the best team members.
Illustrator & Character Designer at Independent Project - New Haven
October 1, 2025 - Present
Designing characters (expressions and turnaround sheets, outfits, hairstyle concepts) for a script and pitch deck; creating manga-style concept art for an animated series pitch.

Education

High School Diploma at Homeschool, Virginia Beach
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
BA in Animation at Regent University, Virginia Beach
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE621 Freelance Commissions
    My current line of work is creating commissions for clients - my services include pet portraits, character illustrations, keyframes, and realism portraits.
    paper Independent Student Film - A Walk in the Park

    A Walk in the Park was the most recent volunteer film I finished working on. On this project, I was the lead storyboard artist over a team of board artists; I was tasked with helping to create the shot-list, effectively plan the development pipeline, assist in the hiring process, create storyboards myself, and manage a team effectively.