I am an animator with a focus on 2D traditional and puppet animation. I graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and a minor in storyboarding. Outside of animation I enjoy cooking, biking, and RTS video games.

Hidetomo Mitani Shen

I am an animator with a focus on 2D traditional and puppet animation. I graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and a minor in storyboarding. Outside of animation I enjoy cooking, biking, and RTS video games.

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I am an animator with a focus on 2D traditional and puppet animation.
I graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and a minor in storyboarding. Outside of animation I enjoy cooking, biking, and RTS video games.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Pizza Production at OG Pizza
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Responsible for operating and instructing other people on how to operate 750°F pizza ovens without causing burn injuries.
Barista, Cashier, Food Assembly at FoodMaster Cafe
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Provided a positive and welcoming for incoming customers while preparing their food and drinks.
2D Animator, Board Artist, Concept Artist at Chop Chop Loverboy
May 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Animated an object in Autodesk Maya and rotoscoped it in Toon Boom Harmony to elevate the visual quality in one of my assigned shots. Created boards for the movie night montage and designed the killer's living quarters with additional props.
2D Animator, Board Artist at The Showstoppers (2025)
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Animated characters interacting with each other for an animated comedy short film. Created boards for an interrogation sequence.
Lead 2D Animator, Board Artist, Concept Artist at 8th Grade Assassin (2025)
April 30, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Lead and guided 13 animators on Toon Boom Harmony and the 2D animation process, using Syncsketch for drawovers and critiques. Created boards for the introduction and climax scenes for a 3D & 2D animated short film, and was responsible for most animated effects.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment