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Hi, I’m Jacob Bankoff, a Los Angeles-based storyboard artist and 2D animator with a passion for storytelling in film and animation. I craft sequences, refine visual narratives, and collaborate with directors and art departments to bring ideas to life. I’ve worked on indie shorts like The Reaper and Big Pizza, developing storyboards, supporting production calendars, and helping keep crews organized on tight schedules. I thrive in creative, collaborative environments and enjoy turning rough concepts into polished visuals.…Hi, I’m Jacob Bankoff, a Los Angeles-based storyboard artist and 2D animator with a passion for storytelling in film and animation. I craft sequences, refine visual narratives, and collaborate with directors and art departments to bring ideas to life. I’ve worked on indie shorts like The Reaper and Big Pizza, developing storyboards, supporting production calendars, and helping keep crews organized on tight schedules. I thrive in creative, collaborative environments and enjoy turning rough concepts into polished visuals.

Jacob Bankoff

Storyboard Artist, Animator, Production Assistant, +6

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Hi, I’m Jacob Bankoff, a Los Angeles-based storyboard artist and 2D animator with a passion for storytelling in film and animation. I craft sequences, refine visual narratives, and collaborate with directors and art departments to bring ideas to life. I’ve worked on indie shorts like The Reaper and Big Pizza, developing storyboards, supporting production calendars, and helping keep crews organized on tight schedules. I thrive in creative, collaborative environments and enjoy turning rough concepts into polished visuals.…Hi, I’m Jacob Bankoff, a Los Angeles-based storyboard artist and 2D animator with a passion for storytelling in film and animation. I craft sequences, refine visual narratives, and collaborate with directors and art departments to bring ideas to life. I’ve worked on indie shorts like The Reaper and Big Pizza, developing storyboards, supporting production calendars, and helping keep crews organized on tight schedules. I thrive in creative, collaborative environments and enjoy turning rough concepts into polished visuals.

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Hi, I’m Jacob Bankoff, a Los Angeles-based storyboard artist and 2D animator with a passion for storytelling in film and animation. I craft sequences, refine visual narratives, and collaborate with directors and art departments to bring ideas to life.

I’ve worked on indie shorts like The Reaper and Big Pizza, developing storyboards, supporting production calendars, and helping keep crews organized on tight schedules. I thrive in creative, collaborative environments and enjoy turning rough concepts into polished visuals.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Intermediate

Autodesk Maya

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at Big Pizza (Indie Short Film)

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Storyboard artist for the indie short film; contributed to storyboard sequences for animation.

Storyboard Artist at Otis College of Art and Design

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Developed storyboard sequences, pitched boards, and revised notes. Contributed to the standard pipeline and participated in storyboard club meetings and discussions as a member.

2D Animator

January 1, 2024 - Present

Contributed as a 2D animator for indie projects, including ongoing work on the short film Big Pizza.

2D Animator at Big Pizza (Indie Short Film)

January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025

2D animated work on the indie short film. Created thumbnails from the script and turned them into storyboards; pitched storyboards and revisions were made as needed.

Storyboard Artist at 2D Animated Indie Short Film “Big Pizza”

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Created thumbnails based off the script provided, turned these thumbnails into storyboards, pitched storyboard sequences and made revisions based on notes provided.

Storyboard Artist at Independent / Freelance

August 1, 2022 - Present

Developed storyboards, pitched sequences, and revised story notes to align with directorial vision for short films and projects.

Storyboard Artist at Otis College of Art and Design

August 1, 2022 - June 5, 2024

Worked on many storyboarding projects adjusted to replicate the industry standard pipeline. Participated in storyboard club meetings and discussions. Developed stories that turned into storyboards.

Team Member at Eataly

November 1, 2021 - June 5, 2024

Operated POS and inventory database to efficiently check out guests. Assisted guests with questions regarding the store, products, and everything related. Maintained a neat and sanitized work area in accordance with the store policy.

Production Assistant

November 1, 2020 - Present

Managed calendar and administrative tasks for the production team, sent emails and deliverables to collaborators, and maintained an organized database of files and key information.

Production Assistant at Short Film: The Reaper

November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020

Managed and organized calendar for Producer. Sent out emails and deliverables to team members. Maintained a neat and organized database for files and other important information. Assisted the art department in preparing actors in costume. Drove actors to and from set when needed.

Production Assistant at Short Film “The Reaper”

November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020

Facilitated crafty runs and made sure all food was constantly in stock. Assisted the art department in preparing actors in costume. Drove actors to and from set when needed.