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I’m Angelo Serrano, a 2D/3D animator and indie director based in San Francisco, where I create character-driven animated short films from concept through final composition. I enjoy building strong visuals through storyboards, set and background design, and thoughtful animation—then bringing everything together with tools like Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.…

John Angelo Serrano

Storyboard Artist, Animator, 3D Animator, +6

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I’m Angelo Serrano, a 2D/3D animator and indie director based in San Francisco, where I create character-driven animated short films from concept through final composition. I enjoy building strong visuals through storyboards, set and background design, and thoughtful animation—then bringing everything together with tools like Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.…

Available to hire

I’m Angelo Serrano, a 2D/3D animator and indie director based in San Francisco, where I create character-driven animated short films from concept through final composition. I enjoy building strong visuals through storyboards, set and background design, and thoughtful animation—then bringing everything together with tools like Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Skills

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Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Videographer at The Headlands Center for the Arts

April 12, 2026 - April 12, 2026

● Volunteered documentation process of recording numerous artist works ● Collaborated and directed by Osbert Parker

Jewelry and Metal Artist (Collaborator) at Osbert Parker Jewelry and Metal Artist (California College of the Arts)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Conceptualized and created custom jewelry designs across consecutive deadlines. Applied group feedback and critiques to each project, improving designs based on collaborative review.

Assistant Videographer (Volunteer) at The Headlands Center for the Arts

January 1, 2026 - Present

Volunteered in documentation of numerous artists’ works by assisting with and supporting the recording process. Collaborated and was directed by Osbert Parker Jewelry and Metal Artist, contributing to accurate capture and documentation of ongoing studio output.

Jewelry and Metal Artist (Collaborator) at Osbert Parker Jewelry and Metal Artists — California College of the Arts

January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026

Conceptualized and created custom jewelry designs across consecutive deadlines. Incorporated group feedback and critiques to refine each project, maintaining momentum and consistency across the production timeline.

2D/3D Animator and Director at Bigger Picture

May 11, 2025 - April 28, 2026

● Created 2D and 3D animation for a 5-minute animated short of an autobiographical story ● Produced 2D and 3D rigged characters for character animation ● Designed storyboards, characters, backgrounds and sets ● Directed 14 unique voice actors regarding their performance

2D/3D Animator and Director (Animated Short Film) at "Bigger Picture"

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Created 2D and 3D animation for a 5-minute animated short based on an autobiographical story. Maintained organized file management and documentation across each production stage. Designed storyboards, concepts, backgrounds, and sets. Managed meetings and provided direction for 14 unique voice actors based on performance goals.

2D/3D Animator and Director at The Cool Film Idea.mp4

May 12, 2024 - April 28, 2025

● Created 2D and 3D animation for an award-winning 4-minute animated short about artists ● Produced rigged 3D character models for character animation ● Festival awards: “Best Animation” at Butte Film Festival ● Composited all elements and effects in After Effects

2D/3D Animator and Director (Animated Short Film) at "The Cool Film Idea.m p4"

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Created 2D and 3D animation for an award-winning 4-minute animated short about artists. Produced rigged 3D character models to support character animation. Composited animation elements and effects in Adobe After Effects. Received festival recognition including “Best Animation” at Butte Film Festival.

2D/3D Animator and Director at The Cool Film Idea

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Produced 2D and 3D animation for an award-winning 4-minute animated short about artists. Built rigged 3D character models to enable performance-driven character animation. Composited elements and effects in Adobe After Effects, ensuring the final look matched the intended story and style; recognized with “Best Animation” at Butte Film Festival.

2D/3D Animator and Director at The Human Touch

September 20, 2023 - April 28, 2024

● Produced 2D and 3D animation for an award-winning 4-minute animated short about hands ● Festival awards: “Best in Festival” at Martinez Spooky Film Festival ● Directed a music composer for scoring the film

2D/3D Animator and Director (Animated Short Film) at "The Human Touch"

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Produced 2D and 3D animation for an award-winning 4-minute animated short focused on hands. Composited and supported animation using both 2D and 3D production workflows. Directed creative work tied to the film’s hand-centric storytelling. The film received “Best in Festival” at Martinez Spooky Film Festival.

Teaching Assistant and Murals Artist at Youth Art Exchange Studios

June 25, 2022 - August 3, 2022

● Provided art instruction and advice to high school students. ● Participated in designing and illustrating a large mural.

Teaching Assistant and Muralist at Youth Art Exchange Studios

January 1, 2022 - Present

Provided art instruction and guidance to high school students. Participated in designing and illustrating a large mural, helping translate educational input into finished artwork while supporting a collaborative studio environment.