Keanu Bantegui is a Puerto Rican/Filipino illustrator and animator based in NYC. He tells stories inspired by the fantastic and the real world. His goal is to design and develop a comic, animated series, and merchandise based on a world he created in middle school. He is heavily influenced by Filipino folklore, Japanese anime/manga like Inuyasha, and American comics like Jeff Smith’s Bone. Check out his website! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Keanu Bantegui

Keanu Bantegui is a Puerto Rican/Filipino illustrator and animator based in NYC. He tells stories inspired by the fantastic and the real world. His goal is to design and develop a comic, animated series, and merchandise based on a world he created in middle school. He is heavily influenced by Filipino folklore, Japanese anime/manga like Inuyasha, and American comics like Jeff Smith’s Bone. Check out his website! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Keanu Bantegui is a Puerto Rican/Filipino illustrator and animator based in NYC. He tells stories inspired by the fantastic and the real world. His goal is to design and develop a comic, animated series, and merchandise based on a world he created in middle school. He is heavily influenced by Filipino folklore, Japanese anime/manga like Inuyasha, and American comics like Jeff Smith’s Bone.

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Work Experience

Library Assistant I (VMR) at Pratt Institute Library
February 1, 2025 - Present
Handle checking in and out visual medias and technology in the library.
President at Pratt Institute Gaming Club
September 1, 2025 - Present
Manage a team to create and run events smoothly.
Vice President at Pratt Institute Gaming Club
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Manage events and club operations.
President at Pratt Munson Gaming Club
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Create and run events for a small community.
Lab Monitor at 1222 State Street/Illustration Labs
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Oversee equipment and assist people using the labs.
Team Member at True 2 Life
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Spread awareness of social services, programs, and opportunities.
Team Member at Heritage Farm Snug Harbor
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Weeding the farm land, planting crops, harvesting crops, upkeeping the grounds.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
COMD Illustration at Pratt Institute – Munson Campus
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
IBCP at Curtis High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Presidential Merit-Based Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
President’s List
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other