Hi, I'm Pavla Novotna, an experienced Cinematic Artist with a solid track record in the game industry. I've contributed to AAA titles and am currently working on another exciting project, driving cinematic content across multiple departments to keep pipelines moving smoothly. I'm skilled in traditional and CG animation, storyboarding, video editing, illustration, and graphic design, with hands-on camera work and photography. I'm proficient with Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, Adobe Creative Suite and TV Paint, and I have worked with CryEngine, Unreal Engine, and a 2K Czech in-house engine. I earned a BA in Classical Animation from Tomas Bata University in Zlín.

Pavla Novotna

Hi, I'm Pavla Novotna, an experienced Cinematic Artist with a solid track record in the game industry. I've contributed to AAA titles and am currently working on another exciting project, driving cinematic content across multiple departments to keep pipelines moving smoothly. I'm skilled in traditional and CG animation, storyboarding, video editing, illustration, and graphic design, with hands-on camera work and photography. I'm proficient with Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, Adobe Creative Suite and TV Paint, and I have worked with CryEngine, Unreal Engine, and a 2K Czech in-house engine. I earned a BA in Classical Animation from Tomas Bata University in Zlín.

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Hi, I’m Pavla Novotna, an experienced Cinematic Artist with a solid track record in the game industry. I’ve contributed to AAA titles and am currently working on another exciting project, driving cinematic content across multiple departments to keep pipelines moving smoothly. I’m skilled in traditional and CG animation, storyboarding, video editing, illustration, and graphic design, with hands-on camera work and photography. I’m proficient with Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, Adobe Creative Suite and TV Paint, and I have worked with CryEngine, Unreal Engine, and a 2K Czech in-house engine. I earned a BA in Classical Animation from Tomas Bata University in Zlín.

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Language

Czech
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior II Cinematic Artist at Hangar 13
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Mafia: The Old Country cinematic work, pipeline setting, workflow monitoring, independent topic driving and issues solving across departments
Senior Cinematic Editor at Hangar 13
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Mafia: The Old Country mocap preparation, storyboarding, previz creation, lay-out blocking, camerawork, editing and debugging using Unreal Engine. TopSpin 2K25 compositing, camerawork, editing and debugging using company proprietary game engine
Cinematic Artist at Studio Palolo
October 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Cinematic Artist work for Studio Palolo in Ireland
Cinematic Artist at Build A Rocket Boy
April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Mocap preparation, compositing, camerawork and editing using Autodesk MotionBuilder and Unreal engine
Cinematic Designer at Warhorse Studios
June 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II mocap preparation, directing, storyboarding, scene staging, camerawork and editing using Autodesk MotionBuilder and CryEngine
Cinematic Artist at Hangar 13
November 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Mafia: Definitive Edition cinematic lighting and debugging using company proprietary game engine
Multimedia Designer at Studio Palolo
July 1, 2016 - May 1, 2019
Freelance multimedia designer for multiple international clients, including collaboration with a local TV station as a cameraman and video editor, across DTP, graphic design, storyboard creation to book illustration and photography
Cutscene Editor at 2K Czech
March 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Mafia III mocap preparation, storyboarding, compositing, camerawork, editing, lighting and debugging using company proprietary game engine

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Tomas Bata University in Zlín
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Introduction to Psychology
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Statement of Accomplishment - Scandinavian Film and Television
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet