Hi, I’m Pat Pakula—a storyboard artist and director based in Los Angeles. I specialize in crafting visual narratives for animation, balancing comedic timing with dramatic and action-driven storytelling. My work spans feature films and TV series across major studios, where I collaborate with directors, writers, and production teams to translate ideas into dynamic storyboards. I’m passionate about collaboration, clear communication, and pushing creative boundaries. I love shaping pacing, character expressions, and visual rhythms that help teams tell unforgettable stories on screen.

Pat Pakula

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Hi, I’m Pat Pakula—a storyboard artist and director based in Los Angeles. I specialize in crafting visual narratives for animation, balancing comedic timing with dramatic and action-driven storytelling. My work spans feature films and TV series across major studios, where I collaborate with directors, writers, and production teams to translate ideas into dynamic storyboards. I’m passionate about collaboration, clear communication, and pushing creative boundaries. I love shaping pacing, character expressions, and visual rhythms that help teams tell unforgettable stories on screen.

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Hi, I’m Pat Pakula—a storyboard artist and director based in Los Angeles. I specialize in crafting visual narratives for animation, balancing comedic timing with dramatic and action-driven storytelling. My work spans feature films and TV series across major studios, where I collaborate with directors, writers, and production teams to translate ideas into dynamic storyboards.

I’m passionate about collaboration, clear communication, and pushing creative boundaries. I love shaping pacing, character expressions, and visual rhythms that help teams tell unforgettable stories on screen.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at Illumination Entertainment
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Developed storyboards for an unannounced feature film.
Storyboard Director at Wild Canary
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Co-directed Chicken Squad for Disney Jr., collaborating with a team of directors to oversee the series' creative direction.
Storyboard Artist at DreamWorks Animation
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Created comedic, dramatic, and action-centered storyboards for multiple episodes, including musical segments, enhancing narrative and visual appeal.
Storyboard Artist at STX Entertainment
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Developed storyboards for the feature film Ugly Dolls.
Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures Animation
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Created dynamic and expressive storyboards for comedic and emotional scenes. Developed action-packed and engaging storyboards enhancing energetic sequences and character interactions.

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Media & Entertainment