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My name is Daniel Dean Allen and I am a comics artist in Wellington, New Zealand. I illustrate my comic pages traditionally then scan and digitise for the colourist. When working with you, I will adapt your script into thumbnails for your approval before moving onto pencils for another check, and finally inks. If you need colours I can do that also.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Māori
Intermediate
Work Experience
Comic Book Creator at Taua Comics
January 1, 2024 - PresentInfusing ancient stories with a modern twist; breathing life into characters and landscapes that echo the spirit of Māori heritage.
Storyboard Artist at Sky New Zealand
January 31, 2024 - September 10, 2025Creating dynamic animated colour storyboards.
Book Illustration at Huia Publishers
September 30, 2023 - September 10, 2025Illustrated a book exploring the dynamics of Tuakana/Teina within Māori culture.
Illustrator at Cat and Mouse Television
January 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025Recreated a forgotten village lost in time through meticulously crafted images.
Storyboard Artist at Sky New Zealand
November 30, 2021 - September 10, 2025Creating captivating colour storyboards.
Head of Broadcast at LetsPlay.Live
September 30, 2019 - September 10, 2025Leading television broadcast production in oceanic esports, including switching and directing.
EVS Operator at Sky New Zealand
January 31, 2018 - September 10, 2025Replay, montage and highlight creator on multiple live sports events and television shows.
Assistant Producer at Sky New Zealand
September 30, 2017 - September 10, 2025Assisted in broadcast pre-production on multiple sports talk shows and live sports events; assisted in Sports Magazine show production.
Production Assistant of Sports at Sky New Zealand
January 31, 2015 - September 10, 2025Supported sports production activities across broadcasts.
Media Operator at Sky Television
November 30, 2013 - September 10, 2025Tapes operator supporting live and recorded programming.
Tape Operator at Whakaata Māori
January 1, 2011 - September 10, 2025General tape operations and daily production support.
Comic Book Creator at Taua Comics
January 1, 2024 - PresentResponsible for developing original Māori heritage-themed comics, including I Am Maui Issue #1 (March 2025) and Kairākau Issue #1 (June 2024).
Storyboard Artist at Sky New Zealand
January 31, 2024 - September 10, 2025Created dynamic animated colour storyboards for television projects.
Book Illustrator at Huia Publishers
September 30, 2023 - September 10, 2025Illustrated a book exploring the dynamics of Tuakana/Teina within Māori culture.
Illustrator at Cat and Mouse Television
January 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025Recreated a forgotten village lost in time through meticulously crafted images.
Storyboard Artist at Sky New Zealand
November 30, 2021 - September 10, 2025Created captivating colour storyboards.
Head of Broadcast at LetsPlay.Live
September 30, 2019 - September 10, 2025Led television broadcast production in oceanic esports including switching and directing.
EVS Operator at SKY TV New Zealand
January 31, 2018 - September 10, 2025Replay, Montage and Highlight creator on multiple Live Sports events and television shows.
Assistant Producer at SKY TV New Zealand
September 30, 2017 - September 10, 2025Assisted with Broadcast Pre-production on multiple sports talk shows as well as Live Sports events. Also assisting in the production of Sports Magazine show.
Production Assistant of Sports at Sky Television
January 31, 2015 - September 10, 2025Production support for sports programming.
Media Operator at Maori Television
November 30, 2013 - September 10, 2025Tapes Operator handling media assets and playback for broadcasts.
Tapes Operator at Maori Television
December 31, 2011 - September 10, 2025Tapes operations for broadcasting and archival footage.
Education
Diploma Level 7, Animation at Animation College (Freelance Animation School)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Mentorship, Storyboarding at Storyboardart.org
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Diploma Lvl 7, Animation at Animation College (Formally Freelance Animation School)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Mentorship, Storyboarding at Storyboardart.org
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021The Art of Storytelling & Comic Making at Proko - Marvels The Art of Storytelling Skills, Comic Making
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2035Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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