Hi, I'm Alan Caldwell, a passionate Storyboard Artist and Director with over 20 years of experience in the animation industry. I specialize in bringing stories to life through compelling visuals and have worked on a wide range of 2D and 3D animated shows. My expertise includes understanding anatomy, acting, shot flow, and cinematography, which helps me create engaging storyboards and direct captivating scenes. I enjoy creative problem solving and have collaborated with several top studios like Disney, Warner Bros, Dreamworks, and Sony Pictures on popular shows such as Scooby Doo, Transformers Prime, and Fast & Furious: Spy Racers. I am proficient in tools like Photoshop and Storyboard Pro and familiar with the animation pipeline, always striving to deliver quality work that meets production needs.

Alan Caldwell

Hi, I'm Alan Caldwell, a passionate Storyboard Artist and Director with over 20 years of experience in the animation industry. I specialize in bringing stories to life through compelling visuals and have worked on a wide range of 2D and 3D animated shows. My expertise includes understanding anatomy, acting, shot flow, and cinematography, which helps me create engaging storyboards and direct captivating scenes. I enjoy creative problem solving and have collaborated with several top studios like Disney, Warner Bros, Dreamworks, and Sony Pictures on popular shows such as Scooby Doo, Transformers Prime, and Fast & Furious: Spy Racers. I am proficient in tools like Photoshop and Storyboard Pro and familiar with the animation pipeline, always striving to deliver quality work that meets production needs.

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Hi, I’m Alan Caldwell, a passionate Storyboard Artist and Director with over 20 years of experience in the animation industry. I specialize in bringing stories to life through compelling visuals and have worked on a wide range of 2D and 3D animated shows. My expertise includes understanding anatomy, acting, shot flow, and cinematography, which helps me create engaging storyboards and direct captivating scenes.

I enjoy creative problem solving and have collaborated with several top studios like Disney, Warner Bros, Dreamworks, and Sony Pictures on popular shows such as Scooby Doo, Transformers Prime, and Fast & Furious: Spy Racers. I am proficient in tools like Photoshop and Storyboard Pro and familiar with the animation pipeline, always striving to deliver quality work that meets production needs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at Disney Junior
September 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
Worked as a storyboard artist contributing to Disney Junior productions, translating scripts and concepts into visual storyboards to guide animation projects.
Storyboard Artist at Powerhouse Animation
August 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Served as a storyboard artist, creating detailed storyboards for various animation projects, assisting in the pre-visualization of scenes.
Storyboard Director at Skybound Ent
June 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Directed storyboards for the animated series 'Invincible', leading the storyboard team to ensure narrative clarity and visual continuity.
Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Contributed as a storyboard artist for 'Fast & Furious: Spy Racers', crafting storyboards that support the animation and storytelling process.
Director at Ellation Studios
September 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Directed the animation project 'High Guardian Spice', overseeing all aspects of direction and creative vision for the animated series.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
February 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Storyboard artist for series including Scooby Doo, creating engaging visual storyboards to communicate narrative and action sequences.
Storyboard Artist at Disney TVA
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Helped develop storyboards for 'Elena of Avalor', bringing episodes to life through detailed and expressive storyboard panels.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Hasbro Ent
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2015
Directed and storyboarded episodes for 'Stretch Armstrong and The Flex Fighters', combining creative leadership with detailed storyboard creation.
Story Artist at Hasbro Ent
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012
Worked as story artist on 'Transformers Prime' and related series, crafting compelling storyboards and visual narratives.
Director at Warner Bros
September 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012
Directed episodes of 'Scooby Doo', leading the production process and ensuring high quality animated storytelling.
Storyboard Artist at Cartoon Network
August 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Storyboard artist for ‘The Venture Bros.’, developing scene sequences and visual storytelling ideas.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
August 1, 2004 - June 30, 2008
Provided storyboard art for 'The Batman' animated series, focusing on action and character flow.
Storyboard Artist at Starz Media
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Contributed storyboards for 'The Avengers; Earth’s Mightiest Heroes', delivering compelling visual narratives.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
September 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Storyboard artist on various Scooby Doo specials including 'Chill Out Scooby Doo!' and 'Scooby Doo! Pirates Ahoy!'.
Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures Television
August 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006
Worked on the 'The Boondocks' as storyboard artist, supporting the animation team's visual storytelling.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures
August 1, 2001 - June 30, 2006
Directed and storyboarded multiple animated series, including Spiderman, Jackie Chan Adventures, Heavy Gear, Max Steel, Roughnecks, Godzilla, and Extreme Ghostbusters.
Storyboard Artist at Disney Junior
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Created storyboards for projects at Disney Junior, effectively translating written stories and verbal concepts into visual narratives for animated shows.
Storyboard Artist at Powerhouse Animation
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Worked as a storyboard artist on various projects, contributing visual storytelling and applying animation knowledge in a professional studio environment.
Storyboard Director at Skybound Ent
June 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Directed storyboarding efforts for the series Invincible, ensuring a coherent visual flow and high-quality story representation.
Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Provided storyboard artwork for Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, contributing to the visual development and storytelling process of the series.
Director at Ellation Studios
September 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Directed the animated show High Guardian Spice, overseeing storyboard development and creative decision-making.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
February 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Created storyboards for Scooby Doo productions, translating scripts into visual story sequences with attention to pacing and cinematography.
Storyboard Artist at Disney TVA
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Contributed as storyboard artist for Elena of Avalor, ensuring smooth transitions and narrative clarity.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Hasbro Ent
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Directed and created storyboards for Stretch Armstrong and The Flex Fighters, overseeing story visualization and production consistency.
Story Artist at Hasbro Ent
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Developed storyboarding and story art for Transformers Prime and related series, contributing to franchise storytelling.
Director at Warner Bros
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Directed Scooby Doo animated productions, managing storyboard teams and creative direction.
Storyboard Artist at Cartoon Network
August 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Storyboard artist for The Venture Bros., translating scripts into visual sequences to support production.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
August 1, 2004 - June 1, 2008
Produced storyboards for The Batman series, focusing on narrative clarity and shot composition.
Storyboard Artist at Starz Media
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008
Created storyboard visuals for The Avengers; Earth's Mightiest Heroes series.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2007
Storyboard artist for Scooby Doo specials including Chill Out Scooby Doo! and Pirates Ahoy!.
Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures Television
August 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006
Worked on storyboards for The Boondocks series, contributing to visual storytelling and animation preparation.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures
August 1, 2001 - June 1, 2006
Directed and contributed storyboard art for multiple series including Spiderman, Jackie Chan Adventures, Heavy Gear: The Animated Series, Max Steel, Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronicles, Godzilla: The Series, and Extreme Ghostbusters.

Education

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Qualifications

The Animation Guild local 839
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2012
The Animation Guild local 839
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

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