I’m Kel Simoes, a storyboard artist and visual development creator based in Calgary, passionate about character-driven storytelling and bringing dialogue scenes to life. I focus on strong emotional expression—whether I’m storyboarding tender moments between lovers or comedic, back-and-forth bickering between reluctant associates. I build shot sequences through clear thumbnails, 3D layouts, and iterative refinements based on feedback, then turn them into animatics using tools like Maya, Blender, Procreate, Clip Studio, and Premiere Pro. My goal is always the same: translate scripts into visually readable, emotionally resonant scenes, with character design and outfitting that supports the story beat by beat.…

Kel Simoes

I’m Kel Simoes, a storyboard artist and visual development creator based in Calgary, passionate about character-driven storytelling and bringing dialogue scenes to life. I focus on strong emotional expression—whether I’m storyboarding tender moments between lovers or comedic, back-and-forth bickering between reluctant associates. I build shot sequences through clear thumbnails, 3D layouts, and iterative refinements based on feedback, then turn them into animatics using tools like Maya, Blender, Procreate, Clip Studio, and Premiere Pro. My goal is always the same: translate scripts into visually readable, emotionally resonant scenes, with character design and outfitting that supports the story beat by beat.…

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I’m Kel Simoes, a storyboard artist and visual development creator based in Calgary, passionate about character-driven storytelling and bringing dialogue scenes to life. I focus on strong emotional expression—whether I’m storyboarding tender moments between lovers or comedic, back-and-forth bickering between reluctant associates.

I build shot sequences through clear thumbnails, 3D layouts, and iterative refinements based on feedback, then turn them into animatics using tools like Maya, Blender, Procreate, Clip Studio, and Premiere Pro. My goal is always the same: translate scripts into visually readable, emotionally resonant scenes, with character design and outfitting that supports the story beat by beat.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cashier at Sobeys
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Assisted and served multiple customers daily in a fast-paced retail environment. Handled cash and payment processing while maintaining speed and accuracy during busy shifts.

Education

Diploma of Advanced 3D Animation & 3D Modelling at Bow Valley College
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma of Advanced 3D Animation & 3D Modelling
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail
    Capstone Shortfilm - Magia Gems

    My final year Capstone Film from Bow Valley College

    I drew, edited and wrote this entire short film to act as both a showcase of my storyboarding skills but also as a proof of concept for my original story ‘Magia Gems’
    the project took place over the course of the last semester of my Bow Valley college final year.