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Hi, I’m Matthew P. Sullivan, an animator and storyboard artist with decades of experience shaping visuals for animated TV shows and features. I’ve contributed to iconic projects like The Simpsons, Family Guy, Rick & Morty, and more, collaborating with directors and writers to bring stories to life through storyboards, layouts, and visual development.
I’m proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, traditional hand-drawn animation, and puppet-style animation, and I love collaborating with creative teams to solve storytelling challenges and deliver compelling visuals.
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Freelance Character Layout Artist at The Simpsons
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995Provided layout and animation support for the series as a freelance artist, collaborating with directors and storyboard teams to establish character poses and timing.
Co-Creator, Writer, Animator, Storyboards at Agents of W.A.K.
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996Co-created and wrote concepts, contributed animation work, and produced storyboards for an original pilot optioned to Nickelodeon.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Cow & Chicken Hanna Barbara Studios
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996Developed storyboards for episodic content, collaborating with directors to sequence gags and timing.
Visual Development Artist at Turner Feature Animation
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997Created visual development artwork for unreleased feature project The Yellowstone Wolves, contributing to look and character exploration.
Storyboards, Storyboard Clean-up at Sony Pictures Animation
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999Produced storyboards and cleaned up storyboard panels for Channel Umptee-3, ensuring clear storytelling and pacing.
Storyboard Artist at Fox Television Animation
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Created storyboards for Family Guy, coordinating with writers and directors to map out sequences.
Storyboard Artist at DreamWorks Animation
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Contributed storyboards for Joseph, King of Dreams, aiding in visual storytelling and sequence planning.
Storyboard Artist at Film Roman Animation
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Storyboard production for Mission Hill, collaborating on episode pacing and shot composition.
Storyboard, Storyboard Cleanup at Cartoon Network Studios
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Storyboard and cleanup work for The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, refining panels for animation.
Storyboard Artist at Threshold Animation - Hershey Theme Park Animation
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Storyboard artist for theme park animation sequences, translating concepts into visual boards.
Writer at The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Wrote episodes including Which Came First?, Substitute Teacher, Nursery Crimes, and My Peeps.
Storyboard, Storyboard Revisionist at The Cleveland Show
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Provided storyboard work and revisions across Seasons 1-4 to maintain consistency and timing.
Storyboard Revisions at Bento Box Animation - BRICKLEBERRY
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Storyboard revision work for Brickleberry, refining sequences and visual storytelling.
Storyboard Revisions & Character Layout Revision at StarBurns Industries – RICK & MORTY
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Storyboard revisions and character layout revisions for selected episodes.
Freelance Storyboards at Warner Bros Animation – BUNNICULA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Produced freelance storyboards for two episodes of Bunnicula, supporting episodic storytelling.
Freelance Storyboard at ABC Mouse
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Created storyboard work for educational content and interactive learning sequences.
Freelance Storyboard at Warner Bros Animation - Dorothy and the Wizard of OZ
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Storyboard work for Dorothy and the Wizard of OZ, assisting with episode planning and shot direction.
Freelance Animator at Powerhouse Animation
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Created animation sequences for The Adventures of Kid Danger, focusing on character motion and timing.
Freelance Animation Cleanup at Neko Productions – Sonic Mania Adventures
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Performed animation cleanup to refine line work and consistency in animated segments.
Storyboard Artist – Season One at 7ATE8 Productions & Netflix (ZooWahoo)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Storyboard artist for Season One, translating scripts into sequential visuals.
Storyboard Artist, Revisions at Titmouse Animation (Bless The Harts)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Storyboard artist and revisionist work for Bless The Harts, ensuring timing and narrative clarity.
Toon Boom Harmony Rigging & Animation at Imagine Learning
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Rigging and animation work using Toon Boom Harmony for educational content.
Storyboard Artist / Harmony Animation Artist at Piemations Animation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Storyboard and Harmony animation contributions for Printer Problems and related projects.
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