I am a seasoned storyboard artist and 2D animator with over 30 years in the animation and advertising industries, collaborating with global studios from Bardel Entertainment and DreamWorks to Dubai studios. I thrive in collaborative environments, love transforming ideas into clear visuals, and enjoy sharing knowledge to help teams grow and audiences connect with stories.

Fernan Allan R. Abelardo

I am a seasoned storyboard artist and 2D animator with over 30 years in the animation and advertising industries, collaborating with global studios from Bardel Entertainment and DreamWorks to Dubai studios. I thrive in collaborative environments, love transforming ideas into clear visuals, and enjoy sharing knowledge to help teams grow and audiences connect with stories.

Available to hire

I am a seasoned storyboard artist and 2D animator with over 30 years in the animation and advertising industries, collaborating with global studios from Bardel Entertainment and DreamWorks to Dubai studios.

I thrive in collaborative environments, love transforming ideas into clear visuals, and enjoy sharing knowledge to help teams grow and audiences connect with stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Storyboard Artist at Various studios and productions
December 31, 2019 - September 20, 2025
Freelance storyboard artist specializing in 2D/3D animation for international TV shows and features. Worked on projects including Dream Defenders (TV series and movie), ÖDDBODS, X-Hunters, Berry Bees, Pettson & Findus, Mia and Me (Season 4), The Willoughbys (3D/Feature), The Mysticons, Mansour, and more. Collaborated with studios in Singapore, Ireland, Germany, Canada, UAE. Proficient in 2D/3D layout, shot planning, and storyboarding using Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.
Storyboard Artist at Various international studios
December 31, 2016 - September 20, 2025
Storyboard artist for 3D/TV and 2D/TV productions across multiple studios, including Dinotrux, Vampirina, Peter Rabbit, Octonauts, Stinky and Dirty Show, Nella the Princess Knight, Mia & Me (Season 3), Talking Tom, Blinky Bill, The Linkers, Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs, Fanshaw and Crudnut, Lego-Let’s Go!, Shabiyat al Cartoon, Captain Kalfhaan, ODDBODS.
Storyboard Artist at ODDBODS / One Animation (and related works)
December 31, 2012 - September 20, 2025
Storyboard artist with One Animation for 2D/3D animation content including Freej, SIRAJ, Life of Ahmad, Ben & Izzy; contributed to projects across multiple regions and studios.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Dream Defenders (3D series) / The Movie; ODDBODS (OneAnimation); X-Hunters (Infinite Studios); Berry Bees (Telegael/ Elk Studio); Pettson & Findus (B-Water Studios); Mia and Me (Season 4) (Hahn Films); Dream Defenders Movie (Tiny Island Production); Monke
December 31, 2019 - September 20, 2025
Storyboard artist for multiple 2D/3D TV series and feature projects across international studios, providing shot planning, sequence breakdowns, and visual storytelling for Dream Defenders, ODDBODS, X-Hunters, Berry Bees, Mia and Me, The Willoughbys, The Mysticons, Mansour, and more.
Storyboard Artist at Dinotrux; Vampirina; Peter Rabbit; Octonauts; Stinky and Dirty Show; Nella the Princess Knight; Mia & Me (Season 3); Talking Tom; Blinky Bill; The Linkers; Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs; Lego-Let's Go!; Shabiyat al Cartoon; Captain Kalfhaan; Fans
December 31, 2016 - September 20, 2025
Worked on a range of 2D/3D animated TV series across major studios (Bardel Entertainment/DreamWorks, Brown Bag Films, Ellips/Anime, Flying Bark Productions, SLR Productions) delivering comprehensive storyboards, character poses, and shot directions for cross‑country productions.
Storyboard Artist at Various international studios
December 31, 2012 - September 20, 2025
Created storyboards for numerous TV series and features including Freej, SIRAJ, Life of Ahmad, Ben & Izzy, Winx, Huntik, School for the Vampires, FTPD-Fairy Tales Police Dept., Tabaluga, Madeline, Crime Time, Master Raindrop, Wild Animal Babies, Ghosts of Time, Nanoboy.
Storyboard Artist at Freelance
December 31, 2021 - September 20, 2025
Freelance storyboard artist working on a wide range of international TV series and features in 2D and 3D for studios including Magpie6Media, Yowza, Tiny Island Production, Oneanimation, Ellips/Anime Italy, Telegael/Elk Studio, B-Water Studios, Hahn Films, Jam Media, Bron Studios, Nelvana/Corus, Brown Bag Films, Flying Bark Production, SLR Productions, M2Film, Fanar Productions, IProduction Studios, Rainbow (Italy), and others. Based in Dubai, UAE; proficient with Toon Boom Storyboard Pro v.7 and collaborating across multiple time zones.
Storyboard Artist at Bardel Entertainment / DreamWorks
December 31, 2016 - September 20, 2025
Storyboard artist on 3D TV series including Dinotrux (and related projects) for Bardel Entertainment / DreamWorks.
Storyboard Artist at Lammtara Pictures / regional studios
December 31, 2012 - September 20, 2025
Storyboard artist contributing to UAE/Middle East productions such as FREEJ and SIRAJ, Life of Ahmad, Ben & Izzy, Winx, Huntik, School for the Vampires and other 2D/3D TV projects across multiple studios.
Storyboard Artist at OneAnimation
January 1, 2013 - September 20, 2025
ODDBODS 3D Series (2012-2013); contributed storyboards.

Education

BFA Visual Communication at University of the Philippines
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986
Film Institute Training at Mowelfund Film Institute
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
BFA Visual Communication at University of the Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986
Film Institute Program at Mowelfund Film Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
BFA Visual Communication at University of the Philippines
January 1, 1986 - September 20, 2025
Film Institute Training at Mowelfund Film Institute
January 1, 1996 - September 20, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of the Philippines
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
High School at Penaranda National High School
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1981
Film and Animation Certificate at Mowelfund Film Institute
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
CG Workshop Certification at Colorchips CG Workshop, Hyderabad, India
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Film and Animation Certificate
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Animation and Modeling Certificate
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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