Hi, I’m Frank Cahill, a filmmaker, animator, and digital illustrator based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Video, Animation, and New Media, and I have 6+ years of project-based experience creating digital content. I specialize in animation, motion graphics, and video editing, using Adobe Creative Suite to craft animated shorts, digital films, storyboards, and digital illustrations. I grow my client base through social media marketing, networking, and local artist communities, delivering pet portraits and other artwork with color-accurate prints and on-time delivery. I’ve collaborated with branding agencies like B&CO Milwaukee and contributed to e-learning video edits for university programs, always focusing on storytelling, strong visuals, and clear communication.

Frank Cahill

Hi, I’m Frank Cahill, a filmmaker, animator, and digital illustrator based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Video, Animation, and New Media, and I have 6+ years of project-based experience creating digital content. I specialize in animation, motion graphics, and video editing, using Adobe Creative Suite to craft animated shorts, digital films, storyboards, and digital illustrations. I grow my client base through social media marketing, networking, and local artist communities, delivering pet portraits and other artwork with color-accurate prints and on-time delivery. I’ve collaborated with branding agencies like B&CO Milwaukee and contributed to e-learning video edits for university programs, always focusing on storytelling, strong visuals, and clear communication.

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Hi, I’m Frank Cahill, a filmmaker, animator, and digital illustrator based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Video, Animation, and New Media, and I have 6+ years of project-based experience creating digital content. I specialize in animation, motion graphics, and video editing, using Adobe Creative Suite to craft animated shorts, digital films, storyboards, and digital illustrations.

I grow my client base through social media marketing, networking, and local artist communities, delivering pet portraits and other artwork with color-accurate prints and on-time delivery. I’ve collaborated with branding agencies like B&CO Milwaukee and contributed to e-learning video edits for university programs, always focusing on storytelling, strong visuals, and clear communication.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Illustrator at Frank Cahill Animation, LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and produced high-quality, detailed digital illustrations of clients’ pets on commission, showcasing advanced skills in digital art and creative design. Partnered with a professional printing company to deliver premium-quality physical prints, ensuring color accuracy, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery. Utilized social media marketing, networking, and community engagement with friends, family, and local artist groups to expand business reach and grow my client base.
Animator/Video Editor at Alta Peruvian
January 1, 2022 - October 25, 2025
Executed diverse commission-based projects, wearing hats such as director, storyboard artist, editor, sound designer, animator, videographer, and illustrator. Forged a strategic partnership with B&CO Milwaukee branding agency to amplify media reach and engagement. Swiftly incorporated client and project manager feedback to deliver polished video edits. Adapted and crafted marketing materials, ensuring design consistency and alignment with established branding by B&CO Milwaukee.
Video Editor at UWM School of Freshwater Science
January 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Rapidly edited e-learning modules tailored for virtual classes. Leveraged Adobe Premiere Pro expertise to ensure timely project delivery under stringent deadlines. Collaborated with UWM Freshwater Science faculty on strategic shot selection and editing. Enhanced audio quality using Adobe Audition, performing normalization, FFT filter applications, and noise reduction for optimal clarity.
Digital Illustrator at Frank Cahill Animation, LLC
January 1, 2022 - November 7, 2025
Designed and produced high-quality digital illustrations of clients’ pets on commission; partnered with a professional printing company to deliver premium-quality physical prints; utilized social media marketing and community engagement to expand business reach and grow the client base.
Animator/Video Editor at Alta Peruvian
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Executed diverse commission-based projects, serving as director, storyboard artist, editor, sound designer, animator, videographer, and illustrator; forged a strategic partnership with B&CO Milwaukee to amplify media reach; incorporated client and project manager feedback to deliver polished video edits; aligned marketing materials with branding by B&CO Milwaukee.
Video Editor at UWM School of Freshwater Science
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Rapidly edited e-learning modules for virtual classes; leveraged Adobe Premiere Pro to ensure timely delivery under strict deadlines; collaborated with faculty on shot selection and editing; enhanced audio quality using Adobe Audition with normalization and noise reduction.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
December 1, 2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Video Animation and New Media Genre) at University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Video Animation and New Media Genre) at University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
    uniE621 Pet Portraits
    I created my own LLC and networked with friends, family, and artist groups in order to expand my clientele inn creating commissioned highly detailed pet portraits. I partnered with a printing company in order to deliver high quality prints and have sent portraits around the world! illustrator commission
    uniE608 Demo Reel
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