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Hello! I’m Kam Kalambay, an animation director, storyboard artist, and 2D animator based in Arlington, Texas. I specialize in cinematic storytelling, animatics, and action-driven visual direction, with a track record across feature films, television, video games, and music projects. I thrive on collaborative storytelling and turning scripts and voiceovers into clear cinematic sequences that engage audiences while maintaining emotional continuity throughout a sequence.
With experience ranging from concept development and visual design to performance-driven animation and voice acting, I bring a strong sense of timing, staging, and character performance to every project. I enjoy shaping tone and rhythm across sequences and delivering production-ready boards and animatics that help teams move fast and tell compelling stories.
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Language
English
Fluent
Swahili
Intermediate
Work Experience
Creative Art Director, Animator, and Storyboard Artist at Bdukehubb, Inc.
November 1, 2022 - PresentCollaborated with Academy Award-winning producer Beth Hubbard on a confidential animated proof of concept project. Designed original and visually impactful characters aligning with project requirements. Produced animatics communicating effective pacing and visual direction. Delivered lead animation for significant sequences, showcasing expertise in dynamic motion and narrative.
Storyboard Artist at Creators Arc Studios
March 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Crafted dynamic storyboard animatics for "Glitchfits," enhancing visual storytelling.
Storyboard Artist at Martian Blueberry
November 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Created 2D animation sequences for unreleased video game cinematic projects. Provided key animation and revisions to maintain high visual standards.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Nasse Animation Studio
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Developed storyboard animatics for an animated feature trailer, with emphasis on dynamic pacing, choreography, and camera work.
Character Artist at Martian Blueberry
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025Designed distinctive characters and contributed to the art direction of a music video series. Worked closely with the director to ensure cohesive and compelling visual storytelling.
Art Director and Story Artist at Wild Comet Media
June 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Directed animatic and visual sequence for Tinkerhell, which premiered at festivals such as Fantasia and Screamfest. Designed the production poster and provided creative input throughout the project lifecycle.
Storyboard Artist and Revisionist at Nickelodeon Animation
June 30, 2023 - July 31, 2025Contributed storyboards and revisions for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Focused on developing dynamic action sequences and enhancing visual storytelling.
Animation Director at Tuff Gong Worldwide
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025Directed and animated the music video The Lucky One for Grammy-winning artist Ziggy Marley.
Animation Director at Universal Music Group
March 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025Directed and animated the music video Apple Tree for multi-award-winning artist Erykah Badu.
Character Animator at Secret Sauce Studio
January 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025Animated scenes for the music video Cow Attack - Never Underestimate a Cow.
Lead Animator at Dreambear Productions
November 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025Designed and animated the 2D music video Lazy for The Living Tombstone, garnering millions of YouTube views.
Animation Director at Tuff Gong Worldwide
June 30, 2018 - July 31, 2025Directed and animated Rebellion Rises for Grammy-winning artist Ziggy Marley.
Storyboard Artist at Indigo Veil Media
September 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025Created detailed storyboards for Fractal, a short film by The Boys showrunner Anslem Richardson.
Storyboard Artist at Secret Sauce Studio for Gearbox/2K Games
September 30, 2015 - July 31, 2025Developed storyboards for action cinematics in Battleborn, a major video game title.
Storyboard Artist at Creators Arc Studios
March 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Crafted dynamic storyboard animatics for "Glitchfits," enhancing visual storytelling.
Lead Animator at Dreambear Productions
November 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025Designed and animated the 2D music video 'Lazy' for The Living Tombstone, garnering millions of YouTube views.
Animation Director at Tuff Gong Worldwide
June 30, 2018 - July 31, 2025Directed and animated 'Rebellion Rises' for Grammy-winning artist Ziggy Marley.
Storyboard Artist at Indigo Veil Media
September 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025Created detailed storyboards for 'Fractal', a short film by The Boys showrunner Anslem Richardson.
Storyboard Artist at Secret Sauce Studio for Gearbox/2K Games
September 30, 2015 - July 31, 2025Developed storyboards for action cinematics in the video game 'Battleborn'.
Account Relationship Manager at Co-op Solutions
January 31, 2021 - July 31, 2025Managed multiple client accounts and cultivated strong professional relationships.
Creative Art Director, Animator, and Storyboard Artist at Bdukehubb, Inc.
November 1, 2022 - PresentCollaborated with Academy Award-winning producer Beth Hubbard on a confidential animated proof of concept project. Designed original and visually impactful characters aligning with project requirements. Produced animatics communicating effective pacing and visual direction. Delivered lead animation for significant sequences, showcasing expertise in dynamic motion and narrative.
Storyboard Artist at Creators Arc Studios
March 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Crafted dynamic storyboard animatics for "Glitchfits," enhancing visual storytelling.
Storyboard Artist at Martian Blueberry
November 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Created 2D animation sequences for unreleased video game cinematic projects. Provided key animation and revisions to maintain high visual standards.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Nasse Animation Studio
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Developed storyboard animatics for an animated feature trailer, with emphasis on dynamic pacing, choreography, and camera work.
Character Artist at Martian Blueberry
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025Designed distinctive characters and contributed to the art direction of a music video series. Worked closely with the director to ensure cohesive and compelling visual storytelling.
Art Director and Story Artist at Wild Comet Media
June 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025Directed animatic and visual sequence for Tinkerhell, which premiered at festivals such as Fantasia and Screamfest. Designed the production poster and provided creative input throughout the project lifecycle.
Storyboard Artist and Revisionist at Nickelodeon Animation
June 30, 2023 - July 31, 2025Contributed storyboards and revisions for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Focused on developing dynamic action sequences and enhancing visual storytelling.
Animation Director at Tuff Gong Worldwide
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025Directed and animated the music video The Lucky One for Grammy-winning artist Ziggy Marley.
Animation Director at Universal Music Group
March 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025Directed and animated the music video Apple Tree for multi-award-winning artist Erykah Badu.
Character Animator at Secret Sauce Studio
January 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025Animated scenes for the music video Cow Attack - Never Underestimate a Cow.
Lead Animator at Dreambear Productions
November 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025Designed and animated the 2D music video Lazy for The Living Tombstone, garnering millions of YouTube views.
Animation Director at Tuff Gong Worldwide
June 30, 2018 - July 31, 2025Directed and animated Rebellion Rises for Grammy-winning artist Ziggy Marley.
Storyboard Artist at Indigo Veil Media
September 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025Created detailed storyboards for Fractal, a short film by The Boys showrunner Anslem Richardson.
Storyboard Artist at Secret Sauce Studio for Gearbox/2K Games
September 30, 2015 - July 31, 2025Developed storyboards for action cinematics in Battleborn, a major video game title.
Account Relationship Manager at Co-op Solutions
January 31, 2021 - July 31, 2025Managed multiple client accounts and cultivated strong professional relationships.
Character Artist at Martian Blueberry
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024Designed distinctive characters and contributed to the art direction of a music video series. Worked closely with the director to ensure cohesive and compelling visual storytelling.
Art Director and Story Artist at Wild Comet Media
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024Directed animatic and visual sequence for Tinkerhell, which premiered at festivals such as Fantasia and Screamfest. Designed the production poster and provided creative input throughout the project lifecycle.
Character Animator at Secret Sauce Studio
November 29, 2021 - December 30, 2021Animated scenes for the music video Cow Attack - Never Underestimate a Cow.
Storyboard Artist at Rokyn Animation
June 30, 2025 - PresentLegend of Salvatore Ganacci (In Production)
Contributed storyboards and visual development for multiple character backstory segments on an animated music-driven project currently in production. Collaborated closely with the director to translate abstract narrative concepts and voice-over into cinematic, emotionally driven imagery, prioritizing mood, pacing, and performance over literal realism.
Focused on strong composition, expressive acting, and stylized visual continuity to support a poetic, memory-like storytelling approach. Helped establish visual rhythm and tone across sequences while maintaining consistency with the project’s overarching aesthetic and thematic direction.
Account Relationship Manager at Co-op Solutions
February 1, 2012 - January 1, 2021Managed multiple client accounts and cultivated strong professional relationships.
Creative Art Director, Storyboard Artist at Rokyn Animation
January 1, 2025 - PresentContribute storyboards and visual direction for an animated feature film. Translate narrative concepts and voiceover into clear, cinematic visual language. Establish tone, pacing, and emotional continuity across sequences. Support overall visual identity through composition and performance-driven staging.
Creative Art Director, Animator, Storyboard Artist at Bdukehubb, Inc.
November 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025Collaborated with Academy Award winning producer Beth Hubbard on a confidential animated proof of concept project. Designed characters and visual systems aligned with narrative and stylistic goals. Developed animatics to communicate pacing and visual direction. Delivered lead animation for key sequences.
2D Animator at Martian Blueberry
November 1, 2024 - PresentCreated 2D animation for unreleased video game cinematics. Provided animation revisions to improve motion clarity and consistency.
Creative Art Director at Rokyn Animation
January 1, 2025 - PresentContribute storyboards and visual direction for an animated feature film. Translate narrative concepts and voiceover into clear, cinematic visual language. Establish tone, pacing, and emotional continuity across sequences. Support overall visual identity through composition and performance driven staging.
Creative Art Director & Storyboard Artist at Rokyn Animation
January 1, 2025 - PresentCreate storyboards and animatics that translate scripts and voiceover into clear cinematic sequences. Define tone, pacing, and emotional continuity across sequences. Drive visual storytelling through composition, staging, and performance-focused direction.
Creative Art Director, Animator & Storyboard Artist at Bdukehubb, Inc.
November 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025Collaborated with Academy Award-winning producer Beth Hubbard on an animated proof of concept project. Designed characters and visual systems aligned with narrative and stylistic direction. Developed animatics to define pacing and visual flow. Delivered lead animation for key sequences emphasizing clarity and storytelling.
Storyboard Artist & Revisionist at Nickelodeon Animation
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Created storyboards and revisions for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Executed action choreography, staging, and performance beats for production-ready sequences. Delivered production-ready boards within studio pipelines.
Art Director & Story Artist at Wild Comet Media
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024Directed animatics and visual sequences for the animated short Tinkerhell. Contributed to production design and overall creative direction.
Education
Animation at Art Institute of Dallas
July 2, 2024 - May 27, 2002Associate Degree at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Associate Degree at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Associate Degree at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Associate Degree at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Associate Degree at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Associate Degree in Conceptual Art & Storyboarding at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Associate Degree in Conceptual Art & Storyboarding at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Associate Degree at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026Associate Degree at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Associate Degree in Conceptual Art and Storyboarding at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026Associate Degree at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Qualifications
Associate Degree
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other, Software & Internet
A curated reel showcasing Kam Kalambay’s range as an animator, storyboard artist, and director. Highlights include dynamic choreography, cinematic storytelling, and stylistic versatility across music videos, game cinematics, short films, and series work. Projects featured span collaborations with Ziggy Marley, The Living Tombstone, Nickelodeon, Gearbox/2K Games, and more.
High in the peaceful Alps, yodelmeister Takeo Ischi and his beloved friend Heidi encounter a band of fearsome foes. Animated by Secret Sauce Studio.
Synopsis: An online rivalry escalates into a face-to-face confrontation. Director & Editor: Kam Kalambay.
Directed by Noah Sterling, with rough animation & animatic by Kam Kalambay, production by Dreambear, and other credits.
Animated & Edited by: Kam “Kal Tourette” Kalambay, Instrumental Produced by: KO49, Written and Performed, Mixed & Mastered By Mousequake, Directed by: Kam Kalambay.
Official animated music video, art, animation, and direction by Kam Kalambay, with Ziggy Marley’s social media links.
An All Elite Wrestling Animated Teaser Trailer, Animation and Compositing: Kam Kalambay, Background Illustration: Omar Perez, Sound Arrangement: Kam Kalambay.
Birth day commemoration track I wrote, animated, and performed for my baby brother.
Directed and edited this live-action music video for JusttJosiah’s “Liberated.” Oversaw visual storytelling, camera movement, and post-production pacing to align the performance-driven footage with the track’s themes of release, power, and inner clarity. Brought cinematic structure to the performance and scene transitions while ensuring the artist’s message remained front and center.
Directed and animated the music video for Ziggy Marley’s “The Lucky One,” crafting a vibrant visual narrative that complements the song’s uplifting message.
Contributed as a Storyboard Artist, Revisionist, and Clean-Up Artist on the first four episodes of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024). Crafted dynamic action sequences with cinematic camera work and choreography-focused storytelling. Played a key role in maintaining visual continuity and elevating the show’s pacing, delivering impactful beats that honor the franchise’s legacy while adding fresh creative energy.
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