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I’m David Kelley, founder and director of Cabimat Incorporated, a New York–based production studio known for hi-concept, cinematic storytelling. With over two decades in broadcast, advertising, and design, I blend directing, motion graphics, VFX, animation, editing, typography, and sound to craft visually arresting narratives that connect with audiences. As founder and producer, I lead Cabimat in post production, motion graphics, 3D, motion retouching and color/sound production for branded content, commercials, show titles, and online media. I also create pitch decks and pilots, shaping the look and feel of new streaming concepts, and collaborate with agencies and brands across North America, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-quality, inventive solutions at pace.…I’m David Kelley, founder and director of Cabimat Incorporated, a New York–based production studio known for hi-concept, cinematic storytelling. With over two decades in broadcast, advertising, and design, I blend directing, motion graphics, VFX, animation, editing, typography, and sound to craft visually arresting narratives that connect with audiences. As founder and producer, I lead Cabimat in post production, motion graphics, 3D, motion retouching and color/sound production for branded content, commercials, show titles, and online media. I also create pitch decks and pilots, shaping the look and feel of new streaming concepts, and collaborate with agencies and brands across North America, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-quality, inventive solutions at pace.

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I’m David Kelley, founder and director of Cabimat Incorporated, a New York–based production studio known for hi-concept, cinematic storytelling. With over two decades in broadcast, advertising, and design, I blend directing, motion graphics, VFX, animation, editing, typography, and sound to craft visually arresting narratives that connect with audiences. As founder and producer, I lead Cabimat in post production, motion graphics, 3D, motion retouching and color/sound production for branded content, commercials, show titles, and online media. I also create pitch decks and pilots, shaping the look and feel of new streaming concepts, and collaborate with agencies and brands across North America, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-quality, inventive solutions at pace.…I’m David Kelley, founder and director of Cabimat Incorporated, a New York–based production studio known for hi-concept, cinematic storytelling. With over two decades in broadcast, advertising, and design, I blend directing, motion graphics, VFX, animation, editing, typography, and sound to craft visually arresting narratives that connect with audiences. As founder and producer, I lead Cabimat in post production, motion graphics, 3D, motion retouching and color/sound production for branded content, commercials, show titles, and online media. I also create pitch decks and pilots, shaping the look and feel of new streaming concepts, and collaborate with agencies and brands across North America, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-quality, inventive solutions at pace.

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New York, United States

I’m David Kelley, founder and director of Cabimat Incorporated, a New York–based production studio known for hi-concept, cinematic storytelling. With over two decades in broadcast, advertising, and design, I blend directing, motion graphics, VFX, animation, editing, typography, and sound to craft visually arresting narratives that connect with audiences.

As founder and producer, I lead Cabimat in post production, motion graphics, 3D, motion retouching and color/sound production for branded content, commercials, show titles, and online media. I also create pitch decks and pilots, shaping the look and feel of new streaming concepts, and collaborate with agencies and brands across North America, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-quality, inventive solutions at pace.

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Work Experience

Founder / Director / Producer at Cabimat Incorporated

January 1, 2006 - Present

Founder and director of Cabimat Incorporated; responsible for post production, motion graphics, special effects, 3D, motion retouching, and color and sound production for branded content, commercials, show title sequences, and online media. Creates pitch decks and develops look/feel for new streaming series concepts.

Founder / Director / Producer at Cabimat Incorporated

January 1, 2006 - Present

Founder and director of Cabimat Incorporated, a New York-based production studio. Responsible for post-production, motion graphics, VFX, 3D, motion retouching and color/sound production for branded content, commercials, show openers, and online media. Developing pitch decks and look/feel concepts for new streaming series.

Founder / Director / Producer at Cabimat Incorporated

January 1, 2006 - Present

Founder and director of Cabimat Incorporated, a New York-based production studio specializing in hi-concept media for television, advertising, and digital platforms. Responsibilities include post production, motion graphics, special effects, 3D, motion retouching / car beauty work, color and sound production. Focus on branded content, commercials, show title sequences, and all types of online media; creating pitch decks and look/feel concepts for new streaming series.

Director / Design Director / Animator / Compositor / Graphic Design at Curious Pictures

December 31, 2005 - September 22, 2025

Led concept development, pitch writing, storyboarding, directing, cinematography, editing, music composition, sound design, and green screen work. Collaborated on projects with top agencies across North America, Europe, and Asia. Directed award-winning commercials and music videos for clients including Comcast, Bass Ale, Martini, Sol Beer, Reynolds, Lavazza, Steve Madden, BMW, NFL, CBS Sports, and ESPN. Created VFX and animated title sequences and credits for Hulu, Netflix, MTV, A&E, Discovery Channel, History Channel, ABC Sports, Spike TV, and Warner Bros. Developed long-form animations and graphic identity packages for documentaries and episodic streaming series. Worked with Batwin & Robin on design & motion projects and installation work for venues such as The Walt Disney Family Museum and other museums.

Founder / Director / Producer at Cabimat Incorporated

January 1, 2006 - Present

Lead post production, motion graphics, special effects, 3D, motion retouching / car beauty work, color and sound production. Branded content, commercials, show title sequences, and all types of online media. Creating pitch decks, pilots, look and feel of new streaming series concepts.

Director / Design Director / Animator / Compositor / Graphic Design at Curious Pictures

December 31, 2005 - September 30, 2025

Led concept development, pitch writing, storyboarding, directing, cinematography, editing, music composition, sound design, and green screen, tabletop (food & product). Collaborated and shot projects with top agencies across North America, Europe, and Asia. Directed award-winning commercials and music videos for clients including Comcast, Bass Ale, Martini, Sol Beer, Reynolds, Lavazza, Steve Madden, BMW, NFL, CBS Sports, and ESPN. Designed VFX and animated title sequences and credits for Hulu, Netflix, MTV, A&E, Discovery Channel, History Channel, ABC Sports, Spike TV, and Warner Bros. Created long-form animations and graphic identity packages for documentaries and episodic streaming series. Worked extensively with Batwin & Robin on design & motion projection and installation work for spaces such as The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta.

Founder / Director / Producer at Cabimat Incorporated

January 1, 2006 - Present

Post production, motion graphics, special effects, 3D, motion retouching / car beauty work, color and sound production. Branded content, commercials, show title sequences, and all types of online media. Creating pitch decks, pilots, look and feel of new streaming series concepts.

Director / Design Director / Animator / Compositor / Graphic Design at Curious Pictures

December 31, 2004 - September 29, 2025

Led concept development, pitch writing, storyboarding, directing, cinematography, editing, music composition, sound design, and green screen, tabletop (food & product). Collaborated and shot projects with top agencies across North America, Europe, and Asia. Directed award-winning commercials and music videos for clients including Comcast, Bass Ale, Martini, Sol Beer, Reynolds, Lavazza, Steve Madden, BMW, NFL, CBS Sports, and ESPN. Television & Broadcast Design: designed VFX and animated title sequences and credits for Hulu, Netflix, MTV, A&E, Discovery Channel, History Channel, ABC Sports, Spike TV, and Warner Bros. Created long-form animations and graphic identity packages for documentaries and episodic streaming series. Worked extensively with Batwin & Robin on design & motion projects and installations for spaces such as The Walt Disney Family Museum (SF) and major cultural venues.

Education

BFA in Film/Video & Graphic Design at Rhode Island School of Design

January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025

BFA in Film/Video & Graphic Design at Rhode Island School of Design

January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

BFA at Rhode Island School of Design

January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

AICP AWARD BEST ANIMATION

September 22, 2001 - June 1, 2001

My Spot "Chick walker" is on permanent collection at MOMA. this spot won over 15 awards internationally. "Chick Walker" was featured in Martin Scorsese's acclaimed feature film, "Wolf of Wall Street."

Western Canadian International Film Festival, Award Winner

November 10, 2024 - November 10, 2024