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Marcela Polanco

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2D animator and storyboard artist focused in visual narrative and development of characters.

About

2D animator and storyboard artist focused in visual narrative and development of characters. I specialize in translating scripts into clear and dynamic sequences, with a strong emphasis in expressivity and visual rythnm

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Creative Director and Animator · Chavón School of DesignJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Creative director and developer of the visual style for project CUPIO; character design and animation.

2D Animator · Seravalle StudiosJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

2D animation work focusing on visual storytelling and character animation; collaboration with creative team and feedback incorporation.

Director and Animator · Chavón School of DesignJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Directing and animating the short film Lovely Mist; storyboard and visual narration; post-production and composition.

Director & Animator · Lovely MistJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Illustrator & Animator · Independent ClientsJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Illustrator & Animator · Self-Employed / FreelanceJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Education· 5

Associate's Degree in Animation · Parsons via Chavón Escuela de Diseño2022 – 2025
Advanced Master in 2D Character Animation · Lightbox Academy2025 – 2026
IB Diploma Programme · Dominican Republic2020 – 2022
Associate’s Degree in Animation · Parsons School of Design (affiliated) - CHAVÓN School of Design2022 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Basic of 3D Animation Mentorship2024 – 2026
Advanced Master in 2D Character Animation2025 – 2026
Diploma Programme in 3D Animation2020 – 2022

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