I'm Patrick Mallek, a Professor of Art and 2D Animation with a long track record (150+ animated shorts) as a writer, director, producer, and illustrator. I love comedy, building worlds, shaping characters, and guiding teams from concept through to premiere, always chasing engaging stories and expressive visuals. In addition to teaching, I develop original content at Mighty Fudge Studios and collaborate with students on festival circuits, studios, and industry partnerships. Edgy cartoons under 3 minutes are my sweet spot. We have a distinctive 2D style and excel in fast paced, tight deadline situations.…

Patrick Mallek

I'm Patrick Mallek, a Professor of Art and 2D Animation with a long track record (150+ animated shorts) as a writer, director, producer, and illustrator. I love comedy, building worlds, shaping characters, and guiding teams from concept through to premiere, always chasing engaging stories and expressive visuals. In addition to teaching, I develop original content at Mighty Fudge Studios and collaborate with students on festival circuits, studios, and industry partnerships. Edgy cartoons under 3 minutes are my sweet spot. We have a distinctive 2D style and excel in fast paced, tight deadline situations.…

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I’m Patrick Mallek, a Professor of Art and 2D Animation with a long track record (150+ animated shorts) as a writer, director, producer, and illustrator. I love comedy, building worlds, shaping characters, and guiding teams from concept through to premiere, always chasing engaging stories and expressive visuals. In addition to teaching, I develop original content at Mighty Fudge Studios and collaborate with students on festival circuits, studios, and industry partnerships.

Edgy cartoons under 3 minutes are my sweet spot. We have a distinctive 2D style and excel in fast paced, tight deadline situations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Professor of 2D Animation at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creative Development and Pre-Production specialist for Animation and Game Arts with a focus on series and film development, story and script writing, character development and design, production design, and pitch building.
Animation Producer at Mighty Fudge Studios
January 1, 1999 - Present
Creative Development and Pitch Production, Screenwriting, Animation Direction, Illustration, Character Design, Storyboards, Layout and Background. Produced 150+ original animated short films. Series and Pitch development for 20+ animated series for Nickelodeon, FOX, Adult Swim, and more.
Digital Artist at BSM&R
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Illustration, Design, and Layout
Digital Retouch Artist at ImageSystems
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Digital Retouch, Color Correction, and Prepress
Digital Photographer at Montgomery Advertising
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Digital photography (Kodak DCS200) and Photo Retouch (Adobe Photoshop 2.0)
Production Artist at BBD&O
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1990
Traditional Illustration, Layout, and Typography

Education

BFA in Sculpture at Eastern Michigan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services