Hello! I’m Michael Fernandez, a Motion Graphics Artist based in Chicago. I run Fernandez Films, delivering full-service video production from pre-production through on-set to post. I’ve had the pleasure of working with brands and organizations like Kellogg’s, Brita, Facebook, the The EPA, Kraft, The Bears, Pfizer, PayPal, Second City, and more. In addition to my current client work, I led a team and worked directly on animation projects with my previous company, Banner Collective, including one of our biggest, creating the design style and content for the 2015 Cubs brand new Video Screen, which we won a Midwest Emmy for. On top of that we worked directly with clients like Google, Wilson, Shock Doctor, Under Armor and Conagra. I am a collaborative team member, due to my theater background, but I also work well on my own with some good direction. I really love exploring animation styles, and working with the business or person in a dialogue to try and narrow down on what animation will work best and to match the style and vibe of your team.

Michael Fernandez

Hello! I’m Michael Fernandez, a Motion Graphics Artist based in Chicago. I run Fernandez Films, delivering full-service video production from pre-production through on-set to post. I’ve had the pleasure of working with brands and organizations like Kellogg’s, Brita, Facebook, the The EPA, Kraft, The Bears, Pfizer, PayPal, Second City, and more. In addition to my current client work, I led a team and worked directly on animation projects with my previous company, Banner Collective, including one of our biggest, creating the design style and content for the 2015 Cubs brand new Video Screen, which we won a Midwest Emmy for. On top of that we worked directly with clients like Google, Wilson, Shock Doctor, Under Armor and Conagra. I am a collaborative team member, due to my theater background, but I also work well on my own with some good direction. I really love exploring animation styles, and working with the business or person in a dialogue to try and narrow down on what animation will work best and to match the style and vibe of your team.

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Hello! I’m Michael Fernandez, a Motion Graphics Artist based in Chicago. I run Fernandez Films, delivering full-service video production from pre-production through on-set to post. I’ve had the pleasure of working with brands and organizations like Kellogg’s, Brita, Facebook, the The EPA, Kraft, The Bears, Pfizer, PayPal, Second City, and more.

In addition to my current client work, I led a team and worked directly on animation projects with my previous company, Banner Collective, including one of our biggest, creating the design style and content for the 2015 Cubs brand new Video Screen, which we won a Midwest Emmy for. On top of that we worked directly with clients like Google, Wilson, Shock Doctor, Under Armor and Conagra.

I am a collaborative team member, due to my theater background, but I also work well on my own with some good direction. I really love exploring animation styles, and working with the business or person in a dialogue to try and narrow down on what animation will work best and to match the style and vibe of your team.

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Work Experience

Owner / Operator at Fernandez Films, Chicago
January 1, 2018 - November 21, 2025
Full service video production, from pre-pro to on-set, to post. We work with clients like Kellogg's, Brita, Facebook, the EPA, Merz Apothecary, The Bears, Pfizer, PayPal, Old Town School of Folk, Second City, and many others. We also produce and shoot music videos as well as feature and short films.
Director of Animation at Banner Collective, Chicago
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Director and lead on numerous projects, both animated and live action. Clients included Cubs, Blackhawks, Bears, Google, Wilson, Shure, and Budweiser, among others. Oversaw and produced all the content for the new Cubs Wrigley Field video screen in 2015.
Lead Motion Artist / DP at Brella Productions, Evanston
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Worked as a lead Motion Artist, and also served as a DP and Camera Op. Worked with corporate, education, and commercial clients.

Education

MFA in Digital Cinema at DePaul University, Chicago
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012
BA Theatre at George Mason University, Burke VA
August 1, 2001 - May 1, 2005

Qualifications

Midwest Emmy
November 21, 2025 - November 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Computers & Electronics