Storyboard Artist with a strong sense of character, emotion, and comedic timing. I’ve created boards for multiple short films and collaborated closely with directors in both 2D animation and children’s media. My storytelling is energetic, heartfelt, and driven by clear visual clarity. I’m passionate about crafting sequences that feel alive, cinematic, and deeply connected to character perspective.

Paola Patiño

Storyboard Artist with a strong sense of character, emotion, and comedic timing. I’ve created boards for multiple short films and collaborated closely with directors in both 2D animation and children’s media. My storytelling is energetic, heartfelt, and driven by clear visual clarity. I’m passionate about crafting sequences that feel alive, cinematic, and deeply connected to character perspective.

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Storyboard Artist with a strong sense of character, emotion, and comedic timing. I’ve created boards for multiple short films and collaborated closely with directors in both 2D animation and children’s media. My storytelling is energetic, heartfelt, and driven by clear visual clarity. I’m passionate about crafting sequences that feel alive, cinematic, and deeply connected to character perspective.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Storyboard Artist at Various studios (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - October 28, 2025
Storyboard artist for 2D and 3D feature projects; develops storyboards, turnarounds, and early animatics; collaborated on upcoming projects including a NY-based YouTube series (remote) and an Oscar-qualifying festival pitch; involved in official selections such as Global Lift-Off Sessions (2024); mentored by industry veterans and engaged in high-profile collaborations and pitches.
Storyboard Artist at Pictoline & Cartoon Network
March 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Storyboard for The Secret Life of Your Mind, a short 2D animated series; created storyboards and animatics in collaboration with Pictoline and Cartoon Network.
Storyboard Artist at DreamWorks Mentor Program
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Participated in a 3-month mentorship with a DreamWorks veteran focusing on storyboarding and animatics for feature animation.

Education

First Year Scholarship at U-Tad
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Academic Excellence Scholarship at U-Tad
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Portfolio First Year Scholarship at U-Tad
January 1, 2023 - December 2, 2025
Academic Excellence Scholarship at U-Tad
January 1, 2024 - December 2, 2025
at Universidad Autónoma de Bellas Artes del Perú
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Qualifications

Foundations of Classical and Academic Fine Art
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
ASIFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum Scholarship (2024-2025)
January 1, 2024 - December 2, 2025
CTN Foundation Scholarship (2025)
January 1, 2025 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services