Hi, I’m Shelby Bennett! I’m a former child who wore out my favorite cartoon’s VHS tapes, now current adult who draws cartoons for a living. I’m a storyboard artist who’s mostly worked in animated television, with some dabbling in live action feature films. I’ve worked on everything from Pre-K to adult projects, and I always aim to bring humor and heart to all my storyboards. As an illustrator, I aim to bring my animation background and create eye catching and captivating illustrations for both children and adults. I've worked on a variety of projects, including for the band Rise Against and several children's books.…

Shelby Bennett

Hi, I’m Shelby Bennett! I’m a former child who wore out my favorite cartoon’s VHS tapes, now current adult who draws cartoons for a living. I’m a storyboard artist who’s mostly worked in animated television, with some dabbling in live action feature films. I’ve worked on everything from Pre-K to adult projects, and I always aim to bring humor and heart to all my storyboards. As an illustrator, I aim to bring my animation background and create eye catching and captivating illustrations for both children and adults. I've worked on a variety of projects, including for the band Rise Against and several children's books.…

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Hi, I’m Shelby Bennett! I’m a former child who wore out my favorite cartoon’s VHS tapes, now current adult who draws cartoons for a living.

I’m a storyboard artist who’s mostly worked in animated television, with some dabbling in live action feature films. I’ve worked on everything from Pre-K to adult projects, and I always aim to bring humor and heart to all my storyboards.

As an illustrator, I aim to bring my animation background and create eye catching and captivating illustrations for both children and adults. I’ve worked on a variety of projects, including for the band Rise Against and several children’s books.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Storyboard Artist at BrodyAnimates
January 8, 2024 - Present
Storyboarded for the animated comedy Youtube channel“BrodyAnimates”. Boarded to audio made for each video, addressed revisions, and timed boards to animatic under a tight deadline. Actively collaborated with Brody to push each scene to its comedic potential.
Storyboard Artist at 08008 Productions
January 13, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Boarded the entirety of an hour and a half long live action thriller film. Created scenes within the physical limitations of the set and cameras. Communicated with the director over email and phone, brainstormed ideas for scenes, and quickly responded to feedback.
Storyboard Artist at Sosiska Productions
June 3, 2024 - September 27, 2024
Storyboarded and revised on the CG preschool show “Ennie and Yoyki”. Imported 3D models of the environments into Storyboard Pro to board on top of. Boarded to a radio play of the episode, and closely followed the show bible for shot and acting choices, while pitching creative choices for each scene as well.
Storyboard Artist at Pocket.Watch
January 6, 2021 - July 28, 2023
Storyboarded and revised on “Onyx Monster Mysteries”, “LoveDiana”, & one month on a live action children’s film. Worked on several episodes for 2D & CG animated script driven childrens’ & preschool comedy shows. Hit every deadline to thumbnail, clean up, and revise my boards. Delivered pitches to my director and team, addressed notes, and clarified details about my storyboards.
Illustrator at Ask Meno
March 5, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Created illustrations for an animated advertisement for Ask Meno's new EdTech project.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator at Various Clients
February 5, 2018 - October 23, 2020
Illustrated & prepared several children’s books for print. Used InDesign, Illustrator, & Photoshop to design & layout images. Retouched & extended pages to fit different sizing standards between a variety of self publishing platforms, as well as ebook. Quickly resolved issues with sizing & colors during the printing process.
Illustrator at Token Interactive
January 1, 2018 - February 2, 2018
Illustrated a 30 page children’s book under a tight deadline to promote the 2018 “The Little Mermaid” movie.
Storyboard Artist & Illustrator at Brigantine Films
May 1, 2017 - July 28, 2017
Storyboarded and illustrated for three animations that played during the "Rise Against: Wolves" live concert tour. Communicated frequently with the director and artists, and worked at an efficient rate to produce the final product on a tight deadline. Worked with the animator to rig my illustrations to be animated.

Education

Illustration Certificate at Fullerton College
August 15, 2011 - December 15, 2017
“Breaking into Feature Animation” - Mentored by Walt Disney Animation Studios recruiter Matt Roberts at Women in Animation Mentorship Circle
March 7, 2022 - August 22, 2022

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Industry Experience

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    uniE608 An Average Evening with Apel Danger
    "Apel lives alone, but she's raising herself just fine! Why is this haunted house is so protective of her?!" After working on a movie this year I wanted to use everything I learned and beef up my feature boarding muscles. My ultimate goal with this board is to make you want to adopt Apel. :] storyboardartist storyboards…
    uniE621 Rise Against: Wolves Illustrations
    I created illustrations that were used in three vignette animations for Rise Against's Wolves concert tour. Work included storyboarding the animation and creating about 50 custom illustrations. illustrator storyboardartist…