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Nicholas Salazar

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2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director/Screenwriter at LightScape - Cineteca Rosalío Solano
June 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Wrote the script with an atmospheric and sensory-driven approach. Led a team in the creation of an animated short film, managing all stages of production. Directed the visual concept, including color palette, mood, and aesthetic tone.
Creative Director/Screenwriter/Visual Planner at The Void - 3D Animated Short
January 1, 2023 - Present
Planned the narrative frame by frame, from emotional structure to visual design. Developed a conceptual atmosphere with strong symbolic value. Applied cinematic language to animated sequences.
3D Animator - Shot Contribution at RequiemCroak - BLOQUE, Centro de Innovación y Tecnología Creativa
May 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Contributed to the 3D animation of a specific shot within the short film. Gained experience in professional teamwork focused on visual quality and storytelling. Collaborated within a structured production pipeline under an established artistic direction.
Art Director / Screenwriter at LightScape – 3D Animated Short Film (Cineteca Rosalío Solano), Querétaro
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Wrote the script with an atmospheric and sensory-driven approach. Led a team in the creation of an animated short film, managing all stages of production. Directed the visual concept, including color palette, mood and aesthetic tone.
3D Animator - Shot Contribution at RequiemCroak (BLOQUE, Centro de Innovación y Tecnología Creativa, Querétaro)
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Contributed to the 3D animation of a specific shot within the short film. Gained experience in professional teamwork focused on visual quality and storytelling. Collaborated within a structured production pipeline under an established artistic direction.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Art at Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
3D Animation at Coco School, Alicante
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Senior Diploma in 3D Animation at Escena
February 10, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Art at Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
Course in 3D Animation at Coco School, Alicante
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Qualifications

Linguaskill Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Demo Reel 2025 — 3D Animation & Visual Direction
    This demo reel features selected projects developed during 2025, focused on character animation, visual storytelling, and atmospheric 3D work. The pieces shown explore motion, timing, and mood, balancing technical execution with emotional intent. The reel includes character-driven animation, cinematic excerpts from an original short film (THE VOID), and personal explorations in digital art and visual direction. My work is driven by the idea of creating immersive experiences where animation, light, and composition work together to communicate feeling and narrative. animator
    uniE608 LightScape
    LightScape is a 3D animated short film that explores atmosphere, light, and space as narrative elements. The project focuses on creating an immersive visual experience where mood and composition guide the story more than dialogue or explicit action. As the director of the project, I was responsible for defining the creative vision, visual language, and narrative tone. I worked closely with the team by giving artistic feedback, overseeing the animation and visual development, and participating directly in the production process. This allowed me to balance creative direction with hands-on decision-making. LightScape was conceived as an exploration of how light and environment can shape emotional storytelling in animation. The project was publicly screened at the Cineteca in Querétaro, marking an important milestone in my development as a 3D artist and director. animator filmdirector