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I am Micah J Gunnell, an experienced professional with over 20 years in the animation, comic book, and video game industries. My passion lies in storytelling through visual arts, and I have honed my skills as a storyboard artist, director, and illustrator working with some of the biggest names in entertainment. I thrive on creative challenges and am always eager to expand my expertise through new projects that demand artistic innovation and compelling narratives.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated extensively with teams to bring stories to life, mentoring artists and contributing to award-winning productions including multiple Emmy-winning series. I enjoy combining my deep knowledge of cinematic storytelling with my expertise in various digital tools to create engaging visual experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.
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Work Experience
Story Artist at Netflix Animation
November 1, 2024 - PresentContributed storyboards for season 2 of the multi-Emmy award winning series Blue Eye Samurai, which emphasizes cinematic storytelling. Worked collaboratively with multiple directors and trained extensively in cinematic camera lenses and Blender for camera moves integration.
Episodic Director at Titmouse Animation
January 31, 2025 - August 29, 2025Directed episodes for an upcoming 45-minute adult animated series, overseeing creative vision and execution from August 2023 through January 2025.
Feature Story Artist at Paramount Animation
August 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025Collaborated with Director and Head of Story to develop story sequences for an upcoming major franchise animated feature. Revised and re-boarded sequences and created unscripted blue sky test action sequences for another major franchise film.
Episodic Director at Skydance Animation
May 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025Managed a team of 3 story artists bringing episodic scripts to life, collaborated with producers and directors to brainstorm new story ideas, reviewed and provided feedback on designs, guided hiring process by interviewing potential story artists, and identified story problems requiring creative solutions.
Storyboard Artist at Netflix Animation
December 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025Created storyboards for the Emmy-winning Blue Eye Samurai adult animated series, collaborating with directors to realize their creative visions and integrating camera techniques using Blender and layout department collaboration.
Episodic Director at Titmouse, Inc
January 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025Directed multiple hour-long episodes of the adult animated sci-fi/drama series Pantheon. Managed large storyboard teams, collaborated with executives and editors to improve animatics, provided detailed creative notes, and mentored several artists.
Freelance Story Artist at Skybound Entertainment
May 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025Created storyboards for season 1 of Invincible, working closely with directors to develop complex action sequences, and re-imagining and revising story sequences for the show.
Episodic Director at DreamWorks Animation
August 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025Directed one-third of the 52-episode run of Fast and Furious: Spy Racers, helping to create the show's initial look, character designs and recruiting and managing a team of storyboard artists. Nominated for an Annie Award for the episode 'Enter SH1FT3R'.
Episodic Director at Marvel Animation Studios
July 31, 2017 - August 29, 2025Directed half the episodes of Avengers Assemble, recruiting and managing storyboard teams. Collaborated on scripts, created backgrounds, props and character designs, and worked with 3D design houses and animation checkers to polish episodes.
Storyboard Artist at Marvel Animation Studios
August 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025Produced storyboards for the first season of Guardians of the Galaxy, collaborating with the creative team and incorporating direction from multiple members.
Storyboard Artist at Nickelodeon Animation Studios
August 31, 2014 - August 29, 2025Worked in a fast-paced environment creating storyboards for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Presented pitches, implemented changes, and delivered boards on schedule.
Storyboard Artist at Starz Entertainment/Film Roman
January 31, 2013 - August 29, 2025Responsible for storyboarding one third of episodes for Ultimate Spiderman. Collaborated with the director to brainstorm creative solutions and managed a tight 4-week schedule meeting deadlines.
Storyboard Revisionist/Freelance Storyboard Artist at Starz Entertainment/Film Roman
June 30, 2012 - August 29, 2025Part of a team working on revisions and new storyboards for Ultimate Spiderman. Used Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Google Sketchup to create high action digital storyboards, collaborating with directors, timers, and artists to create dynamic sequences.
Story Artist at EA Games
September 30, 2005 - August 29, 2025Produced cut scene story illustrations for Def Jam Fight for New York: The Takeover for PSP, working with the writing team to depict key moments in the game’s story mode.
Illustrator at Aspen MLT, Inc.
December 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025Illustrated sequential comic book pages, character and background concepts resulting in three new properties, and created full color digital covers for various titles over a long tenure.
Education
Cartoon Graphics at The Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming
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