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Hello! I am a determined and versatile college graduate with a passion for storytelling through film and media. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, and I bring strong writing, research, and critical-thinking skills to pre-production and production, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality results and excellent customer service. I welcome opportunities to learn, adapt, and contribute creatively across the production pipeline. My experience ranges from animation and character design to camera operation and wardrobe, and I enjoy solving problems as part of a supportive team while balancing scholarly commitments with hands-on projects.…Hello! I am a determined and versatile college graduate with a passion for storytelling through film and media. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, and I bring strong writing, research, and critical-thinking skills to pre-production and production, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality results and excellent customer service. I welcome opportunities to learn, adapt, and contribute creatively across the production pipeline. My experience ranges from animation and character design to camera operation and wardrobe, and I enjoy solving problems as part of a supportive team while balancing scholarly commitments with hands-on projects.

Karmen Cañas

Animator, Camera Operator, Illustrator, +2

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Hello! I am a determined and versatile college graduate with a passion for storytelling through film and media. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, and I bring strong writing, research, and critical-thinking skills to pre-production and production, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality results and excellent customer service. I welcome opportunities to learn, adapt, and contribute creatively across the production pipeline. My experience ranges from animation and character design to camera operation and wardrobe, and I enjoy solving problems as part of a supportive team while balancing scholarly commitments with hands-on projects.…Hello! I am a determined and versatile college graduate with a passion for storytelling through film and media. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, and I bring strong writing, research, and critical-thinking skills to pre-production and production, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality results and excellent customer service. I welcome opportunities to learn, adapt, and contribute creatively across the production pipeline. My experience ranges from animation and character design to camera operation and wardrobe, and I enjoy solving problems as part of a supportive team while balancing scholarly commitments with hands-on projects.

Available to hire

Hello! I am a determined and versatile college graduate with a passion for storytelling through film and media. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, and I bring strong writing, research, and critical-thinking skills to pre-production and production, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality results and excellent customer service.

I welcome opportunities to learn, adapt, and contribute creatively across the production pipeline. My experience ranges from animation and character design to camera operation and wardrobe, and I enjoy solving problems as part of a supportive team while balancing scholarly commitments with hands-on projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Animator, Script Writer, Lead Character Designer, Storyboarder, Background Artist at Independent Animated Shorts

June 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025

Completed animating scenes, clean up, and sequence editing under tight deadlines; produced background settings in the requested art style; collaborated with a creative team to storyboard expressive characters and action sequences.

Camera Operator, Casting Lead at UCSB Student Reality Show Series

June 1, 2024 - October 4, 2025

Operated camera equipment and captured varied shots and angles as part of a collaborative team; committed to long shoots exceeding 72 hours across 9 shooting days, balancing academic demands and overtime meetings.

Production Assistant, Lead Wardrobe, Grip, Lighting, Background Actor at University of California, Santa Barbara Student Films

June 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025

Adapted to multiple roles per scene, including lighting, grip, background acting, equipment setup, and crafty duties; led wardrobe and casting-related pre-production tasks.

Team Member, Event Assistant at Clifton M. Brakensiek Library, Bellflower

March 1, 2020 - October 4, 2025

Organized library materials for easy access and served as on-site resource for visitors; monitored events to ensure smooth operations.