I'm a creative and versatile producer, writer, director, art director, photographer and illustrator with decades of experience in graphics, animation and live action production. Annie Award winner for the Best Director of an Animated Series in 2012. I love bringing stories to life, collaborating with creative teams to produce quality content, whether in person or remotely. I thrive under tight schedules and adapt quickly to new situations.

John Eng

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I'm a creative and versatile producer, writer, director, art director, photographer and illustrator with decades of experience in graphics, animation and live action production. Annie Award winner for the Best Director of an Animated Series in 2012. I love bringing stories to life, collaborating with creative teams to produce quality content, whether in person or remotely. I thrive under tight schedules and adapt quickly to new situations.

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I’m a creative and versatile producer, writer, director, art director, photographer and illustrator with decades of experience in graphics, animation and live action production. Annie Award winner for the Best Director of an Animated Series in 2012.

I love bringing stories to life, collaborating with creative teams to produce quality content, whether in person or remotely. I thrive under tight schedules and adapt quickly to new situations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer/ Writer/ Director/ Editor at Astroluxe Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced and directed a short memorial bio picture for John Biondo Jr.
Producer/ Writer/ Director/ Art Director at Astroluxe Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on The Treasure of Pancho Villa, a live-action adventure feature.
Writer at The St. Vivienne Killer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote the live-action horror feature.
Illustrator at MING & LEOPOLD, A CITY IN THE SKY
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cover and online promotion art for the book by Arlene Klasky.
Storyboard Revisionist at Ready Jet Go Space Camp
January 1, 2022 - Present
Storyboard revisionist for the PBS animated feature.
Director/ Head of Story at The Immortal Han Li
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Directed and led story development for an animated series (Original Force/ Mopi, Bilibili).
Creator/ Writer/ Production Designer at The Good, the Bad and the Dead
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created, wrote and designed production for an animated sci-fi/action series.
Director/ Writer/ Production Designer at Young Titans (Pre-Prod)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Directed, wrote and produced design for an animated sci-fi/action feature.
Writer/ Production Designer at Paradise Valley (Vis-Dev)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Wrote and designed visuals for an animated adventure feature.
Storyboard Artist at Guardians of the Galaxy – Animated Series
January 1, 2016 - Present
Storyboard artistry for a superhero animated series (Woodridge/ Hasbro).
Director/ Head of Story at QQ Speed (Pre-Prod) – Animated Feature
January 1, 2015 - Present
Directed and led story development for an animated feature (Original Force, Tencent).
Director/ SB at Miles From Tomorrowland – Animated Series
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed and storyboarded for the Disney Junior series.
Director/ SB at Dragon: Riders of Berk – Animated Series
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Directed and storyboarded for the DreamWorks TV/ Cartoon Network series.
Illustrator at Scary Urban Legends
January 1, 2010 - Present
Illustrations for a Schiffer Books publication.
Storyboard Artist at The Barnyard
January 1, 2004 - Present
Storyboard artist for the animated feature from Omation Productions.
Director/ SB at Rugrats Go Wild
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Director/ storyboard artist for the animated feature from Klasky Csupo Inc, Paramount.
Sequence Director/ SB at Rugrats in Paris
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Sequence director and storyboard artist for the animated feature from Klasky Csupo Inc, Paramount.
Director/ SB at Duckman
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Director/ storyboard artist for the animated series from Klasky Csupo Inc, Paramount.
Co-Founder at ICON R + D INC
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1985
Co-founded an animation and effects production company; produced commercials, films/TV sequences and industrials; shot in 35mm, ShowScan and IMAX; developed proprietary motion control system.
Producer & Director of Photography at Blackwater
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1994
Producer and director of photography for a live-action feature.
Line Producer & Production Designer at Eclipse
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1994
Line producer and production designer for a live-action feature.
Producer & Production Designer at Slave Girls From Beyond Infinity
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1994
Producer and production designer for a live-action feature.
First Assistant Director at Lethal Games
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1994
First assistant director for a live-action feature.
First Assistant Director at Forgotten Heroes
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1994
First assistant director for a live-action feature.
Co-Founder at ICON R + D INC
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1985
Co-founded an animation and effects production company.
Producer/ Director at The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Producer and director for the animated series (Hanna-Barbera Productions).
Writer at -
January 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote Hell’s Gateway – Live Action, Horror Feature.
Storyboard Revisionist at PBS
January 1, 2022 - Present
Revisionist/storyboard work for Ready Jet Go Space Camp – Animated Feature.
Director/ Head of Story at Original Force/ Mopi, Bilibili
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Directed and led story for The Immortal Han Li – Animated Series.
Creator/ Writer/ Production Designer at Astroluxe Productions
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
The Good, the Bad and the Dead – Animated Sci Fi/ Action Series; creative lead.
Director/ Writer/ Production Designer at Mili Pictures
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Young Titans (Pre-Prod) – Animated Sci-fi/ Action Feature; Paradise Valley (Vis-Dev) – Animated Adventure Feature.
Director/ Head of Story at Original Force/ Tencent
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
QQ Speed (Pre-Prod) – Animated Action Feature.
Director/ SB at Wild Canary/ Disney Jr
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Miles From Tomorrowland – Animated Series.
Director/SB at DreamWorks TV / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Dragon: Riders of Berk – Animated Series; Annie Award 2012 for Best Director of a TV production (Animal House).
Illustrator at Schiffer Books
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Scary Urban Legends.
Storyboard Artist at Ovation/ The Barnyard (Oimation Prod)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
The Barnyard – Animated Feature.
Director/ SB at Klasky Csupo / Paramount
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Rugrats Go Wild – Animated Feature.
Sequence Director/ SB at Klasky Csupo / Paramount
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Rugrats in Paris – Animated Feature.
Director/ SB at Frederator / Nickelodeon
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Microcop/ Protecto 5000/ Enchanted Adventures - Shorts/ Pilots.
Producer / Writer / Director / Editor at Astroluxe Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Short Doc Bio-Pic
Writer
January 1, 2025 - Present
Trilliium Creek - Live Action, Horror Feature
Producer / Writer / Director / Art Director at Astroluxe Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
The Treasure of Pancho Villa (Live Action, Adventure Feature)
Writer
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Three On The Run – Live Action, Action/Thriller Feature
Writer
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
The St Vivienne Killer – Live Action, Horror Feature
Writer
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Jane.3 – Live Action, Sci-fi Feature
Director / Head of Story at Original Force / Mopi / Bilibili
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
The Immortal Han Li – Animated Series
Creator / Writer / Production Designer at Astroluxe Productions
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
The Good, the Bad and the Dead – Animated Sci Fi/ Action Series
Director / Writer / Concept Artist at Mili Pictures
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Young Titans (Pre-Prod) – Animated Sci-fi/ Action Feature
Writer / Concept Artist at Mili Pictures
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Paradise Valley (Vis-Dev) – Animated Adventure Feature
Storyboard Artist at Woodridge Productions / Hasbro
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Guardians of the Galaxy – Animated Super Hero Series
Director / Head of Story at Original Force / Tencent
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
QQ Speed (Pre-Prod) – Animated Action Feature
Director / Storyboard Artist at Wild Canary / Disney Jr.
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Miles From Tomorrowland – Animated Series
Director / Storyboard Artist at DreamWorks TV / Cartoon Network
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Dragon: Riders of Berk – Animated Series
Director at Dragon: Riders of Berk
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Annie Award for Best Director of a TV Production – Episode Animal House
Writer / Photo Illustrations / Book Design at Schiffer Books
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Southern California Out & About
Writer / Photo Illustrations / Book Design at Schiffer Books
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Modern Tract Homes of Los Angeles
Writer / Photo Illustrations / Book Design at Schiffer Books
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Southern California Eats 2
Storyboard Artist at Crest Prod.
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Norm of the North – Animated Feature
Storyboard Artist at Omation Prod.
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
The Barnyard – Animated Feature
Director / Storyboard Artist at Klasky Csupo / Paramount
March 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Rugrats Go Wild – Animated Feature
Sequence Director / Storyboard Artist at Klasky Csupo / Paramount
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Rugrats in Paris – Animated Feature
Producer / Director at The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Animated Series – Hanna-Barbera Productions
First Assistant Director
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Lethal Games
First Assistant Director
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Forgotten Heroes
Writer at Schiffer Books
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982
Helicon (sci-fi/action)
Writer at Schiffer Books
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1983
Icarus Cube (sci-fi)
Writer at Schiffer Books
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984
Trespass (thriller)
Writer at Trillium Creek
January 1, 2025 - Present
Live Action Horror Feature – writer
Writer at Three On The Run
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Live Action Action/Thriller Feature – writer
Writer at The St Vivienne Killer
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Live Action Horror Feature – writer
Writer at Jane.3
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Live Action Sci-Fi Feature – writer
Writer at Hell’s Gateway
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Live Action Horror Feature – writer
Director / Head of Story at The Immortal Han Li
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Animated Series – Original Force / Mopi, for Bilibili
Creator / Writer / Production Designer at The Good, the Bad and the Dead
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Animated Sci Fi / Action Series
Director / Writer / Concept Artist at Young Titans
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Pre-Production – Animated Sci-Fi / Action Feature
Writer / Concept Artist at Paradise Valley
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Vis-Dev – Animated Adventure Feature
Storyboard Artist at Guardians of the Galaxy – Animated Super Hero Series
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Woodridge Prod/ Hasbro
Director / Head of Story at QQ Speed
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Pre-Production – Animated Action Feature
Director / Storyboard Artist at Miles From Tomorrowland
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Animated Series – Disney Jr.
Director / Storyboard Artist at Dragon: Riders of Berk
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Animated Series – DreamWorks TV / Cartoon Network
Director / Storyboard Artist at The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Animated Series – Hanna Barbera Prod
Producer & Production Designer at Eclipse
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1994
Live-Action Feature Film
Illustrator at MING & LEOPOLD, A CITY IN THE SKY
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Cover and promotion art for the book by Arlene Klasky.
Director/ Writer/ Concept Artist at Mili Pictures
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Young Titans (Pre-Prod) – Animated Sci-fi/ Action Feature.
Writer/ Concept Artist at Mili Pictures
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Paradise Valley (Vis-Dev) – Animated Adventure Feature.
Storyboard Artist at Woodridge Prod/ Hasbro
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Guardians of the Galaxy – Animated Super Hero Series.
Director/ Head of Story at Original Force / Tencent / QQ Speed
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
QQ Speed (Pre-Prod) – Animated Action Feature.
Director/ Storyboard Artist at Wild Canary, Disney Jr.
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Miles From Tomorrowland – Animated Series.
Director/ Storyboard Artist at DreamWorks TV; Cartoon Network
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Dragon: Riders of Berk – Animated Series. Annie Award winner for Best Director of a TV Production (Episode Animal House).
Writer/ Photo Illustrations/ Book Design at Schiffer Books
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Southern California Out & About; Modern Tract Homes of Los Angeles; Southern California Eats; Southern California Eats 2.
Storyboard Artist at Crest Prods.
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Hoodwinked 2 – Animated Feature.
Storyboard Artist at Oimation Prod.
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
The Barnyard – Animated Feature.
Director/ Storyboard Artist at Klasky Csupo; Paramount
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Rugrats Go Wild – Animated Feature.
Sequence Director/ Storyboard Artist at Klasky Csupo; Paramount
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Rugrats in Paris – Animated Feature.
Producer/ Director at Hanna Barbera Prod.
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest – Animated Series.
Director/ Storyboard Artist at Klasky Csupo; Paramount
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Duckman – Animated Series.

Education

at The School of Visual Arts, NYC
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
at The Brooklyn Museum Art School, NYC
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
at Parsons School of Design, NYC
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
at Cooper Union, NYC
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
at The School of Visual Arts, NYC
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
at The Brooklyn Museum Art School, NYC
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
at Parsons School of Design, NYC
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
at Cooper Union, NYC
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Film + Illustration at The School of Visual Arts, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Painting + Sculpture at The Brooklyn Museum Art School, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Design at Parsons School of Design, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Sculpture at Cooper Union, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
at The School of Visual Arts, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
at The Brooklyn Museum Art School, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
at Parsons School of Design, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
at Cooper Union, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Film + Illustration at The School of Visual Arts, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Painting + Sculpture at The Brooklyn Museum Art School, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Design at Parsons School of Design, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Sculpture at Cooper Union, NYC
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026

Qualifications

Annie Award for Best Director of a TV Production
January 1, 2012 - February 18, 2026
Annie Award for Best Director of a TV Production (Dragon: Riders of Berk) – 2012
January 1, 2012 - March 2, 2026
Annie Award - Best Director of a TV Production
January 1, 2012 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education