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2D animator and storyboard artist based in Los Angeles, with experience across documentary and commercial shorts. I translate director feedback into clear visual storytelling—developing boards, compositions, and final animated shots with consistent, production-ready visuals. I enjoy taking projects from concept through animation, supporting narrative development, character/set design, and visual continuity. From thesis films to freelance production work, my focus is on strong storytelling, clean animation, and collaborative execution.…2D animator and storyboard artist based in Los Angeles, with experience across documentary and commercial shorts. I translate director feedback into clear visual storytelling—developing boards, compositions, and final animated shots with consistent, production-ready visuals. I enjoy taking projects from concept through animation, supporting narrative development, character/set design, and visual continuity. From thesis films to freelance production work, my focus is on strong storytelling, clean animation, and collaborative execution.

SHIHUI ZHONG

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist, Animator, +2

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2D animator and storyboard artist based in Los Angeles, with experience across documentary and commercial shorts. I translate director feedback into clear visual storytelling—developing boards, compositions, and final animated shots with consistent, production-ready visuals. I enjoy taking projects from concept through animation, supporting narrative development, character/set design, and visual continuity. From thesis films to freelance production work, my focus is on strong storytelling, clean animation, and collaborative execution.…2D animator and storyboard artist based in Los Angeles, with experience across documentary and commercial shorts. I translate director feedback into clear visual storytelling—developing boards, compositions, and final animated shots with consistent, production-ready visuals. I enjoy taking projects from concept through animation, supporting narrative development, character/set design, and visual continuity. From thesis films to freelance production work, my focus is on strong storytelling, clean animation, and collaborative execution.

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2D animator and storyboard artist based in Los Angeles, with experience across documentary and commercial shorts. I translate director feedback into clear visual storytelling—developing boards, compositions, and final animated shots with consistent, production-ready visuals.

I enjoy taking projects from concept through animation, supporting narrative development, character/set design, and visual continuity. From thesis films to freelance production work, my focus is on strong storytelling, clean animation, and collaborative execution.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Chinese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Development Intern at AMP Comics

February 1, 2026 - Present

Analyzes submitted screenplays and writes objective script coverage to support development.

Writer at Chapman University - Sunny Afternoon

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Developed narrative project materials and supported live-action production planning.

Writer / Second Assistant Director at Chapman University - Witch's Lament

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Developed narrative projects and supported live-action production, including coordination with actors and call-sheet information.

Animator / Storyboard Artist at Tailwind - Advertisement Short Film

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Developed storyboards and visual sequences based on the director’s creative direction. Created 2D animation, backgrounds, compositions, and final rendered shots to match the short film’s intended pacing and visual style.

Animator / Storyboard Artist at Duet - Documentary

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Created storyboards aligned to director feedback and narrative needs. Produced 2D cel animation, backgrounds, compositions, and final rendered shots for the documentary project; supported shot development from planning through render.

Freelance - 2D Animator / Storyboard Artist at Freelance

January 1, 2023 - Present

Produced storyboards and 2D animation deliverables according to director feedback and narrative requirements. Created 2D cel animation, backgrounds, compositions, and final rendered shots; ensured visual consistency across sequences and supported production with storyboard-to-animation workflow.

Animator / Storyboard Artist at Tailwind (Advertisement Short Film)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Developed storyboards and visual sequences according to director creative direction. Produced 2D animation, backgrounds, compositions, and final rendered shots for the advertisement short film.

Animator / Storyboard Artist at Duet (Documentary)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Developed storyboards aligned with director feedback and narrative needs. Produced 2D cel animation, backgrounds, compositions, and final rendered shots for official selection at the Student Academy Awards 2023.

Freelance 2D Animator / Storyboard Artist at Freelance

January 1, 2023 - Present

Created storyboards based on director feedback and narrative requirements. Produced 2D cel animation, backgrounds, compositions, and final rendered shots for documentary and advertisement-style deliverables, following director creative direction and maintaining visual continuity across sequences.

Writer / Director / Animator at Frontier - SVA Thesis Film

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Developed the thesis film from story concept through final animation. Designed characters, created storyboards, animated sequences, and supervised animation production. Coordinated production meetings and maintained visual consistency across the project.

Writer / Director / Animator at Frontier (SVA Thesis Film)

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Developed the film from story concept through final animation. Designed characters, created storyboards, animated sequences, and supervised animation production. Coordinated production meetings and maintained visual consistency across the project.

Art Director at Spy (2021) & Lillian (2021)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Designed sets, visual assets, and props based on directors' requirements. Maintained visual consistency across production elements and collaborated to ensure on-screen cohesion.