Hi! I'm Katarina Fink, a passionate animator, writer, and director based in Mill Valley, CA. With a background in cinema and animation, I enjoy bringing stories to life through engaging character performances and collaborative team efforts. I love working on animated video comics and music videos that blend visual storytelling with sound design. I'm detail-oriented and organized, often leading team meetings and managing projects to meet deadlines efficiently. When I'm not animating or writing, I enjoy acting, dancing, and composing music, all of which enrich my creative projects. I'm excited to continue growing in the animation and film industry and to collaborate on inspiring new works!

Katarina Fink

Hi! I'm Katarina Fink, a passionate animator, writer, and director based in Mill Valley, CA. With a background in cinema and animation, I enjoy bringing stories to life through engaging character performances and collaborative team efforts. I love working on animated video comics and music videos that blend visual storytelling with sound design. I'm detail-oriented and organized, often leading team meetings and managing projects to meet deadlines efficiently. When I'm not animating or writing, I enjoy acting, dancing, and composing music, all of which enrich my creative projects. I'm excited to continue growing in the animation and film industry and to collaborate on inspiring new works!

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Hi! I’m Katarina Fink, a passionate animator, writer, and director based in Mill Valley, CA. With a background in cinema and animation, I enjoy bringing stories to life through engaging character performances and collaborative team efforts. I love working on animated video comics and music videos that blend visual storytelling with sound design.

I’m detail-oriented and organized, often leading team meetings and managing projects to meet deadlines efficiently. When I’m not animating or writing, I enjoy acting, dancing, and composing music, all of which enrich my creative projects. I’m excited to continue growing in the animation and film industry and to collaborate on inspiring new works!

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Animator | Videographer | Video Editor at The Haunted Saxophone Animated Video Comic - Ron Campbell
January 1, 2024 - June 21, 2024
Effectively expressed narrative through animation treatment on original comic. Efficiently collaborated with director on editing and sound design.
Director | Writer | Animator at Night Grim - Kitty K. Studios
January 1, 2020 - June 21, 2024
Organized team meetings and presented written agendas. Collaborated with co-writers on episode scripts. Developed efficient character performances through boards and animation.
Rough 2D Animator at Ghost Friends Animated Music Video - StudioOutlet
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Successfully completed animated segment within 2 weeks. Effectively developed unique style to be replicated within shot.
Animator | Videographer | Video Editor at A Joyful Noise Animated Video Music Comic - Karlton Hester, UCSC
January 1, 2024 - June 21, 2024
Effectively collaborated with a small team of animators. Completed 12 animated segments on time under tight deadlines. Seamlessly took on work from dropped out animator.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024
Associate of Arts for Transfer at College of Marin
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022

Qualifications

Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
WeberFilmSociety - HiveFest, Best Sound
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
OneVet OneVoice - Veterans Film Festival, Best Animation
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Oscars - Student Academy Awards, Semi-Finalist
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
BAMPFA - Student Committee Film Festival
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
SFSU - Thomas B. Gordon Memorial Animation Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail