Hi, I'm Sunny Rae Podbelsek, an enthusiastic animator and graphic designer based in Louisville, Kentucky. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the Cleveland Institute of Art and have honed my skills through various teaching and professional roles, including assisting young filmmakers and working on animated projects. I enjoy collaborating with others to bring creative visions to life through animation and design. My experience spans working as an assistant film teacher, a storyboard artist, and a general animator, where I've contributed to marketing reels and adult animated comedy pilots. I am always open to relocation and eager to take on new creative challenges to expand my expertise further.

Sunny Rae Podbelsek

Hi, I'm Sunny Rae Podbelsek, an enthusiastic animator and graphic designer based in Louisville, Kentucky. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the Cleveland Institute of Art and have honed my skills through various teaching and professional roles, including assisting young filmmakers and working on animated projects. I enjoy collaborating with others to bring creative visions to life through animation and design. My experience spans working as an assistant film teacher, a storyboard artist, and a general animator, where I've contributed to marketing reels and adult animated comedy pilots. I am always open to relocation and eager to take on new creative challenges to expand my expertise further.

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Hi, I’m Sunny Rae Podbelsek, an enthusiastic animator and graphic designer based in Louisville, Kentucky. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the Cleveland Institute of Art and have honed my skills through various teaching and professional roles, including assisting young filmmakers and working on animated projects. I enjoy collaborating with others to bring creative visions to life through animation and design.

My experience spans working as an assistant film teacher, a storyboard artist, and a general animator, where I’ve contributed to marketing reels and adult animated comedy pilots. I am always open to relocation and eager to take on new creative challenges to expand my expertise further.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

General Animator at Seymour Animation
January 1, 2024 - June 7, 2024
Collaborated with a small team to produce an animated reel for marketing on social media outlets.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Paristown/The Louis X Hotel
June 1, 2024 - June 7, 2024
Collaborated with business owners of Paristown to illustrate promotional material, including infographic maps and logos.
Assistant Film Teacher at Beargrass Media
December 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024
Educate children ages 9-11 about filmmaking, including short lessons, scripts and prompts to create their own shows shown in school.
Storyboard Artist at Seymour Animation
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Revised storyboards for adult animated comedy pilot associated with producer Mike Judge.
Animation Teachers Assistant at Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA)
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Advised 12 high school animation students in Adobe and Toonboom. Provided feedback on storyboarding and animation principles.
Assistant Film Teacher at Beargrass Media
December 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Educate children ages 9-11 about filmmaking, including short lessons, scripts and prompts to create their own shows shown in school.
Storyboard Artist at Seymour Animation
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Revised storyboards for adult animated comedy pilot associated with producer Mike Judge.
Animation Teachers Assistant at Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA)
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Advised 12 high school animation students in Adobe and Toonboom. Provided feedback on storyboarding and animation principles.
General Animator at Seymour Animation
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Collaborated with a small team to produce an animated reel for marketing on social media outlets.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Paristown/The Louis X Hotel
June 1, 2024 - June 24, 2024
Collaborated with business owners of Paristown to illustrate promotional material, including infographic maps and logos.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland OH
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland OH
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Storyboard Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Storyboard Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other