Hi, I'm Alan Caldwell. With over 20 years of experience in the animation and comic industry, I've honed my skills as a storyboard artist and director, bringing stories to life through engaging visuals and clear storytelling. I enjoy translating written and verbal concepts into useful drawings that help shape the flow of shots and enhance cinematic storytelling. My expertise includes understanding anatomy, acting, and cinematography, which allows me to create storyboards that resonate with both animation teams and audiences. I've worked with top studios like Disney, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., and Hasbro, contributing to various popular animated shows and films. I'm passionate about creative problem-solving and continually expanding my knowledge within the animation pipeline.

Alan Caldwell

Hi, I'm Alan Caldwell. With over 20 years of experience in the animation and comic industry, I've honed my skills as a storyboard artist and director, bringing stories to life through engaging visuals and clear storytelling. I enjoy translating written and verbal concepts into useful drawings that help shape the flow of shots and enhance cinematic storytelling. My expertise includes understanding anatomy, acting, and cinematography, which allows me to create storyboards that resonate with both animation teams and audiences. I've worked with top studios like Disney, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., and Hasbro, contributing to various popular animated shows and films. I'm passionate about creative problem-solving and continually expanding my knowledge within the animation pipeline.

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Hi, I’m Alan Caldwell. With over 20 years of experience in the animation and comic industry, I’ve honed my skills as a storyboard artist and director, bringing stories to life through engaging visuals and clear storytelling. I enjoy translating written and verbal concepts into useful drawings that help shape the flow of shots and enhance cinematic storytelling.

My expertise includes understanding anatomy, acting, and cinematography, which allows me to create storyboards that resonate with both animation teams and audiences. I’ve worked with top studios like Disney, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., and Hasbro, contributing to various popular animated shows and films. I’m passionate about creative problem-solving and continually expanding my knowledge within the animation pipeline.

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Work Experience

Storyboard Artist at Disney Junior
January 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards translating written stories and verbal concepts into visual blueprints for 2D/3D animated shows, ensuring flow of shots, acting accuracy, and cinematography understanding.
Storyboard Artist at Powerhouse Animation
October 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Produced storyboards for projects, contributing artistic ability and staging expertise.
Storyboard Director at Skybound Ent
September 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Directed storyboard development for the series Invincible, overseeing the translation of scripts and concepts into visual storytelling.
Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks
June 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Contributed storyboards for Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, applying knowledge of anatomy, acting, and cinematography.
Director at Ellation Studios
February 28, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Directed the animation series High Guardian Spice, leading the visual storytelling and overall direction.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
June 30, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for Scooby Doo, ensuring storyboard flow and shot staging.
Storyboard Artist at Disney TVA
June 30, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Produced storyboards for Elena of Avalor, contributing expert-level storyboard skills.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Hasbro Ent
June 30, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Directed and developed storyboards for Stretch Armstrong and The Flex Fighters, as well as projects such as Transformers Prime and G.I. Joe: Renegades.
Story Artist at Hasbro Ent
June 30, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Contributed story art for Transformers Prime, Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising, and G.I. Joe: Renegades.
Director at Warner Bros
June 30, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Directed Scooby Doo animated series, overseeing storyboard and animation direction.
Storyboard Artist at Cartoon Network
October 31, 2009 - July 23, 2025
Produced storyboards for The Venture Bros. series.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
June 30, 2008 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for The Batman series.
Storyboard Artist at Starz Media
June 30, 2008 - July 23, 2025
Storyboard Artist for The Avengers; Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
June 30, 2007 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for Chill Out Scooby Doo! and Scooby Doo! Pirates Ahoy!.
Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures Television
June 30, 2006 - July 23, 2025
Storyboard Artist for The Boondocks.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures
June 30, 2006 - July 23, 2025
Directed and created storyboards for projects including Spiderman, Jackie Chan Adventures, Heavy Gear: The Animated Series, Max Steel, Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronicles, Godzilla: The Series, and Extreme Ghostbusters.
Storyboard Artist at Disney Junior
January 1, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for animated shows, translating scripts and verbal concepts into visual formats to guide production.
Storyboard Artist at Powerhouse Animation
October 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Produced storyboards for animated series, contributing to narrative structure and shot composition.
Storyboard Director at Skybound Ent
September 1, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Directed storyboard production for the show Invincible, ensuring visual storytelling quality and consistency.
Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks
June 1, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, developing visual narratives to support animation production.
Director at Ellation Studios
February 1, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Directed the animated series High Guardian Spice, overseeing the creative process from storyboarding to final output.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
June 1, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Contributed to storyboard development for Scooby Doo, enhancing narrative flow and shot arrangements.
Storyboard Artist at Disney TVA
June 1, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Produced storyboards for Elena of Avalor, supporting the animation team with visual storytelling and shot flow.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Hasbro Ent
June 1, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Directed and created storyboards for Stretch Armstrong and The Flex Fighters, managing the visual storytelling pipeline.
Story Artist at Hasbro Ent
June 1, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Worked on story development and storyboard creation for Transformers Prime, Transformers Prime Beast Hunters, and G.I. Joe: Renegades.
Director at Warner Bros
June 1, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Directed episodes of Scooby Doo animated series, overseeing storyboard teams and visual production.
Storyboard Artist at Cartoon Network
October 1, 2009 - July 23, 2025
Developed storyboards for The Venture Bros., supporting animation production with detailed visual narratives.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
June 1, 2008 - July 23, 2025
Produced storyboards for The Batman animated series, helping bring scripts to visual life.
Storyboard Artist at Starz Media
June 1, 2008 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for The Avengers; Earth's Mightiest Heroes, contributing to episode planning and shot sequences.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
June 1, 2007 - July 23, 2025
Worked on storyboards for Scooby Doo TV movies including Chill Out Scooby Doo! and Scooby Doo! Pirates Ahoy!.
Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures Television
June 1, 2006 - July 23, 2025
Created storyboards for The Boondocks, developing visual storytelling elements for episodes.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures
June 1, 2006 - July 23, 2025
Directed and crafted storyboards for multiple animated series including Spiderman, Jackie Chan Adventures, Heavy Gear, Max Steel, Roughnecks, Godzilla, and Extreme Ghostbusters.
Storyboard Artist at Disney Junior
January 31, 2023 - July 26, 2025
Worked on storyboarding for Disney Junior projects, translating scripts and verbal concepts into visual storyboards that aid in the animated production process.
Storyboard Artist at Powerhouse Animation
October 31, 2022 - July 26, 2025
Provided storyboard art services to Powerhouse Animation, contributing to visual storytelling and animation flow.
Storyboard Director at Skybound Ent
September 30, 2020 - July 26, 2025
Directed storyboarding for 'Invincible' series, overseeing storyboard artists and ensuring coherent visual narratives that follow the director's vision.
Storyboard Artist at Dreamworks
June 30, 2020 - July 26, 2025
Contributed storyboard artwork for 'Fast & Furious: Spy Racers', supporting the animation team through detailed visual storytelling.
Director at Ellation Studios
February 28, 2019 - July 26, 2025
Directed 'High Guardian Spice', managing the creative and narrative direction of the project to bring the series to life.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
June 30, 2017 - July 26, 2025
Created storyboard art for 'Scooby Doo', helping to visualize scripts and guide animators in studio productions.
Storyboard Artist at Disney TVA
June 30, 2016 - July 26, 2025
Provided storyboard art for 'Elena of Avalor', contributing to the show's storytelling and animation flow.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Hasbro Ent
June 30, 2015 - July 26, 2025
Directed and storyboarded for 'Stretch Armstrong and The Flex Fighters', overseeing visual storytelling and creative direction between 2012 and 2015.
Story Artist at Hasbro Ent
June 30, 2012 - July 26, 2025
Worked on storyboarding for multiple projects including 'Transformers Prime', 'Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising', and 'G.I. Joe: Renegades'.
Director at Warner Bros
June 30, 2012 - July 26, 2025
Directed 'Scooby Doo' animated projects, guiding storyboard and animation teams to deliver successful productions.
Storyboard Artist at Cartoon Network
October 31, 2009 - July 26, 2025
Storyboard artist for 'The Venture Bros.', contributing to the visual narrative and episodic planning.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
June 30, 2008 - July 26, 2025
Created storyboards for 'The Batman', supporting animation and production processes.
Storyboard Artist at Starz Media
June 30, 2008 - July 26, 2025
Storyboard artist for 'The Avengers; Earth's Mightiest Heroes', contributing to the visual development of the series.
Storyboard Artist at Warner Bros
June 30, 2007 - July 26, 2025
Worked on 'Chill Out Scooby Doo!' and 'Scooby Doo! Pirates Ahoy!' as storyboard artist supporting animation and story development.
Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures Television
June 30, 2006 - July 26, 2025
Storyboard artist for 'The Boondocks', helping to visualize animated episodes and support production.
Director/Storyboard Artist at Sony Pictures
June 30, 2006 - July 26, 2025
Directed and storyboarded various projects including 'Spiderman', 'Jackie Chan Adventures', 'Heavy Gear: The Animated Series', 'Max Steel', 'Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronicles', 'Godzilla: The Series', and 'Extreme Ghostbusters'.

Education

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Qualifications

The Animation Guild local 839
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
The Animation Guild local 839
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Member of The Animation Guild local 839
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper S1.E5 "That Actually Hurt"

    A rough storyboard of an alleyway sequence. I actually had someone run down a hallway while I filmed it.
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