Hi, I'm Paolo Cubadda, also known as KUBY. With a passion for cinematic instinct, I've been fortunate to work across various roles like director, storyboard artist, and visual development designer. I've been involved in award-winning projects internationally and have had the privilege to teach directing planning and cinematography. My work spans animation, cinema, television, and advertising. I love blending creative direction with detailed storyboard art, having contributed to films, TV fiction, documentaries, advertising spots, and book illustrations. Outside of production, I enjoy sharing my knowledge through lectures and workshops and have collaborated internationally, including in China and Italy. My goal is always to bring stories to life visually in the most impactful way possible.

Paolo Cubadda

Hi, I'm Paolo Cubadda, also known as KUBY. With a passion for cinematic instinct, I've been fortunate to work across various roles like director, storyboard artist, and visual development designer. I've been involved in award-winning projects internationally and have had the privilege to teach directing planning and cinematography. My work spans animation, cinema, television, and advertising. I love blending creative direction with detailed storyboard art, having contributed to films, TV fiction, documentaries, advertising spots, and book illustrations. Outside of production, I enjoy sharing my knowledge through lectures and workshops and have collaborated internationally, including in China and Italy. My goal is always to bring stories to life visually in the most impactful way possible.

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Hi, I’m Paolo Cubadda, also known as KUBY. With a passion for cinematic instinct, I’ve been fortunate to work across various roles like director, storyboard artist, and visual development designer. I’ve been involved in award-winning projects internationally and have had the privilege to teach directing planning and cinematography. My work spans animation, cinema, television, and advertising.

I love blending creative direction with detailed storyboard art, having contributed to films, TV fiction, documentaries, advertising spots, and book illustrations. Outside of production, I enjoy sharing my knowledge through lectures and workshops and have collaborated internationally, including in China and Italy. My goal is always to bring stories to life visually in the most impactful way possible.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist, Special Effects Designer, Conceptual Designer at Martinelli Film Company
January 1, 2000 - Present
Worked on feature films such as Vajont, Piazza delle Cinque Lune, La bambina dalle mani sporche, Il Mercante di Pietre, and September Eleven providing storyboards, special effects, and concept design.
Storyboard Artist at Rai Fiction
January 1, 2000 - Present
Storyboarded for the fiction 'Erano Mille' about Garibaldi and debuted as a director for the 2nd unit alongside Stefano Reali.
Director, Creative Writer, Cinematography Professor at Jilin Animation Institute (JAI)
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Directed and created the 3D demo technology exhibition 'Frog Kingdom 5' for Tokyo Olympic Games and served as a cinematography professor. Also worked as character designer and storyboarder for the short stop-motion film "Ghost Sonata" and taught film design.
Co-playwright, Director, Visual Storytelling Creator at Coccia opera house
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-playwright and director of visual storytelling projection for the concert 'OMAGGIO AL GRANDE CINEMA' with Gomalan Brass Quintet, dedicated to famous cinema soundtracks.
Directing Planning Teacher at Accademia 09 (Milan - Academy of Performing Arts)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Teaching directing planning.

Education

High School Diploma at Liceo Artistico Statale of Novara
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1991

Qualifications

Best Storyboard Artist
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Best Foreign Expert
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other