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Micah Kaneshiro is an ADG (Local 800) Senior Illustrator with over 20 years of experience working as a professional artist. His work has graced the silver screen as a storyboard artist for major motion pictures, collaborating with renowned studios such as The Walt Disney Company/Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment, DreamWorks, and Universal Pictures.
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Prior to his work in film, Micah established himself as a comic book artist at Dark Horse Comics, earning critical acclaim for his work as a visual storyteller and illustrator. He then transitioned into the worlds of advertising, video games, and toy design showcasing his versatility as a sequential artist and designer, working with clients such as Nintendo, Square Enix, Chevrolet, Apple, Beats by Dre, Coca-Cola, Spin Master and Mattel.
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Driven by a passion for storytelling and a dedication to his craft, Micah continues to bring his unique vision to life in every project he undertakes.
MICAH'S BIO
EXPERIENCE
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Storyboard Artist/Concept Artist/Illustrator.
Ampersand Nov 2018 - Sep 2024 · 5 yrs 11 mos Greater Los Angeles Area
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Storyboard Artist/Concept Artist/Illustrator.
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Storyboard Artist
Lucasfilm · Full-time Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 · 5 mos Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Storyboards for Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu.
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Storyboard Artist
Area 23 · Freelance May 2023 - Sep 2023 · 5 mos Remote
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Created storyboards for an upcoming commercial.
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Director
Merit/Andrew · Freelance May 2023 - Jun 2023 · 2 mos Irvine, California, United States · Remote
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Worked as the director and designer of a commercial for Melissa.com.
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Storyboard Artist
Apple · Freelance May 2023 - May 2023 · 1 mo Cupertino, California, United States · Remote
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Storyboards for Iphone commercial.
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Concept Artist
FCBCURE | An IPG Health Company · Freelance May 2023 - May 2023 · 1 mo New Jersey, United States · Remote
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Concept art for advertisement.
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Storyboard Artist
Love Song · Freelance May 2023 - May 2023 · 1 mo Remote
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Storyboards for upcoming commercial.
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Storyboard Artist
Epic Games Mar 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos
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Storyboard Artist (unannounced feature film).
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Storyboard Artist
Universal Pictures ·May 2021 - Nov 2021 · 7 mos Los Angeles, California, United States
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Storyboard Artist (Strays).
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Animatic Asset Artist
BOSA - bureau of story art · Freelance Feb 2021 - Mar 2021 · 2 mos Los Angeles, California, United States
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Created illustrations and asset art.
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Storyboard Artist/Animation Asset Artist
A+E Networks (Six West) Feb 2021 - Mar 2021 · 2 mos New York, United States
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Created storyboards and animation assets. (15 Minutes of Shame).
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Director/Art Director/Storyboard Artist
Polish & Shine Digital · Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 · 5 mos Los Angeles, California, United States
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Directed, designed, and storyboarded the pilot episode of a television show (Kidz Newz).
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Concept Artist
Mattel, Inc. · Nov 2020 - Jan 2021 · 3 mos Los Angeles, California, United States
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Concept Design for video game (Hot Wheels Unleashed) Concept Design for video game (Hot Wheels Unleashed).
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Animation Artist
Merit/Andrew · Freelance Oct 2020 - Nov 2020 · 2 mos Irvine, California, United States
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Created animation art assets for television commercial. (Happy Color).
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Storyboard Artist/Animatic Asset Artist
DARKMATTER™ · Freelance Sep 2020 - Oct 2020 · 2 mos Los Angeles, California, United States
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Storyboard and animatic asset design for theme park ride. (Unannounced).
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Concept Artist
Michael Bowling Enterprises · Freelance Sep 2020 - Oct 2020 · 2 mos Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
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Concept designs for new toy line (Unannounced).
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Freelance · 2 mos Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Concept art for toy design (Dragonmonz).
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- Character concept design (Dragonmonz).
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Concept Artist
Nintendo · Freelance Apr 2020 - May 2020 · 2 mos · Remote
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Created concept art for RC game (Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit).
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Mattel Inc. 7 mos Los Angeles, California, United States
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FreelanceFreelanceMar 2020 - Apr 2020 · 2 mos
- Toy unboxing illustrations, and package design. (Spirit Untamed).
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- Doll packaging concept designs (Spirit Untamed).
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- Packaging design (Spirit Untamed).
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Freelance Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 · 2 mos
- Video game vehicle design (Hot Wheels).
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Freelance Nov 2019 - Dec 2019 · 2 mos
- Vehicle concept art for videogame (Hot Wheels Unleashed).
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Freelance Oct 2019 - Nov 2019 · 2 mos
- Video game toy design (Hot Wheels).
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Storyboard Artist
Red Hour Films Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 · 5 mos Los Angeles, California, United States
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Storyboard Artist (unannounced feature film).
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Storyboard/Animatic Artist
Marvel Studios · Freelance Jan 2020 - Feb 2020 · 2 mos Los Angeles, California, United States
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Created storyboard and animatic asset art for a feature film. (Thor: Love and Thunder).
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Storyboard Artist
Square Enix America Oct 2019 - Nov 2019 · 2 mos El Segundo, California, United States
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Storyboards and animatic work for advertising campaign (Final Fantasy VII Remake).
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Illustrator/Storyboard Artist
Ring Aug 2019 - Sep 2019 · 2 mos Greater Los Angeles Area
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Storyboards/color script for live action television commercial (Buddy).
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Illustrator
Beats by Dr. Dre Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 · 2 mos Greater Los Angeles Area
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Advertising illustrations, and sequential art. (Beats X Kris Wu).
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Impact Theory 6 mos Greater Los Angeles Area
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Interior/cover artwork for illustrated picture book series (The Lioness).
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Cover artwork for comic series (Women of Impact: Kerri Walsh Jennings).
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Storyboard Artist/Animatic Asset Artist
Sony Pictures Entertainment · Freelance Apr 2019 - Jul 2019 · 4 mos Los Angeles, California, United States
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Created storyboard and animatic art assets for a feature film. (Morbius)Created storyboard and animatic art assets for a feature film.
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Storyboard Artist/Illustrator
Gentleman Scholar Jun 2019 - Jun 2019 · 1 mo Greater Los Angeles Area
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Sequential illustrations for motion graphics advertisement (GS Design).
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Spin Master 5 mos Montreal, Canada Area
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- Toy design concept art/packaging artwork (Zoomer Zups Tiny Unicorn/Zoomer Enchanted Unicorn).
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- Concept art/promotional illustrations/packaging artwork for upcoming toy line. Concept art/promotional illustrations/packaging artwork for upcoming toy line.
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Illustrator
Mcgarrybowen Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 · 3 mos Greater Chicago Area
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Illustrations for Oscar Mayer advertising campaign (Bacon's Masterpiece).
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Illustrator
DreamWorks Animation Aug 2018 - Sep 2018 · 2 mos Greater Los Angeles AreaGreater
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Feature film concept illustrations (Welcome to Marwen).
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Illustrator
The Upper Deck Company Jul 2017 - Feb 2018 · 8 mos Carlsbad, CA
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Final playing card illustrations/packaging illustrations for board game (Pack of Lies).
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Illustrator
Trilogy Visual Media Feb 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos
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Cover art/promotional art.
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Illustrator
Dark Horse Comics Dec 2012 - Nov 2016 · 4 yrs
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Layout Artist/Pencil Artist/Inker/Color Artist for Mulan: Revelations, and Blackout series
Designed all vehicles, characters, and environments in the Mulan: Revelations, and Blackout universe
Developed and established the artistic style for all visual elements
Maintained Writer/Editor’s creative vision and direction throughout production
Provided writing, world building and illustration for upcoming comic series.
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Illustrator
Pichesky Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 · 4 mos Moscow, Russian Federation
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Storyboard/comic style sequential illustrations for advertisement (Гладиатор).
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Illustrator
The Coca-Cola Company Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 · 2 mos Atlanta, GA
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Layouts/pencils/inks/environmental artwork for motion graphics advertising campaign (Gladiators).
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Illustrator
Trilogy Visual Media Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 · 2 mos
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Album cover illustrations (Station Stories).
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Illustrator
Aspen MLT Dec 2010 - Feb 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos Greater Los Angeles Area, CA US
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Cover Artist/Sequential Artist/Promotional Artist (Broken Pieces).
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Concept Artist
PhoenixOne Ltd Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 · 3 mos
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Concept art for video game (Assassin's Ball).
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Concept Artist
Koch Media / Deep Silver Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 · 5 mos Munich Area, Germany
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Character concept art for video game (Sacred 3).
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Illustrator
Weta Digital Jan 2010 - Oct 2010 · 10 mos New Zealand
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Poster illustration (Dr. Grordbrot).
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Illustrator
IDW Publishing Oct 2009 - Oct 2009 · 1 mo Greater San Diego Area
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Comic book cover illustrations (Danger Girl).
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Illustrator
National Lampoon Aug 2004 - Sep 2008 · 4 yrs 2 mos Greater Los Angeles Area
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DVD series cover illustrations and promotional artwork (Gamers).
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Illustrator
Realty ONE Group Feb 2006 - Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos Greater San Diego Area
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Promotional illustration.
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Illustrator/ Writer
Studio 2nd Street Jul 2007 - Sep 2007 · 3 mos Greater San Diego Area
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Provided writing and illustrations for comic short story for Studio 2nd Street's (Change Anthology: Exact Change Only).
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Kaman's Art Shoppes, Inc, Jun 2002 Sep 2002 · 4 mos Greater San Diego Area
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Illustrated caricatures and portraits for theme park concessionaire.
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