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Micah Kaneshiro is a Senior Illustrator (ADG Local 800) whose two-decade career has helped define the visual language of popular comics and modern cinema. A master of cinematic storytelling, Micah translates complex scripts into iconic imagery for industry titans including Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Pictures, Universal, Sony Pictures, DreamWorks, and MGM. His work is anchored by high-level collaborations with major directors such as Robert Zemeckis, Ron Howard, and Jon Favreau.
Micah’s narrative foundation was forged at Dark Horse Comics, where he earned critical acclaim as a comic book artist. He has since leveraged that sequential expertise to deliver versatile design solutions for global brands like Apple, Beats by Dre, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, Nintendo, and Mattel. Whether architecting the visual storytelling for a blockbuster film, or designing for a global campaign, Micah remains dedicated to the precision and craft of the visual narrative.
MICAH'S BIO
EXPERIENCE
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Storyboard ArtistThe Walt Disney Company · Full-timeOct 2025 - Present · 5 mos Los Angeles County, California,
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Storyboard Artist. Tangled.
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Storyboard Artist MGM · Full-time Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 · 4 mos ·Designed the visual storytelling for Spaceballs 2.
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​Storyboard Artist Imagine Entertainment & Television · Full-time Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 · 2 mos Beverly Hills, California, United States · On-site Story Art.
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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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