ABOUT THE ARTIST
Hello! My name is Gale Smith, and I'm a story artist and designer based in Los Angeles, California. I have 3+ years of filmmaking experience as a storyboard artist, character animator, producer, and more.
I have a broad skillset extending to graphic design, digital production, and branding. Past employers include DC Comics, Positraction, Inc., and Mane Entertainment. My goal is to know the entire production process to best understand my role.
RECENT PROJECTS
DR. FATE BY J.M. DeMATTEIS OMNIBUS (art restoration)
776 pages.
WHISKERED AWAY (2D animated thesis film)
June Winner, Lift-Off First-Time Filmmaker Sessions
Best Animation Award, Paradise Film Festival
Best Short Film, Under 5 Minute Film Festival
Best Young Audience Film, FLAnimation Film Fest
Award Winner, Life the Universe and Everything
Finalist, Student Los Angeles Film Awards
WHO'S WHO OMNIBUS, VOL.2 (PDF assembly)
1216 pages.
GUARDIANS (2D animated short film)
Quarter-Finalist, Drawtastic Golden Pencil Awards
Best College Film Finalist, McMinnville Short Film Festival
Favorite animated film: Spirited Away, Ratatouille.
Favorite live-action film: The Princess Bride.
Favorite typeface: Helvetica.
Favorite video game: Pokémon MD Explorers of Sky.
Favorite show: Fullmetal Alchemist, Law & Order.
Favorite fairytale: Little Red Riding Hood.