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.
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I have a broad skillset extending to graphic design, digital production, and branding/marketing. Past employers include DC Comics, Positraction, Inc., and Mane Entertainment. My goal in every job is to understand my role by learning the entire production process.
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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
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WHO'S WHO OMNIBUS, VOL.2 (PDF assembly)
1216 pages.
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GUARDIANS (2D animated short film)
Quarter-Finalist, Drawtastic Golden Pencil Awards
Best College Film Finalist, McMinnville Short Film Festival
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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.
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