Erik Wiese

Erik Wiese

Supervisor Head of Story / 29 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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8 Episodes

Sonic Prime (2022)

Additional Story Artist

Puyo Puyo: The Movie (2022)

Storyboard Artist

DC Super Pets (2022)

Additional Storyboard Artist

The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)

Animation Storyboard Artist

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

Storyboard Artist

The Mitchell's vs. The Machines (2021)

Storyboard Artist

Spies in Disguise (2019)

Storyboard Artist

The Addams Family (2019)

Storyboard Artist

The Secret life of pets 2 (2019)

Creative Consultant

Victor & Valentino (2019)

Storyboard Artist

Animal Crackers (2018)

Storyboard Artist

The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

Storyboard Artist

Hotel Transylvania 3 (2018)

Storyboard Artist

The Emoji Movie (2017)

Storyboard Artist

Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

Additional Storyboard Artist

Storks (2016)

Storyboard Artist

The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

Storyboard Artist

Norm of the North (2016)

1 Episode

Dawn of the Croods (2015)

Additional Story Artist

Minions (2015)

Storyboard Supervisor / Head Of Story

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)

Storyboard Artist

Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)

Story Artist

Puyo Puyo Tetris (2014)

Additional Story Artist

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Storyboard Artist

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)

Storyboard Artist

Alpha and Omega (2010)

Storyboard Artist

ModNation Racers (2010)

Storyboard Artist

Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil (2010)

Story Artist

Shrek The Third (2007)

Storyboard Artist

The X's (2005)

Writer, Director, Storyboard, Char Desig

Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy (2005)

Character Layout

Camp Lazlo! (2005)

Storyboard Artist

American Dad! (2005)

Storyboard Artist

Nicktoons Unite! (2005)

Director / Writer / Storyboard Artist

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)

Storyboard

Danny Phantom (2004)

Story Artist

Home on the Range (2004)

Animator

Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)

Storyboard Artist

Finding Nemo (2003)

Storyboard Artist

Midori's Nintendoland Bakery (2002)

Additional Story Artist / Story Consultant

The Backyardigans (2001)

Storyboard Artist

The Fairly OddParents (2001)

Additional Story Artist

The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

Character Designer

Dora the Explorer (2000)

Story Artist

Fantasia 2000 (2000)

Storyboard Artist

Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999)

Key Animator / Animator / Character Layout Artist / Clean-Up Artist

Spongebob SquarePants (1999)

Storyboard Artist

Histeria! (1998)

Visual Development Artist

Mulan (1998)

Key Assistant Animator

Space Jam (1996)

Storyboard Artist

Quack Pack (1996)

Concept Art And Character Development

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow (1996)

Additional Storyboards

Rugrats (1991)

Animation Checker

The Simpsons TV Series (1989)

Erik Wiese is an Emmy and Annie-nominated Writer, Director and Storyboard Artist. CurrentlyHead of Story at Sony Pictures Animation, he was recently Head of Story on the Spongebob sequel, Sponge Out of Water.

Previously, he was Head of Story at Laika; a staff writer and story editor on the upcoming cartoon series Zip Zip (GO-N); a writer on Star Wars: Detours; and a Supervising Producer on the series Dude That’s My Ghost (Gaumont / Disney EMEA).
Work History
  • Head of Story

    Sony Pictures Animation

    March 2015 - Present
  • Supervising Producer

    DreamWorks Animation

    January 2014 - March 2015
    Glendale, CA
  • Story Editor / Writer

    GO-N Productions

    May 2013 - March 2014

    Script writer for Season One of the animated comedy series "Zip Zip," a show about four wild animals who decide to leave life in the woods and impersonate cuddly domestic pets as they seek out a cushy existence in the city. (France Télévisions / SuperRTL )

  • Head of Story, Development

    Laika

    August 2013 - December 2013
    Portland, Oregon Area
  • Head of Story / Storyboard Supervisor

    Paramount Pictures (SpongeBob 2)

    August 2012 - July 2013
  • Supervising Producer / Writer

    Gaumont Alphanim / Disney XD EMEA (International)

    March 2011 - June 2012
    Paris, France

    Responsible for overseeing creative workflow at Gaumont Alphanim for a Disney XD EMEA co-production "DTMG." Wrote loglines and premises, then working with writers on outlines to final draft of scripts. Also, co-directing voice records, animatics and storyboards.

  • Executive Producer / Writer

    Paul Frank Industries / Saban Brands

    January 2011 - February 2012

    Executive Producer, Writer of the Paul Frank Christmas special. Produced with Cynthia True (Mighty B / American Scream) and Mike Reiss (The Simpsons.)

  • Storyboard Artist

    Walt Disney Animation Studios - "Kick Buttowski: Suburban Da

    October 2010 - March 2011

    Worked as a permanent freelance storyboard artist for season 2 of Kick Buttowski.

  • Writer

    Lucasfilm

    January 2010 - August 2010

    Wrote a season one episode for the animated CG comedy, Star Wars: Detours. In addition, contributed stories for several other episodes and came up with series title.
    Star Wars: Detours™ is an animated comedy that explores what daily life is like in a galaxy far, far away. There are no Empires striking back or attacking clones here. Instead, Star Wars Detours focuses on the universe’s regular folks and their everyday problems… which, to be fair, do frequently involve famous bounty hunters, crazed Ewoks, and even a Dark Lord of the Sith.

  • Co-Creator/Executive Producer

    Nickelodeon Animation Studio

    January 2004 - June 2010

    Created with Amy Poehler and Cynthia True, an Emmy winning animated series about a deranged 9 year-old scout, starring Poehler and Andy Richter. Acted as Executive Producer and Director for Season One and Season Two, involved in all stages of production from story inception to final picture lock.

  • Director / Writer / Storyboard Artist

    Nickelodeon Animation Studio

    1996 - 2010
  • Writer, Director, Storyboard, Char Designer, Animator

    Nickelodeon Animation Studio

    January 1997 - June 2007

    Storyboard Director & Writer working on the animated series Spongebob Squarepants on the first four seasons, beginning with character development and designs for the pilot "Help Wanted." He also worked on various other Nickelodeon shows including storyboard & animation on the CatDog theatrical short "Fetch." Storyboarding several Fairly Odd Parent's episodes, Danny Phantom and various miscellaneous promotional spots.

  • Storyboard Artist

    Disney ABC Television Group - "Ying Yang Yo" (pilot)

    2003 - 2003

    Storyboard artist for all action sequences.

  • Staff Writer / Storyboard Artist

    Cartoon Network - "Samurai Jack"

    January 2000 - January 2002

    Staff writer and storyboard artist for two seasons. Wrote episodes in storyboard format from one page premise.

  • Staff Writer / Storyboard Artist

    Nickelodeon Animation Studio

    January 1997 - January 2000

    Storyboard artist and writer working on the animated series Spongebob Squarepants for four seasons, beginning with character development and designs for the pilot "Help Wanted." Also worked on various Nickelodeon shows including storyboard & animation on the CatDog theatrical short "Fetch."

  • Director / Storyboard Artist

    Sony Pictures Entertainment/NBC - "Sammy" (David Spade proje

    1999 - 1999

    Director of the David Spade animated sitcom "Sammy."

  • Character Designer

    Sony Pictures Entertainment - "Jumanji"

    1997 - 1997

    Character Designer on Jumanji, working directly with Jerry Richardson.

  • Animator, Animation Supervisor, Layout Artist, Assistant Director

    Spumco - "Bjork: I Miss You" "Ranger Smith" "Nike: Red Ridin

    1996 - 1997

    Worked on The Bjork music video "I Miss You" for director John Kricfalusi. Also animated on John K's Yogi Bear special for Cartoon Network.

  • Storyboard Artist, Conceptual Artist

    Disney Interactive Studios - "Maui Mallard" "Lion King"

    1992 - 1993
Education
  • Film, Animation

    CalArts

    1993 - 1996
  • Illustration & Film

    ArtCenter College of Design

    1992 - 1993
  • Visual Arts

    Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)

    1990 - 1992