Adrian Ropp

Work History

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  Instructor

  ELVTR

  August 2023 - Present

  Teach an introductory course on how to become a writer for the video game industry.
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  Lead Writer

  WB Games / Avalanche

  June 2022 - Present

  Stepped down as Head of Story due to medical emergency - Hogwarts Legacy was 85% complete at that point.
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  Writer

  Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

  June 2016 - Present

  Mamaroneck, New York, United States · Remote

  Write both interior stories (Riverdale Jones) and cover jokes (Archie Digests, various) for one of the world's most known brands.
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  Story Artist

  Avalanche | WB Games

  March 2009 - Present
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  Senior Story Artist

  Disney Interactive

  March 2008 - Present

  Storyboards, Writing, Character and Story Driven Game Elements for Disney/Pixar franchise properties.
  
  Bolt (2008)
  
  Disney Original Fantasy Project (2009, Shelved)
  
  Toy Story 3 (2010)
  
  Cars 2 (2011)
  
  Disney Infinity (2013}
  Disney Infinity: Lone Ranger Play Set - Storyboards
  Disney Infinity: Incredibles Play Set - Storyboards
  Disney Infinity: Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set - Storyboards
  Disney Infinity: Toy Story Play Set - Storyboards
  Disney Infinity: Cars Play Set - Writer and Storyboards
  Disney Infinity: Monsters University Play Set - Writer and Sto

• Producer

  Circles and Squares Animation

  January 2006 - Present

  Animation Direction, Production, and Screen Writing
  Specializing in TV, Short Subjects, and Commercials

• Animation Director/Artist

  Internet Keep Safe Coalition

  August 2005 - Present

  Animator
  "Faux Paw Meets the First Lady" (2006)
  
  Screenwriter, Director
  "Faux Paw Goes to the Games" (2007)
  
  Screenwriter, Director
  "Faux Paw and the Dangerous Download" (2008)
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  Head of Story

  WB Games / Avalanche

  July 2016 - August 2023

  Delivered conceptual supervision for a large-scale team of writers and narrative artists for AAA games based on Warner Bros IP, The Wizarding World. I am serving as narrative design lead for numerous storylines featuring high-level discussions. To improve the skills of junior employees on story creation, I am educating and leading a team of writers and story artists. I served as story lead for six year until a medical emergency forced me to step down.
  
  A small section of my successes include:
  - Produced and presented 100+ hours of engaging content by acting as Story Lead for the cinematics team.
  - A proposed innovative idea for storyline of massive game worth $180M.
  - Ensured successful franchise approval through collaboration with Pixar/Disney among two companies.
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  Lead Cinematics Artist/Story Department Head

  The Walt Disney Company

  March 2008 - July 2016

  Salt Lake City, UT

  In this job role, I have served as director, writer, and storyboard artist for the creation of character and story-driven gaming components across a variety of franchises, covering Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm products. I have created various features and games by delivering screenwriting, layout, animation direction, and post-production support.
  
  A few of my accomplishments in this role were:
  - Delivered team leadership and leveraged storyboarding talents for all playsets in series, accomplishing top-selling "Toys to Life" video game series.
  - Exercised direction expertise for the production of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Play Set; becoming the fastest-selling playset in franchise history.

• Director of Animation

  Feature Films for Families

  April 1996 - March 2008

  I have utilized my leadership skills to direct project development activities for television, film, and video projects as well as co-developed Velveteen Rabbit film.
  
  My freelance engagements are:
  Archie Comic Publications, INC., Mamaroneck, NY
  Freelance Comic Book Writer
  - Designed effective classic Archie comic content by creating freelance cover jokes, interior story writing, and layouts.
  
  American Mythology Production, Baltimore, MD
  Freelance Comic Book Artist
  - Created visually appealing comic book artwork for iconic brands, such as Pink Panther, Rocky, and Bullwinkle, as well as Underdog.
  
  My Key Projects are:
  Video Games: Hogwarts Legacy Disney Infinity 3: Star Wars Disney Infinity 2: Marvel Disney Infinity | Cars 2 | Toy Story 3
  Comics: Pink Panther Underdog | Rocky and Bullwinkle | Archie Comics
  Film: The Velveteen Rabbit Emperor & the Nightingale Princess and the Pea
  Topps: Star Wars Topps: Stranger Things Upper Deck: Marvel
  
  
  A small section of my successes include:
  - Produced new animated films by collaborating with both local and international talent.
  - Rendered expertise as supervising director for Pig Tales and Velveteen Rabbit.

• Assistant Director/Story Artist

  Swan Animation

  April 1996 - June 2003

  Storyboard Artist
  Princess and the Pea (Animated Feature)
  Pig Tales (Animated Children's TV)
  Velveteen Rabbit (Animated Feature)
  Emperor and the Nightingale (Animated Feature, Shelved)
  
  Assistant Director
  Pig Tales (Animated Children's TV)
  
  After Effects Animator
  Dinosaur Museum Intro Project
  Chubby Wonders (Animated TV Pilot)

• Production Artist and Animator

  Mojave Interactive

  1995 - 1996

  Secrets of the Luxor CD ROM Game
  (Level Designer, Storyboards, Effects, Compositing)