Kalia Cheng

Kalia Cheng

Manager, Animation Development at Marvel Entertainment

Senior Development director / 16 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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I am a creative individual with both animation production management and artistic skills, who is eager to find a strong work experience within the entertainment industry.

Specialties: Mac OS and Windows XP platforms, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro HD, ProTools, iDVD, Sketchbook Pro, Keynote, Microsoft Office, and Outlook Express.
Work History
  • Animation Manager

    Marvel Entertainment

    July 2011 - December 2015

    I provide creative insight and direction on Marvel's behalf in regards to scripts, character and prop designs, animatic edits, rough cuts, music, sfx, voice records, ADR sessions, final mix, and assist in the creation and approval of promotional materials for multiple animated projects throughout various stages of development and production. I work closely with studio executives, writers, production teams, and talent to ensure that our content is delivered on-time, on-brand, AND on budget (if not, under!).

    I am largely work on our latest (yet-to-be-announced) top-secret projects, along with Marvel's Disk Wars: The Avengers, The Marvel Experience, and Marvel Universe LIVE!

    Past project titles include:
    Season 2 of Marvel Knights -- (which includes: The Inhumans, Wolverine - Origin, Wolverine Vs. Sabretooth, Ultimate Wolverine Vs Hulk, Wolverine Weapon X - Tomorrow Dies Today, and The Eternals), Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher, Marvel Mash-Up, The Fury Files, Ultimate Spider-Man, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and Super Hero Squad.

  • Animation Coordinator

    Marvel Entertainment

    March 2010 - July 2011

    I assist and coordinate all aspects of Marvel Animation, juggling a number of shows, each in different stages of production (such as Super Hero Squad, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and Ultimate Spiderman) -- from the beginning concept pitch to final dvd packaging and even coloring book. I read a ton of scripts. I also review, revise, and approve designs, approve foreign voice casting and make awesome keynote presentations and promo images that are viewed all over the world!

  • Production Assistant

    MLG Productions

    December 2007 - December 2009

    PA duties including, but not limited to: coordination of internship program and management of interns, organization and upkeep of design database, handling of expense reports and studio supplies, creation of design breakdowns for scripts and storyboards.

    Additionally, I was trusted with art assistant responsibilities such as storyboard conforming, character cleanups, color fills, and re-designs or fixes of props and backgrounds.

  • Freelance Storyboard Artist, Asst. Art Director, Editor, Lighting Assi

    PCF Virtual Advertising and Integrated Marketing

    September 2005 - March 2009

    Misc. work on a variety of broadcast projects for clients including: Subway Hawaii, State of Hawaii Department of Health, Aloha Shoyu, 21North, Roy Sakuma, BIA Hawaii, and Roulabette.

  • Retail Sales/Floor Associate

    Clothes Minded, Beverly Hills

    June 2007 - August 2007

    Greet customers and educate them about current sales and avaliable merchandise. Attend to dressing rooms -- keep them clean, find alternate sizes, return unwanted items. Organize and maintain window displays, and occasionally handle the register.

  • Intern

    Marvel Studios

    May 2007 - August 2007

    Basic Receptionist/ Assistant work, character and project research, maintenance of comic archives, and quick errands. I also was an official Marvel staff photographer for the San Diego 2007 Comic Con.

  • Educational Technology Center Tech Support Student Computer Networking

    Punahou School

    May 2002 - August 2004

    Responsible for computer network upgrades, software installations and hardware reconfigurations.

  • Freelance Storyboard Artist, V-O Talent, P/A

    Mediasource - Honolulu, Hawaii

    January 2002 - September 2002

    Various work for shopping center broadcast projects.

Education
  • BFA in Character Animation

    CalArts

    2003 - 2008
  • High School in K-12

    Punahou School

    1991 - 2003