Michael Fong

Work History

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  Story Artist

  Pixar

  June 2018 - Present
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  Storyboard Artist

  Nickelodeon Animation Studio

  March 2017 - March 2018
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  Storyboard Artist

  Walt Disney Television Animation

  June 2016 - March 2017
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  Story Artist

  Warner Bros. Animation

  October 2015 - June 2016

  Story Artist on Lego projects.
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  Story Artist

  Paramount Pictures

  March 2015 - September 2015
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  Storyboard Artist

  DreamWorks Animation

  April 2014 - March 2015

  Storyboarded for DreamWork's "Puss in Boots" TV series. Maintained feature quality storytelling and film language for TV adaptation.
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  Storyboard Artist

  Nickelodeon Animation Studio

  October 2011 - April 2014

  Created storyboards for Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" TV series. Improvised and choreographed many action sequences while supporting the needs of the story.

  
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  Storyboard Revisionist

  Nickelodeon Animation Studio

  July 2011 - November 2011

  Revised storyboards for Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" TV series. Worked closely with director to elaborate and clarify sequences as needed.
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  Production Intern

  Nickelodeon Animation Studio

  February 2011 - May 2011

  Intern on Robot & Monster:
  • Worked directly with the production team to update assets for artist reference and overseas shipping using Filemaker Pro and Portfolio. Helped create loglines for episodes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Assisted artists and other crew members as needed.
  • ONEGeneration Community Service Project: Contributed to beautification of a Senior Daycare Center by mural painting and garden replanting.
  • Lollipop Theater Game day volunteer
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  Freelance Story Artist

  Illumination Entertainment

  July 2010 - August 2010

  Freelance storyboarding on "The Lorax" (uncredited)

• Story Artist/Animator/Clean-up

  House of Chai

  June 2010 - July 2010

  Annie Award nominated short film: "Enrique Wrecks the World"
  Created storyboards for pre-production/animatic with story team and director. Worked as traditional animator and clean-up artist for production.

• Animator and Clean-up Artist

  House of Chai

  June 2009 - August 2009

  Short Film: "Ninjas vs. Guilt"
  Animated traditionally and with Flash. Clean-up animation in Flash. Composited scenes in Flash.

• Animator and Clean-up Artist

  House of Chai

  June 2008 - October 2008

  Short Film: "Life on a Limb"
  Animated traditionally and in Flash. Clean-up in Flash.
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  Server - Spartan Catering

  San Jose State University

  July 2006 - June 2008

  • Provided excellent customer service for San Jose State student and faculty events on and off campus.
  • Responsible for setting up events, food serving, bar tending, washing dishes
  • Worked with clients and served guests at events from 10 to 1000 people