Ron Franco

Ron Franco

Senior Art Director/Creative Director / 22 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Cinematic Director

Kinect Star Wars (2012)

Cinematic Director

Ghostbusters (2009)

Cinematic Director

THQ WWE 2008 - 2010

Animation Director

Terminator 3: Redemption

Cinematic Director

UFC Undisputed

art director/visual development

Wreck it Ralph

Cinematic and animation director as well as former partner/founder of Hydrogen Whiskey Studios - A CG production firm with a focus in video game development

Media production executive, studio head, creator, artist, with 20+ years in the video game and design industry. Proven track record in in-game animation production, cut scenes, having worked on over 10 AAA video game titles, and an extensive 3d asset pipeline management, developing and team management for over 110+ video game titles of PC, console and mobile games.

Driven, energetic leader known for the ability to create production paths of least resistance while seamlessly involving executives, clients and other experts into the production pit. Relaxed yet strong motivator, organizer and team player with established record of identifying production road bumps and their contingencies. Highly skilled in many 3D production pipeline duties while developing departmental synergy through trust, communication and support.

Specialties: Studio Head, Content Creator, In-Game moves creator/choreographer, Team Manager, Digital Cinematographer and Lighter, Animator, Motion Capture Director, Pre-Viz, Motion Graphics, Designer, Layouts, Voice Over Director, Fight/Martial Arts Choreographer, Modeler and Texture artist.
Work History
  • Creative Director

    Reverie XP

    June 2021 - Present
    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Events and Media Production Company

  • Partner

    King Kong Palm Productions, Inc.

    August 2019 - Present
    Las Vegas, Nevada, and Los Angeles, California · H

    The industry above description is inaccurate. We promote the combat effectiveness of Kung fu plus its health benefits.

  • Kung Fu Instructor

    KKP Productions, Inc.

    January 2018 - Present
    Los Angeles and Las Vegas · Hybrid
  • Art Director

    Synergy Blue

    June 2020 - March 2021
    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Art Production Manager

    Momentum Mojo

    December 2018 - June 2020
    Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Art Director

    Pocketful of Quarters

    October 2018 - February 2020
    Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Art Director

    Pocketful of Quarters, Inc.

    November 2018 - August 2019
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Studio Art Director

    Quarters

    January 2019 - February 2019
    Los Angeles, CA
  • PoQ

    October 2018 - November 2018
    Los Angeles, California, US
  • Art Director

    Hydrogen Whiskey Studios

    July 2001 - January 2018
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Studio art director

    Dragonlight Productions, Inc.

    January 1996 - January 1996
    Tarzana, CA
Education
  • Digital Art and Design

    Los Angeles Pierce College

    1993 - 1995
  • CSUN

    ? - ?
  • Art and Design

    Platt College

    ? - ?