AMANDA LOKA
5951 Cahuenga Blvd #D, North Hollywood CA 91601 . amanda.c.lokaATgmail.com . (626) 241-6278 (mobile)
EMPLOYMENT
yU+Co for Marvel/Freeform 2017
Story Artist (Live Action)
Drew proof-of-concept storyboards for live action promo of an upcoming Marvel TV series
Truth Pictures, Inc.
Story Artist (Animation) 2016 - 2017
Created storyboards for a feature animation project, illustrating pages from the director's script
Refined dialogue as needed according to story ideas
Worked closely with director and head of story
Contributed story ideas during meetings with story team
Dharmapala Project
Character Designer 2016
Created character designs for an original graphic novel
yU+Co for Marvel/Freeform 2017
Story Artist (Live Action)
Drew proof-of-concept storyboards for live action promo of an upcoming Marvel TV series
Truth Pictures, Inc.
Story Artist (Animation) 2016 - 2017
Created storyboards for a feature animation project, illustrating pages from the director's script
Refined dialogue as needed according to story ideas
Worked closely with director and head of story
Contributed story ideas during meetings with story team
Dharmapala Project
Character Designer 2016
Created character designs for an original graphic novel
yU+Co
2D Artist 2011, 2014
Created 2D animations for TV titles and other projects using Flash, Photoshop and AfterEffects
Primus Interpares LLC
2D Animator/Illustrator 2012 - 2014
Created short animations and illustrations for English language instructional website
Reverge Labs/Lab Zero/Skullgirls Productions
2D Clean-up Animator 2011 - 2013
Cleanup of rough animation, shading and painting for video game characters
Viva Escrow, Inc.
Story Artist/Web Content Producer 2011 - 2013
Created short films and illustrations to explain real estate concepts for the public
Video editing, script writing and camera operator duties as directed
South Park Studios
Pre-Production Trainee 2010
Received training in all aspects of pre-production, including character design, background design,
color styling and storyboarding
Cartoon Network Studios, Ben10: Alien Force
Pre-Production Intern 2008
Script modification according to notes taken in voice recording sessions
Cataloged production-related material and managed shipping of files to outside contractors
Presented ideas and projects for peer and director review
California Institute of the Arts Film/Video Library
Library Assistant 2007-2010
Responsible for the circulation of library materials including DVDs, VHS tapes and equipment
Assisted patrons with library reserves and material search
SKILLS
Storyboarding for animation
2D character animation
Character design
Screenwriting
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Flash, AfterEffects, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro, Final Cut Pro;
Wacom Tablet & Cintiq
Conversant with Adobe Illustrator and ProTools
Knowledge of HTML and Dreamweaver
EDUCATION
California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Character Animation 2010
Concept Design Academy
Action Storyboarding with Jay Oliva 2012
Motivarti Mentorship Program in Story
Mentor: Brenda Chapman 2015-2016
Concept Design Academy
Action Storyboarding with Jay Oliva 2012
Motivarti Mentorship Program in Story
Mentor: Brenda Chapman 2015-2016
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
2011: Adam and Dog, Academy Award nominated short directed by Minkyu Lee. Additional coloring (uncredited).
2010: Island of the Gods. 2 min 42 sec. Animated short. Official selection, Salon des Refuses,
2010 Ottawa International Animation Festival, Ottawa, Canada.
2009: Elixir. 3 min 45 sec. Animated short. CalArts Character Animation Open Show, 2009.
2007: P and A. 1 min 37 sec. Official selection, 2007 FilmGate International Student Film Festival, St. Louis, MO