—MEET THE REIGNING MONARCHS—
S02 E12—12.09.2020
ALEC ISELIN—
NEW YORK CITY
Alec Iselin is a 3D designer and animator specialising in Cinema 4D and Houdini. While growing up in Akron Ohio, he used to make short films with his friends, family, and dog. Alec came to New York City to attend film school and is now a 3D artist and technical director at Bigstar. Alec also enjoys designing tattoos, cooking meals with his girlfriend, and raising an adorable shiba pup named Oko.
S02 E09—11.11.2020
VINCENT FILECCIA—
NEW YORK CITY
Vincent Fileccia is a New York based designer passionate about telling stories through branding, websites, & type. He is currently the brand designer at Current: a leading U.S. challenger bank that provides premium banking for everyone. Previously, he worked as a graphic designer for the influencer marketing platform Fohr. Vincent also consults and works freelance with a variety of clients including non-profit organizations and e-commerce brands.
S02 E06—10.21.2020
MICHAEL LUCKHARDT—
NEW YORK CITY
Michael Luckhardt is a New York City based, independent motion designer. He received his BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and has freelanced for over a decade in the commercial motion design industry.
He’s worked with a variety of studios, ranging from production houses, to agencies, to TV Networks, and individual artists, bringing them visual solutions through the medium of motion design. Outside of work he enjoys drawing the occasional odd creature, competitive running, and lite gaming.
S02 E03—09.30.2020
FER LOZADA—
MEXICO CITY
Fernanda is a 2D animator and illustrator born and based in Mexico City. She is breaking a long lineage of renowned ice-cream makers to pursue the cartoon life. Fer was selected for the 2017 Mexican Institute of Cinematography grant to produce her shortfilm Bouclette, set to premiere in 2021. Animator by day and lindyhopper by night, Fer loves to bring her passion for goats, rollerskating and all things vintage into her work.
S01 E12—08.26.2020
JOY TIEN—
NEW YORK CITY
Joy Tien is a CG artist who specializes in look development and lighting for animation. Joy promotes art and technology both domestically & internationally. She has traveled and shared her passion for look development at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Pratt in New York, and Taipei National University of the Arts in Taiwan. Her personal story was published in the magazine and podcast "InCG" in Taiwan.
S01 E09—08.05.2020
MELODY SHIH—
NEW YORK CITY
Melody Shih is an award-winning motion graphics designer/animator from Taiwan based in New York. Her works have been recognized and screened in numerous awards and festivals worldwide including Emmy Award, Red Dot Award, Vimeo Staff Pick, and Motionographer. Melody strives to combine illustrations and motion elements seamlessly to create eye-catching dynamic pieces.
S01 E06—07.15.2020
DANIELA MARTIN DEL CAMPO—
MEXICO CITY
Daniela Martin Del Campo is an independent illustrator that specializes in children's books and magazines. She studied illustration at FADU in Argentina followed by a diploma in narrative illustration at UNAM in Mexico. She has worked with numerous international brands and editorial houses. She finds inspiration in the folklore of global cultures and she is officially a self-proclaimed cat lady.
S01 E03—06.24.2020
I-NU YEH—
NEW YORK CITY
I-Nu is freelance Motion Art Director & Illustrator and the owner of the design studio FISHTANK/BIGLIPTOY. Her work merges digital art with motion across a range of fields including traditional art media, video, silkscreen print, and computer art. She is best
known for her creature creations. Her Biglip Characters represent nonsensical possibilities coming to life and embody her personal experiences. She has a rescue dog named Aki and she teaches motion design at New York's Fashion Institute of technology.
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