Biography
Hello!
My name is Melissa Wilson and I am an experienced storyboard artist who has worked primarily in adult tv animation, live-action short films, animated short films, and advertising. Previously, I worked as a storyboard artist on the revival of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and as a storyboard revisionist on Marvel's Hit-Monkey. Most recently, I worked on commercial storyboards for both a Paypal and a Hershey’s commercial.
I am also a proud member of Women In Animation, LatinX In Animation, and Rise Up Animation. I am also a Development Branch Counselor member for Creator's Society.
Skills
Roles
- Basic
Work Experience
2023 – Present day
Storyboard artist
VM Productions (Remote)
• Currently working with the art director to develop and create storyboards for the pilot episode of an adult animated series
2023 – Present day
Storyboard artist
Freelance (Remote)
• Clients include: Paypal, Hershey’s, ‘Role Play’, ‘Grace Was a Time Traveler’, and ‘New Age’
• Delivered thumbnail, rough, and clean storyboards in the span of 1.5 days for a PayPal commercial
2023 – 2023
Storyboard Revisionist
Floyd County Productions (Remote)
• Collaborated with Storyboard Directors and team to execute clean and polished storyboards for the final animatic
• Ensured the quality and style of Hit-Monkey was achieved
• Refined action boards
2023 – 2023
Storyboard artist
Floyd County Productions (Remote)
• Adapted to the style of Aqua Teen Hunger Force by the way of staging, action, comedy, and camera placement
• Worked from a script to develop a thumbnail, rough, and clean storyboard pass
Education
2018 – 2021
BA
California State University, Monterey Bay
Cinematic Arts and Technology
- Created animated film that became a finalist in the CSU Film Festival
- Participated in the D2 Women's soccer program for all three years