Phone +1.3104186672
Emailangelolibutti@gmail.com
Websitedemo.angelolibutti.com
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Summary of Qualification

  • Profound ability to follow a style.
  • Exceptional ability to create basic backgrounds (buildings, landscapes), perspective and composition.
  • Uncommon ability to create cartoon and realistic drawing styles, story development and interpretation.
  • Remarkable ability to conceptualize ideas and understand the animation process (script timing, next step layout).
  • Sound computer literacy skills, including the ability to use storyboard software.
  • Extremely strong pre-visualisation and artistic drawing skills.
  • Great ability to follow directions, complete tasks independently and manage or delegate a functions.
  • Huge understanding of cinematic scene and dramatic structure.
  • Exceptional ability to understand character development and to work collaboratively.
  • In-depth ability to analyze scenes in written form and translate into visual product.
  • Uncommon ability to express story and character through drawings that are on model and express emotion.
  • Enviable ability to invent action and express it through drawing.
  • Organized and managed timelines to ensure all work are completed and submitted on schedule.
  • Revised, edited and modified sketches as indicated by the director or creative team.
  • Implemented various computer programs to enhance the visual presentation of ideas for the scene or for effectively capturing the director's ideas for the shot.
  • Experience analyzing scope of projects, establishing priorities, and achieving results in a fast-paced, and time sensitive environment.
  • Solid ability in the overview of the entire film process including directing, pre and post-production, storyboarding, and acting.

Work Experience

Art Department

Feature Film

2010
~Present
Los Angeles, CA
Ken Duncan & Prana Studio
Storyboard Artist
Dorothy of Oz
2009
Los Angeles, CA
Brooklyn Power Inc.
Storyboard Artist & concept artist
Pet’s Side Story
2009
Toronto, ON, Canada
STARZ Animation
Storyboard Artist
9
2008
Vancourver, BC, Canada
Rainmaker
Storyboard Artist
Nutty Professor
2006
Toronto, ON, Canada
STARZ/I.D.T.
Storyboard Artist
Everyone's Hero
2005
Toronto, ON, Canada
STARZ/I.D.T.
color/storyboard - Art Director
Surly Squirrel
2005
Toronto, ON, Canada
Disney
Storyboard Artist
Ice Princess
2004
Toronto, ON, Canada
Disney
Storyboard Artist
Tarzan II
2004
Los Angeles, CA
Live Action
Storyboard Artist
Porcelain

Commercial

2009
~~2002
Toronto, ON, Canada
Hatch Studio
Concept - Storyboard Artist
Toblerone, Kit-Kat, Lincoln, Ester C, Bick's, Kraft, RBC
2005
~~2000
Toronto, ON, Canada
Red Rover
Storyboard Artist - Animation
Puma, F.I.F.A, World Cup, Toyota, Excel, Snickers, Robaxacet

TV Series

2009
Toronto, ON, Canada
House of Cool
Storyboard Artist
Bad Ass American
2009
Toronto, ON, Canada
Disney-GEORGE ELLIOT Studios
Storyboard Artist
Yin Yang Yo
2009
Toronto, ON, Canada
Red Rover
Storyboard Artist
Ripping Friends
2009
Toronto, ON, Canada
Red Rover
Storyboard Artist
Robo Roach

Professional Recommendations

Gavin Boyle , Senior Layout
I.L.M – Animal Logic (Legend of the Guardians, Inkheart, The Golden Compass, Stardust, The Wild, Beverly Hills Chihuahua)
July 23, 2010

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Angelo over the last 5 years. 
He is one of the most passionate, dedicated, talented artists I have met. He puts his all into everything he sets out to do. His storyboard and animation work is exceptional. I highly recommend Angelo for any position he sets his goals towards. I hope to get a chance to work with him in the future

Roger S.H. Schulman: Producer/ Writer
DreamWorks (Shrek, Balto, The Jungle Book 2, Jonas, Mulan2, ALF)
June 10, 2010

I’ve worked with literally hundreds of artists on animated features and TV series. I recently had the privilege to work with Angelo to develop an animated feature. During that time I discovered the broad range of his talents, from capturing the grace and reality of nature, to portraying nuance of facial emotion, to producing hilarious “squash-and-stretch” work. Rarely have I encountered an artist who can do it all at the highest level; Angelo is one of those few. What may be more surprising about Angelo is his personality and work ethic. Without overgeneralization, animation artists and graphic designers tend to be idiosyncratic people who prefer to spend a lot of time alone and don’t always communicate well. Angelo is the opposite of all these stereotypical traits. He’s gregarious, warm, fun to be around. His understanding of deadlines is crystal clear; time and place seem to make no difference to him when it comes to producing product. He’s one of those rare talents who simply makes it happen, and happen beautifully, and without a hint of complaint.

Sylvia Wong , Layout Technical Director
Pixar Animation Studios: (Toy Story 3, Up, WALL-E, Ratatouille, Cars, The Incredibles- Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc.)
September 15, 2008

Angelo is a wonderfully passionate and dedicated artist, with an unquenchable enthusiasm and incredibly hard-working individual who sets high personal standards, yet is always open for direction and constructive criticism from his peers. His portfolio is inspiring with the range of drawing styles, the attention to subtle details, and creative ideas. This Italian has an open mind and a big heart. His commitment to his art is only rivaled by his dedication to his friends and family. What perhaps stands out most about Angelo is his energy, optimism and unparalleled exuberance for life. He has a keen sense of observation, and finds much humor and entertainment in the world around him. He is truly dedicated and passionate about visual storytelling. I think Angelo would be a real asset to the studio and a valuable member to any creative team

Geoff Hemphill , Animator
I.L.M. (Transformers 1 & 2, Star Trek, The Chronicles of Narnia, Charlotte's Web, Pirates of the Caribbean, Robots, Star Wars)
October 18, 2006

I am lucky to call Angelo a personal friend of mine since college. I have always looked up to his work. He's a great animator, artist, designer and cartoonist. His work speaks for itself. 

Angelo has the ability to make everyone around him smile and laugh. Any time he's in the room, the energy level goes up and everyone is inspired. He's also a very loyal and trustworthy friend. I would consider Angelo a great asset to any team.

Daniele Tosti , Senior Shots TD
WETA Digital (Avatar, The Chronicles of Narnia, Surf's Up, The Wild)
September 16, 2006

Angelo's work is unique in style and quality. His years of experience, artistic talent and energy would be an asset to any company in the need to fill any feature quality position in the computer graphic market. I would recommend his services at any time and without reservations.

Sebastian "Sacha" Kapijimpanga , Lead Animator
Sony Pictures Imageworks: (Alice in Wonderland, G-Force, I Am Legend, Beowulf, Surf's Up, Monster House, Ryan)
September 14, 2006

Angelo is an extremely talented artist. His storyboards and conceptual work are inspiring and a pleasure to work with.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE
2 Academy Awards
Key Animator in Feature Animation
SURLY SQUIRREL
9 Award Winners for best short Film Art Director, Visual Development & Story Digital Painting
THE THREE WISE MEN
Award Winner Best Animation Film GOYA
Key Animator in Feature Animation
EDEN'S WAKE
Nominated at San Jose film festival
Art Director, Live Action in Short Film
BEL ART AWARD
Winner 2006 - For exceptional Art work and Web site

Education

2001 ~ 2004
Pasadena, CA
Meisner Course
Instructor: Jacqueline McClintock
Method Acting
1997 ~ 2000
Toronto, ON, Canada
Sheridan College
Classical Animation

Skills

  • Maya
  • Voodoo
  • Premiere
  • Photoshop