James A. Castillo
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Paul Chen
I have the pleasure of working along side James in a student short film for 6 months. He is a very talented artist with a great eye for aesthetics, composition, cinematography, animation and is exceptionally good with colors and character designs.Without his expertise in character design, digital painting and storytelling to set the direction of the short film, it wouldn't have been what it is. He is very patient, understanding and generous in sharing his knowledge and expertise with the rest of his team and is always quick to apologise when he makes a mistake, thus making him someone very enjoyable to work with due to his humility and graciousness in admitting his flaws openly and be prepared to correct them in order to work with others towards a common goal without letting ego get in the way. He is also always open to ideas apart from his own and recognises the effort of his teammates while making sure the direction of the short film he leads the team in allows for everyone to express themselves creatively and be able to learn and grow in the process. He explains his ideas clearly and patiently so everyone can follow his train of thoughts and execute out the vision and style he set. He is also a very dedicated person and a positive influence during demoralising moments in the production, always encouraging the others to look on the bright side, and taking on extra responsibilities and even put in his own money to fund the music scoring needed for the short film in recognition of the effort that everyone has put into it. He is also a very passionate artist and a fun person to talk to and be around. It was truely an Inspiring 1 year studying along side him at 3dsense media school.
Paul Chen
I have the pleasure of working along side James in a student short film for 6 months. He is a very talented artist with a great eye for aesthetics, composition, cinematography, animation and is exceptionally good with colors and character designs.Without his expertise in character design, digital painting and storytelling to set the direction of the short film, it wouldn't have been what it is. He is very patient, understanding and generous in sharing his knowledge and expertise with the rest of his team and is always quick to apologise when he makes a mistake, thus making him someone very enjoyable to work with due to his humility and graciousness in admitting his flaws openly and be prepared to correct them in order to work with others towards a common goal without letting ego get in the way. He is also always open to ideas apart from his own and recognises the effort of his teammates while making sure the direction of the short film he leads the team in allows for everyone to express themselves creatively and be able to learn and grow in the process. He explains his ideas clearly and patiently so everyone can follow his train of thoughts and execute out the vision and style he set. He is also a very dedicated person and a positive influence during demoralising moments in the production, always encouraging the others to look on the bright side, and taking on extra responsibilities and even put in his own money to fund the music scoring needed for the short film in recognition of the effort that everyone has put into it. He is also a very passionate artist and a fun person to talk to and be around. It was truely an Inspiring 1 year studying along side him at 3dsense media school.
Paul Chen
I have the pleasure of working along side James in a student short film for 6 months. He is a very talented artist with a great eye for aesthetics, composition, cinematography, animation and is exceptionally good with colors and character designs.Without his expertise in character design, digital painting and storytelling to set the direction of the short film, it wouldn't have been what it is. He is very patient, understanding and generous in sharing his knowledge and expertise with the rest of his team and is always quick to apologise when he makes a mistake, thus making him someone very enjoyable to work with due to his humility and graciousness in admitting his flaws openly and be prepared to correct them in order to work with others towards a common goal without letting ego get in the way. He is also always open to ideas apart from his own and recognises the effort of his teammates while making sure the direction of the short film he leads the team in allows for everyone to express themselves creatively and be able to learn and grow in the process. He explains his ideas clearly and patiently so everyone can follow his train of thoughts and execute out the vision and style he set. He is also a very dedicated person and a positive influence during demoralising moments in the production, always encouraging the others to look on the bright side, and taking on extra responsibilities and even put in his own money to fund the music scoring needed for the short film in recognition of the effort that everyone has put into it. He is also a very passionate artist and a fun person to talk to and be around. It was truely an Inspiring 1 year studying along side him at 3dsense media school.
Paul Chen
I have the pleasure of working along side James in a student short film for 6 months. He is a very talented artist with a great eye for aesthetics, composition, cinematography, animation and is exceptionally good with colors and character designs.Without his expertise in character design, digital painting and storytelling to set the direction of the short film, it wouldn't have been what it is. He is very patient, understanding and generous in sharing his knowledge and expertise with the rest of his team and is always quick to apologise when he makes a mistake, thus making him someone very enjoyable to work with due to his humility and graciousness in admitting his flaws openly and be prepared to correct them in order to work with others towards a common goal without letting ego get in the way. He is also always open to ideas apart from his own and recognises the effort of his teammates while making sure the direction of the short film he leads the team in allows for everyone to express themselves creatively and be able to learn and grow in the process. He explains his ideas clearly and patiently so everyone can follow his train of thoughts and execute out the vision and style he set. He is also a very dedicated person and a positive influence during demoralising moments in the production, always encouraging the others to look on the bright side, and taking on extra responsibilities and even put in his own money to fund the music scoring needed for the short film in recognition of the effort that everyone has put into it. He is also a very passionate artist and a fun person to talk to and be around. It was truely an Inspiring 1 year studying along side him at 3dsense media school.
Experience
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Paramount Animation
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vis Dev Artist
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Nickelodeon Animation
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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700 & Above Employee
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Character Designer
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Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
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Netflix
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Character Designer
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Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
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Nickelodeon Animation
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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700 & Above Employee
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Character Designer
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Sep 2021 - Nov 2021
Character Designer for TMNT Character Designer for TMNT
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No Ghost
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United Kingdom
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director - Madrid Noir
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Nov 2019 - Jun 2021
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Sony Pictures Animation
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United States
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Movies and Sound Recording
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100 - 200 Employee
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Character Designer
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Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
Character Designer for the new show YOUNG LOVE, based on the Oscar winning short film HAIR LOVE Character Designer for the new show YOUNG LOVE, based on the Oscar winning short film HAIR LOVE
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Supercell
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Finland
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Computer Games
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400 - 500 Employee
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Concept Artist
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
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No Ghost
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United Kingdom
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director - Madrid Noir, The prologue
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Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
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Sony Pictures Animation
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United States
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Movies and Sound Recording
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100 - 200 Employee
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Character Designer
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May 2018 - Sep 2018
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Nexus Studios
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United Kingdom
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Animation and Post-production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Production Designer
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Mar 2018 - May 2018
Visual Development for Google I/O 2018 Visual Development for Google I/O 2018
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Illumination Mac Guff
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France
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Animation and Post-production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Designer
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
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Paramount Animation
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London, United Kingdom
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Color Artist
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
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PASSION PICTURES
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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200 - 300 Employee
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Character Designer
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
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Nexus Studios
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United Kingdom
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Animation and Post-production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Visual Development Artist
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Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
I worked next to FX Goby and the guys at Nexus on the Google IO presentation held in San Francisco on 2017. I worked next to FX Goby and the guys at Nexus on the Google IO presentation held in San Francisco on 2017.
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Axis Studios
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment
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300 - 400 Employee
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Art Director and Character Designer
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Apr 2016 - Feb 2017
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Future Lighthouse
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
I Art directed the Short Film currently unders development. I Art directed the Short Film currently unders development.
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AIC Studios
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Character Designer
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Apr 2015 - Nov 2015
I am currently working with AIC movie Inc. designing characters for their upcoming movie project. From rough ideas to final renders I am currently working with AIC movie Inc. designing characters for their upcoming movie project. From rough ideas to final renders
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GenX Games
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Spain
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Freelance Illustrator
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
I had the opportunity to work closely with the game designer Enrique Dueñas in the developing of the card game "London after Midnight". I was hired as an illustrator to create high quality images that would become a very representative attribute of the game. I also ended up art directing the graphic design team to make sure that they would follow the aesthetics that we had chosen for the game. I had the opportunity to work closely with the game designer Enrique Dueñas in the developing of the card game "London after Midnight". I was hired as an illustrator to create high quality images that would become a very representative attribute of the game. I also ended up art directing the graphic design team to make sure that they would follow the aesthetics that we had chosen for the game.
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Bee Square Games
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Spain
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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2D Artist
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May 2013 - Oct 2014
In BeeSquare I perform the role of a 2D artist. I create assets of various types for the different projects and also I play a key part in the preproduction of each project, developing ideas and concepts in close relation with the game designers and programmers. I have also done 2D character animations for most of the projects developed in the studio. In BeeSquare I perform the role of a 2D artist. I create assets of various types for the different projects and also I play a key part in the preproduction of each project, developing ideas and concepts in close relation with the game designers and programmers. I have also done 2D character animations for most of the projects developed in the studio.
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Art Director
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Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
Leaded a team to develop the visuals for a Casual Game Leaded a team to develop the visuals for a Casual Game
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Digitalis ink
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Miami/Fort Lauderdale y alrededores, Estados Unidos
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Animador
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2010
During this time I did Storyboarding, Animation and Character design for an un-named project. Using After Effects, Photoshop and Antics During this time I did Storyboarding, Animation and Character design for an un-named project. Using After Effects, Photoshop and Antics
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Education
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2011 - 2012
3Dsense Media school
Diploma in Digital Visual Effects and Animation, Animation -
2010 - 2011
Ars Animation
Diploma in 2D animation, Animation
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