Marisa Tontaveetong

Art Director at BWA Studios
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Experience

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Art Director
      • May 2022 - 1 year 8 months

      Art/Animation Director at Black Women Animate Studios, working on client projects for shows on Netflix, Cartoon Network, Hulu, A&E, Mattel, etc. At BWA, we create and produce programming and content for all platforms. We build equity in the animation industry by consciously hiring Black women, women of color, and nonbinary people of color.

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director
      • May 2022 - 1 year 8 months

      Alpharetta, Georgia, United States Co-owner/ Managing Director in charge of overall systems of Slothique Content Creation & Service Studio in various positions as needed, including strategic consultation, talent training, and placement, to production. Our service side has served a selected roster of referred B2C clients and B2B, such as 9 Story Media Group, Trioscope Studios, Hawk Studios, Magick Lantern Studio, BWA, and more. Slothique is also an official partner of Bangkok University International College and runs animation… Show more Co-owner/ Managing Director in charge of overall systems of Slothique Content Creation & Service Studio in various positions as needed, including strategic consultation, talent training, and placement, to production. Our service side has served a selected roster of referred B2C clients and B2B, such as 9 Story Media Group, Trioscope Studios, Hawk Studios, Magick Lantern Studio, BWA, and more. Slothique is also an official partner of Bangkok University International College and runs animation production incubators/internships. Show less

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • SIGGRAPH Strategy Group
      • Mar 2017 - 6 years 10 months

      Strategy group advisor to SIGGRAPH Board of Directors by invitation. Member of both Nurturing Community and Digital Presence committee. Working to define internal SIGGRAPH network and external partners as well as externally to facilitate strong and clearer communication, retain and strengthen current relationships, and build new relations. Contributed onboarding kit. SIGGRAPH is widely considered the most prestigious forum for the publication of computer graphics research, attended by over 15k… Show more Strategy group advisor to SIGGRAPH Board of Directors by invitation. Member of both Nurturing Community and Digital Presence committee. Working to define internal SIGGRAPH network and external partners as well as externally to facilitate strong and clearer communication, retain and strengthen current relationships, and build new relations. Contributed onboarding kit. SIGGRAPH is widely considered the most prestigious forum for the publication of computer graphics research, attended by over 15k industry professionals from leading studios such as Pixar, Dreamworks, Blizzard and is one of the few dozen festivals that qualify as for the Oscar-eligible animated shorts category.

    • Early Career Development Chair
      • Aug 2015 - 8 years 5 months

      Chair for the early career development committee, also known as S3, whose primary mission is to bring additional value and connecting ACM student members to industry professionals for resume and reel reviews. http://s3.siggraph.org (Terms: 2020-2022) Previously S3R3 portfolio coordinator from 2015- 2020. setting up onsite and online portfolio and mentorship for students with industry professionals from studios such as Pixar, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, etc

    • SIGGRAPH ASIA Computer Animation Festival Producer
      • Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

      Bangkok, Thailand Year round Producer for SIGGRAPH ASIA Computer Animation Festival 2017. Work with Chair (head of the Monk Studio, Thailand) / Co-Chair (Head of studio, Oriental Dreamworks)/ Advisors (CEO of Polygon Pictures, Japan) to facilitate all aspects of operation from arranging jury meeting, screenings, communications with panelists and partners, and coordinating with conference management. Coordinate CAF related panels such as Making of Thor, Making of PIXAR's Coco, Google Spotlight Stories panels

    • Team Leader Student Volunteer
      • Jun 2013 - 2017

      Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Student volunteer for ACM SIGGRAPH International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. 2013 in Anaheim, selected team leader for 2014 in Vancouver and Shenzhen, 2015 in LA before transitioning to work for the organization as a committee member. Worked my way from shifts such as doorkeeper, liason to coordinating other student volunteers, shift management, and catering to needs of the conference.

    • Student Volunteer
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

      Anaheim, LA Student volunteer for ACM SIGGRAPH International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. 2013 in Anaheim, selected team leader for 2014 in Vancouver and Shenzhen, 2015 in LA before transitioning to work for the organization as a committee member. Worked my way from shifts such as doorkeeper, liason to coordinating other student volunteers, shift management, and catering to needs of the conference.

    • United States
    • Animation and Post-production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Oct 2015 - 8 years 3 months

      Atlanta, Georgia 501c3 nonprofit. Executive director of International Animation Society (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation)- South Chapter affiliated with UNESCO . Handles operations management of over 70+ yearly workshops, panels, and oversee/ ideate for the annual signature ASIFA-SOUTH Animation Conference and Festival featuring 3 competitive category screening over 3 days, 8 professional panels, 21 sponsors for a cost of under $3000in 2017. Located sponsorship to triple festival funding by 3… Show more 501c3 nonprofit. Executive director of International Animation Society (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation)- South Chapter affiliated with UNESCO . Handles operations management of over 70+ yearly workshops, panels, and oversee/ ideate for the annual signature ASIFA-SOUTH Animation Conference and Festival featuring 3 competitive category screening over 3 days, 8 professional panels, 21 sponsors for a cost of under $3000in 2017. Located sponsorship to triple festival funding by 3 times in 2018 second year after 1st annual festival. Jury comprised of head of production at AdultSwim, producer at Dreamworks TV, head of studios, director at Floyd County Studio, etc Juror for the Atlanta Film Festival Oscar-eligible animation category, NW Animation Festival in Portland, WIFTA (Women in Film and Television, Atlanta), Best of Global Game Jam Georgia. Invited panelist/ industry expert for Dragoncon, Momocon, SIEGEcon, SCAD Animation Festival, Maryland Institute College of Art, Terminus Conference and Festival, and more Show less

    • United States
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Animation Producer/ Post-production Manager
      • Oct 2018 - Jul 2023

      Greater Atlanta Area Studio consultant, animation producer, post-production management & various positions for Trioscope Studios (School of Human since 2014) production company content creator for Netflix/ Hulu/ Adultswim. Flex hours reporting to VP of Production based on various needs. Currently on the action-thriller feature "Takeover" staring Quavo. Post-production manager on George R.R. Martin and Vincent D’Onofrio's "Night of the Cooters" with patented Trioscope technology. Animation producer on comedy… Show more Studio consultant, animation producer, post-production management & various positions for Trioscope Studios (School of Human since 2014) production company content creator for Netflix/ Hulu/ Adultswim. Flex hours reporting to VP of Production based on various needs. Currently on the action-thriller feature "Takeover" staring Quavo. Post-production manager on George R.R. Martin and Vincent D’Onofrio's "Night of the Cooters" with patented Trioscope technology. Animation producer on comedy docuseries for Mike Rowe's Six Degrees on Discovery. Consultant on sourcing talent/ liaison and rep to the industry in Atlanta and global studios and talent. Post-production management/onboarding setup and maintenance/ Lead creative incubator for training talent in collaboration with Asifa-South. Show less

    • Founder/ Blogger
      • Sep 2014 - May 2022

      United States Blogger at www.needyanimator.com focused on external resources about networking, festivals, artist laws, and more for artists and animators. Current viewership average of 30000 a month with a total of over 950,000 visits since September 2014. Press Coverage for Momocon 2015 Pro Speaker for Dragoncon 2015 Pro Speaker for SIEGECon Special Sessions speaker for SIGGRAPH ASIA/North America for student volunteers Invited to speak at SCAD Atlanta, Georgia Production Partnership AR/VR… Show more Blogger at www.needyanimator.com focused on external resources about networking, festivals, artist laws, and more for artists and animators. Current viewership average of 30000 a month with a total of over 950,000 visits since September 2014. Press Coverage for Momocon 2015 Pro Speaker for Dragoncon 2015 Pro Speaker for SIEGECon Special Sessions speaker for SIGGRAPH ASIA/North America for student volunteers Invited to speak at SCAD Atlanta, Georgia Production Partnership AR/VR Panel, MICA Maryland, Ritsumeikan University Japan, Bangkok University Thailand, etc. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Digital Designer/ Animator
      • Nov 2017 - Sep 2020

      Greater Atlanta Area (Fulltime>>contractor) Digital Designer/ Animator at Leo Learning working on quick turnaround animation, 2d puppet character animation, kinetic typographic, infographics, compliance, video editing, gomo e learning, chroma keying, motion graphics for VR 360 videos using skybox360 from preproduction design to post delivery for brands clients such as Ogilvy, PwC, Kimberly Clark, Virgin Airlines, Jaguar Land Rover, Marriott, etc

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

      Greater Atlanta Area Advisory board member to Gwinnett Technical College. Expertise in STEAM incorporation, animation, CIS (Computer Science Department). Engage with agendas such as strategy advisement, scholarship reviews, outreach

    • United States
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Filmmaker in Residence
      • Mar 2015 - Aug 2018

      Greater Atlanta Area Filmmaker In Residence by invitation with the Atlanta Film Society. Winner of the 2015 Atlanta Film Festival's Oscar eligible animated shorts category. Coordinate workshops, provide animation related consultation, and serve as panelist on the creative panels for the Atlanta Film Festival.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Animation Director
      • Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

      Greater Atlanta Area Source and manage team projects (2D/3D) for animation needs for Magick Lantern from formats such as promos, educational, and narrative short form content from pre-production to post. Animation manager on theatrical feature Little Mermaid feature (Netflix/ Amazon Prime)

    • Animatic Animator
      • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

      Greater Atlanta Area Contract Animatic/ Visualization Animator for Maven Design http://www.mavendesign.com

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Unit 3C intern
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016

      Atlanta, Georgia Pre-Post Production quick turnaround motion graphics, video editing, motion tracking, VO editing, animated gifs and studio photoshoot/ 3D modeling for internal VR game showcase. Worked on media for Chick-fil-A social, assisted with Gold Peak and Wells Fargo accounts.

    • Sweden
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Digital Designer
      • Apr 2016 - May 2016

      Contract digital designer working wireframes/ social media marketing promo contents

    • Portfolio Director
      • May 2009 - Jan 2015

      Bangkok, Thailand Founder and Portfolio Director of network combining a multitude of designers that specialize in different areas such as web design, video editing, animation, print design working together to create a convenience one-stop reasonably priced design agency. Over the course of 5 years (2009-2013), we have designed and deployed over 100+ websites and designed for clients internationally located in Thailand, Singapore, US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia, etc.We have designed websites… Show more Founder and Portfolio Director of network combining a multitude of designers that specialize in different areas such as web design, video editing, animation, print design working together to create a convenience one-stop reasonably priced design agency. Over the course of 5 years (2009-2013), we have designed and deployed over 100+ websites and designed for clients internationally located in Thailand, Singapore, US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia, etc.We have designed websites for promotional campaigns, food companies, e-commerce retail, hotel, medical directories, architecture firms, publishing house and more. Show less

    • China
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Production Assistant
      • Dec 2014 - Dec 2014

      Bangkok, Thailand Production assistant for Chinese Cable Network TV (CCTV) channel 4 for New Years International broadcasting in Bangkok, Thailand. Assisted in caretaking of host anchorman, crowd control, and partial thai-english-mandarin translation to help international team communicate with locals.

    • Attendee
      • Nov 2014 - Nov 2014

      PC & E 2235 Defoor Hills GA 30318 Production Assistant Bootcamp for live-action production including set and walkie etiquette, equipment basics, terminologies, and need-to-know basics by Linda Burns organized by the Georgia Production Partnership in association with Atlanta Film Festival.

    • United States
    • Animation and Post-production
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Production/ Illustration Intern
      • Mar 2014 - May 2014

      Atlanta, GA Interned under Emmy awarded animated TV show Archer's department of Illustration assisting in setting production standards and guideline for season 6.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technical Director
      • Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

      United States Technical Director for Intergrating Media Panel and Music in Television for SCAD ATV festival. Live Switcher position responsible for live feed camera switching and lower thirds.

    • Singapore
    • Advertising Services
    • Web Designer
      • Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

      singapore Worked on numerous contracted web projects with SINKID such as: Words and Visuals Press website Powerwork Studio website SINKID website Unilever Magnum Ice Cream Singapore website 2008/2011/2012 Started as an intern in 2008, then contractor from 2010 onwards Currently also freelancing as Thai Team Leader Partner for Sinkid web development department

    • Hong Kong
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • Web Designer/ Administrator
      • Nov 2009 - Jun 2011

      Digital and Print Lead Designer for Novasans Ltd. medical directory online. Also involved with social marketing strategy, copywriting articles utilizing basic SEO strategies, and lead coordination with programming team.

    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • IS Computer Support
      • Apr 2009 - Apr 2011

      Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand 2 weeks computer support position for the UNFCCC Climate Change Conference IT Computer Support · Aug-Sep 2009 · Bangkok, Thailand · April 2011 · Bangkok, Thailand

    • Technical Director
      • 2008 - 2008

      Bangkok, Thailand Responsible for live feed switching and camera crew of Thailand Rescue Robot event in 2008.

    • Thailand
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Invited Guest Speaker for "Post Orientation for Graduating Student 2011" Seminar
      • Apr 2007 - Apr 2007

      Bangkok University Kluaynamthai Campus Guest speaker invited to give a talk for students, staffs, and faculty of Bangkok University International College to share experience and knowledge about post graduation

    • Web Department Intern
      • May 2006 - Jul 2006

      Bangkok, Thailand Internship at Channel 7 Thailand's interactive and website department.

Education

  • Savannah College of Art and Design
    Masters, Animation
    2012 - 2018
  • Bangkok University
    Bachelor, Computer Graphics and Animation
    2005 - 2009
  • Ruamrudee International School
    High School Diploma, IB Art Higher Level
    1991 - 2005
  • College of Charleston
    Art, 3.98
    2008 - 2008

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