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MARIANO GABRIEL VIDAL

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Mariano Gabriel Vidal has over 24 years of professional experience in the Animation field. His areas of expertise include Animation and Art Direction, Traditional Character Animation, Character Designing, Visual Development, Concept and Inspirational Art, Storyboarding and Illustration.  Over the last few years he’s been mostly working as a Lead Character Designer and as an Animation and Art Director for several studios and production companies, both in Latin America and in the US.
In addition to being a highly skilled animation artist Vidal is also a licensed Architect with a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from Universidad de Belgrano (College of Architecture and Urbanism - CABA, Argentina).


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

·         MUNDOLOCO CGI (CABA, Argentina - www.mundolococgi.com)
(March 2015 - Present)

LEAD CHARACTER DESIGNER AND INSPIRATIONAL ART

Character Designing and Visual Art for the ‘2018 International Emmy Kids Awards Nominees’ animated series MINI BEAT POWER ROCKERS, produced by Discovery Kids Network Latin America (www.discoverykidsplay.com) and MundoLoco CGI Animation Studios (Buenos Aires, Argentina) as well as for METEGOL (‘Underdogs, the animated series’) based on the homonymous animation feature film, winner of the ‘Goya Award’ for Best Animated Film and directed by Academy winner director Juan José Campanella:

1.      ‘Mini Beat Power Rockers’ (TV Animated Series, produced by Discovery Kids Latin America and MundoLoco CGI Animation Studios).

2.      ‘Metegol, La Serie’ (‘Underdogs, The Animated Series’, produced by MundoLoco CGI Animation Studios).


·         FOCUS CINEVIDEO S.A. (CABA, Argentina - www.focuscinevideo.tv)
(February 2011 - Present)

DIRECTOR (ANIMATION AND ART)


In charge of the whole animation and artistic processes (Animation and Art Direction) for several animated series and projects for PAKAPAKA TV (Buenos Aires, Argentina - www.pakapaka.gob.ar):


1.      ‘Ciro Tódorov’ (TV Animated Series, produced by Canal Pakapaka and Focus CineVideo S.A.).

2.      ‘Efemérides’ (Animation and Character Art for TV segments, produced by Canal Pakapaka and Focus CineVideo S.A.).

3.      ‘Medialuna y El Reino de las Piedras Mágicas’ (Animated Series for TV, produced by Canal Pakapaka and Focus CineVideo S.A.).

4.      ‘Medialuna, Aventuras en la Selva’ (Animated Series for TV, produced by Canal Pakapaka and Focus CineVideo S.A.).

5.      ‘Las Palabras de la Magia’ (Educational Animated Series, produced by Focus CineVideo S.A.).

6.      ‘Dinopaka’ (Animated Series for TV, produced by Canal Pakapaka and Focus CineVideo S.A.).

7.      ‘Medialuna y Las Noches Mágicas’ (TV Animated Series, produced by Canal Pakapaka and Focus CineVideo S.A.).


·         ARTIFACT DESIGN (Atlanta, GA - USA - www.artifactdesign.com)
(2008 - Present)
FREELANCE OVERSEAS ANIMATION ARTIST

As a Freelance Overseas Animation Artist his responsibilities include Character Designing, Animation Supervision, Storyboarding and Concept Art for numerous animated spots and commercials for clients worldwide:

1.      ‘Tuning the Light’ (concept and visual development art for Barco NV, Belgium).

2.      ‘NBA Hoop Troop’ (animated spot for the National Basketball Association, USA).

3.      ‘CNLA’s Children’s’ Day Special’ (series of animated TV promos for Cartoon Network Latin America).
4.      ‘CNLA’s Children’s’ Day Mexico 2009’ (character designs and illustrations for Cartoon Network Latin America).
5.      ‘CN McDonalds’ Bundle’ (animated promo for TV for Cartoon Network Domestic).

6.      ‘Ford Fund’ (animated commercial for TV for the Ford Motor Company).

7.      ‘Tooncast Drawn Together’ (animated promo for Cartoon Network Latin America).

8.      ‘Smokefree’ (animated promo for TV).


·         MATCHSTICKS ANIMATION STUDIOS (CABA, Argentina)
(January 2013 - June 2015)
2D ANIMATION AND ART DIRECTION, STORYBOARDER AND CHARACTER DESIGNING

RICE AND MATCHSTICKS (www.viddsee.com/video/rice-and-matchsticks) is an Argentine animated short film officially selected in more than 80 film festivals worldwide. It was produced by Matchsticks Animation Studios (CABA, Argentina) and the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA, Buenos Aires, Argentina) with the financial support of Dell, Adobe, AMD and Avianca, among other companies. The short obtained several prizes and recognitions, including the 1st Prize for Best Animated Short Film at the ‘Festival Internacional del Cortometraje’ (Argentina) and the 3rd Prize for Best Animation Short both at the ‘Athens Animfest International Animation Festival’ (Greece) and ‘The Indie Gathering International Film Festival’ (USA):

1.      ‘Arroz y Fósforos’ (‘Rice and Matchsticks’), produced by Matchsticks Animation Studios and INCAA (Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales - www.incaa.gov.ar).


·         LA CASA DEL ÁRBOL (CABA, Argentina - www.lacasadelarbol.com.ar)
(January 2015 - June 2015)
ANIMATION DIRECTOR AND LEAD CHARACTER DESIGNER

In charge of the general aesthetic feeling and approach for ‘Ciencia Zapata’, an animated series for PAKAPAKA TV (Buenos Aires, Argentina - www.pakapaka.gob.ar) and produced by La Casa del Árbol Productora (CABA, Argentina) including Character Designing and Animation Direction:

1.      ‘Ciencia Zapata’ (TV Animated Series, produced by Canal Pakapaka and La Casa del Árbol Productora).


·         STORYBOOK ANYTIME (Atlanta, GA - USA - www.storybookanytime.com)
(March 2007 - December 2010)
SENIOR CREATIVE DIRECTOR

In charge of the Art Direction, Visual Development and all other aspects of design and creative art for STORYBOOK ANYTIME, a US based company responsible for the production and creation of original written and illustrated educational stories for children and social games for Facebook and Adobe platforms.



·         RADICAL AXIS ANIMATION STUDIO (Atlanta, GA - USA - www.radicalaxis.com)
(January 2006 - December 2006)
ANIMATION DIRECTOR

Joins Radical Axis as the Animation Director for their Commercial and Projects Department in January 2006. Found in 2000, Radical Axis Animation Studios is best known for such acclaimed animated TV shows as ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’, ‘The Squidbillies’, ‘12oz Mouse’, ‘Sealab 2021’, among countless of animated spots for the most diverse clients worldwide including CARTOON NETWORK, COMEDY CENTRAL, DISNEY CHANNEL and ADULT SWIM just to name a few:

1.      ‘A Place to Grow’ (based on the homonymous series of children books written by the bestselling author, Stephanie Bloom).
2.      ‘Cheetos Undercover’ (series of 3 animated commercials for the Frito-Lay North America Inc. and Cartoon Network Domestic).
3.      ‘Copa Toons 2006’ (Series of promos and stunts for Cartoon Network Latin America).

4.      ‘Chuck E Cheese’s Token Mania’ (animated commercial for CEC and Cartoon Network Domestic).
5.      ‘Harvey Birdman Mini Cooper’ (series of animated spots for Cartoon Network Latin America).
6.      ‘Camp Lazlo’s Boys vs. Girls’ (animated spot for Cartoon Network Latin America).

7.      ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends’ (4 animated promos for Cartoon Network Latin America).
8.      ‘Basset Furniture’ (visual development and inspirational art for the Basset Furniture Industries Inc.).
9.      ‘Zyde Funk’ (visual development and illustrations for the Zyde Funk band’s website).

10.  ‘Trunks and Asses’ (visual development for episodic pitch for Turner Broadcast Inc.).


·         BITT ANIMATION & VFX (CABA, Argentina - www.bittanimation.com)
(January 2001- September 2005)

LEAD SUPERVISING ANIMATOR
(hand-drawn animation)

Hired as a Lead Supervising Animator for the multiple award winning studio since its very foundation back in the year 2001. He was responsible for the pre-production and production processes for numerous animated commercials and spots both for the Latin American and European markets (Argentina, Brazil, México, Chile, Perú, Ecuador, Colombia, Spain and England, among other countries). His job duties included Animation Direction, Traditional Animation, Character Designing, Inspirational and Concept Art, Layouts and Storyboarding and even dictated Animation Courses for junior animators and artists within the studio:

1.         ‘Bubbaloo Aquatic’ (animated commercial for J.W. Thompson, Buenos Aires).

2.          ‘Davis Cup Menthoplus’ (animated commercial for Lowe Argentina).

3.         ‘Argentina vs. Peru, FIFA World Cup 2006’ (animated commercial for Banco Nación Argentina).

4.         ‘Pan Bimbo Olvido’ (animated commercial for Bimbo Latin America).

5.         ‘Pan Bimbo Sandwiches’ (animated commercial for Bimbo Latin America).

6.         ‘Bubbaloo Chile’ (animated commercial for J.W. Thompson, Mexico/Buenos Aires).

7.         ‘Bubbaloo Lemon Pop’ (animated commercial for J.W. Thompson, Buenos Aires).

8.         ‘Formis Zoo’ (animated commercial for Lowe Argentina).

9.         ‘Marinela’ (animated commercial for Marinela Mexico).

10.     ‘Bazooka Tangerine’ (animated commercial for Stani Co., J.W. Thompson, Buenos Aires).

11.      ‘Chuavechito’ (character re-designs for ‘Vívere Brand’, Unilever Argentina).

12.      ‘Davis Cup Menthoplus’ (animated commercial for Lowe Argentina).

13.      ‘Argentina vs. Peru, FIFA World Cup 2006’ (animated commercial for Banco Nación Argentina).

14.      ‘Halls, Lady Penguins’ (animated commercial for the Adams Co.).

15.      ‘Yes Cleanser’ (series of 6 live action/animated commercial for JGB Products, Colombia).

16.      ‘Nickelodeon 2005, Chapita’ (animated spot for Nick Latin America).

17.      ‘Bazooka’ (animated commercial for Stani Co.).

18.      ‘Bubba Fruit Salad’ (animated commercial for J.W. Thompson, Buenos Aires).

19.      ‘HeladosD’Onofrio’ (animated commercial for Nestlé, Peru).

20.      ‘Bubbaloo Character Re - Designing on Bubba, the Cat’ (Bubbaloo Brand, Adams Co. and J.W. Thompson, New York).

21.      ‘Fanta 2003’ (POP designing / Characters’ Position Kit and animated commercials for The Coca Cola Co. and Mc Cann Erickson, Buenos Aires).

22.      ‘Magistral’ (character design for animated commercials for Grey Worldwide).

23.      ‘Gio’ (animated spot for Nick Latin America).

24.      ‘Coca Cola’ (animated commercial for The Coca Cola Co.).

25.      ‘Nesquik’ (live action/animated aommercial for Mc Cann Erickson, Mexico/Buenos Aires).

26.      ‘Bubba Splash’ (animated commercial for J. W. Thompson, Buenos Aires).

27.      ‘Pan Bimbo’ (animated commercial for Bimbo Latin America).

28.      ‘Chókolo’ (animated commercial for Mc Cann Erickson).

29.      ‘Pedro, el untado’ (animated commercial for Mirasol, El Salvador).

30.      ‘Manty’ (animated commercial for Peru).

31.      ‘Sapolio’ (animated commercial for Peru).

32.      ‘Nickelodeon Spots’ (animated spots for Nick Latin America).

33.      ‘Halls’ (animated commercial for the Adams Co.).

34.      ‘Gio’ (3 min. animated pilot for Nick Latin America).

35.      ‘Nickelodeon Spots, Meus Premios Nick 2003’ (animated promos for Nick Channel, Brazil).

36.      ‘Coca Cola Six Pack’ (animated commercials for Peru).

37.      ‘Chocolates Mustafá’ (animated commercial for Peru).

38.      ‘En el Banquillo’ (animated episodic series for DISNEY Channel, Spain).

39.      ‘Fanta 2003’ (animated commercials for The Coca Cola Co. and Mc Cann Erickson, Buenos Aires).

40.      ‘BananitaDolca’ (animated commercial for Nestle Argentina and Grey International, Buenos Aires).

41.      ‘Marinela Penguins’ (animated commercial for BIMBO Latin America).

42.      ‘Galak candies’ (animated commercial for Nestle Argentina).

43.     ‘A minhaFamília é umaAnimaçao’ (live/action animated series for TV Portugal, Patagonik Film Group S. A.).



·         FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSIDAD DEL CINE (CABA, Argentina - www.ucine.edu.ar)
(January 2000 - September 2000)

LEAD SUPERVISING ANIMATOR
(hand-drawn animation)

Lead Supervising Animator for the multi-awarded independent animated feature film, ‘Mercano, El Marciano’ produced by Fundación Universidad del Cine with the support of the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA, Buenos Aires, Argentina). The film was widely acclaimed and won several awards including the ‘Jury Special Mention Award’ at Festival du Film d’Animation ANNECY 2002’, as well as several other special mention awards at the Berlin, Brussels, San Diego, Toulouse, La Bourboule, Hong Kong and New York Festivals, among others.



·         PATAGONIK FILM GROUP (CABA, Argentina - www.patagonik.com.ar)
(January 1996 - August 1999)

SENIOR ANIMATOR
(hand-drawn animation)

In 1996 he was hired as an Assistant Animator for the Argentine TV live action/animation series, ‘Mi Familia es un Dibujo’ which was produced by Patagonik Film Group, TELEFE Argentina and distributed by BUENA VISTA INTERNATIONAL. Due to the show’s large success a second season was decided and arranged as so was the full production of its first animated feature version, ‘Dibu, The Animated Feature’. By then he was already working as a Junior Animator in both projects. In the year 1998 he was promoted to Senior Animator, working as such on the second animated feature ‘Dibu 2’ and on the third season for the TV show ‘Mi Familia es un Dibujo’. A year later, he was working as a Lead Senior Animator for ‘Los Pintín’, an original animated series for TV produced by Patagonik Film Group, ARTEAR (Canal 13) and POL-KA Producciones S.A.:

1.         ‘Los Pintín’ (animated TV series for ARTEAR Canal 13 and POL-KA Producciones S.A.).

2.         ‘Dibu 2, La Venganza de Nasty’ (live action/animation feature film for TELEFE Argentina and distributed by BUENA VISTA INTERNATIONAL).

3.         ‘Dibu’ (live action/animation feature film for TELEFE Argentina and distributed by BUENA VISTA INTERNATIONAL).

4.         ‘Mi Familia es un Dibujo’ (seasons 1, 2 and 3 - live action/animation TV for Patagonik Film Group S.A., TELEFE Argentina and distributed by Buena Vista International).

5.         ‘Dibu Manty’ (live action/animated commercial for Molinos S.A.).

6.         ‘Dibu and Buji’ (merchandising design for licensed products).


EDUCATION:

·         UNIVERSIDAD DE BELGRANO (CABA, Argentina - www.ub.edu.ar)


Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo (College of Architecture and Urbanism)

(March 1990 - December 1995)

Degree: ARCHITECT

Architect’s Professional License issued by the ‘Consejo Profesional de Arquitectura y Urbanismo’ (CPAU - www.cpau.org), CABA, Argentina).

·         Expertise in Urban Design (Universidad de Belgrano, Argentina).

·         Seminar on ‘Domotics’ (Universidad de Belgrano, Argentina).

·         Seminar on ‘Town Planning and Urban Development’ (Universidad de Belgrano).

·         Seminar on ‘House Designing: Political and Social Response’ (Universidad de Belgrano).



·         BELGRANO DAY SCHOOL (CABA, Argentina - www.bds.edu.ar)

Kinder - Primary -Secondary

(March 1977 - December 1989)

School Diploma: BILINGUAL BACHELOR­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­


LECTURES AND CONFERENCES:
(2013)

·         GUEST ARTIST at the ‘International Animation Day Masterclass’ held at Centro Cultural Borges (CABA, Argentina - www.ccborges.org.ar) and organized by Animaclick (School of Animation, CABA, Argentina - www.animaclick.com) lecturing on ‘The Importance of the Pre-Production Process in Animation’.

·         LECTURER at ‘Expo Toons 2013 International Animation Festival’ held at the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He lectures on ‘Concept Art and Storyboarding in an Animated Production’.

·         GUEST ARTIST & MAIN INTERVIEWEE for ‘Moushon!’ (Argentine Animation Magazine, issue #5, 2013).

(2005 - 2013)
·         ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR at Animaclick (School of Animation, CABA, Argentina - www.animaclick.com).

(2010 - 2011)
·         ONLINE ANIMATION COURSES at Aldea Global S.A. (CABA, Argentina - www.aldeaglobal.net.ar) Animaclick (School of Animation, CABA, Argentina - www.animaclick.com).





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