Zoy Chen
Concept / Story Artist
Professional info
I always have a passion in creating art and telling stories. All I wanted, is to share my imagination with the world.
I am a multitasker capable of creating concept designs and storyboarding. I enjoy working on my independent animation films, and 2D or 3D projects in games and animation.
Traveling to international film festivals and working abroad are ways for me to explore the world.
I have traveled to Germany, the US, Switzerland, Japan and New Zealand. During my travels, I have experienced different cultures and saw great art and designs from around the world.
I am always eager to take on challenges and am delighted when I get to work and inspired by talented artists.
Work experience
Sr. Concept Artist / Cinematic Artist at NeoBards Entertainment Ltd
2017-Present
• Participate in character personality / motion design.
• Brainstorming concept for new project.
• Participate in an AAA unannounced project as a Cinematic Artist. Be in charge of storyboard, previz, Mocap and cinematic.
http://www.neobards.com/
Languages
English
Mandarin(Chinese)
Skills
Concept Art
Character Design
Environment Painting
Cinematic Direction
Storyboard
Animation
Illustration
Sketch
Film
Supervisory Concept Artist at XPEC Entertainment Inc.
2016-2017
• In-Game Cinematic Supervisor for Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition
• Concept Design for Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition
Concept Artist at Seed Studio
2015-2016
Concept, Environment painting, and Animation Artist for mobile games.
Project:
"Doctor Who: Legacy" from BBC and Tiny Rebel Games.
"Sudoku Jumble"
“Frame Art”- Art Director and Animator.
Animation Director, Artist, Animator at Little Boots Studio
2011 - 2015
2D animation "Ruins of Heart", "Red Shoes" and 3D animation "A Painter's Mind" direction.
Made storyboard, arts, animation, and editing. Selected and got awards by internation festivals like "Kinofest - International Digital Film Festival", "Kuandu International Animation Festival 2013", "Beijing Film Academy Awards 2013" etc.
CG Artist at OKTOBOR Animation, New Zealand
2010
Texture and Animation Artist for animation TV series “Penguins of Madagascar”, “Fan Boy” and “Robot and Monster” from Nickelodeon, US.
Internship as CG Artist at OKTOBOR VFX, New Zealand
2010
Worked as CG Artist and Graph Designer for Australia TV series.
Education
Master of Fine Art Degree from Tainan National University of the Arts, Taiwan
2008-2012
Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Art .
Majored in Animation Film Creation.
Certificate from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
2009 - 2010
Department of Communication.
Majored in Media design and Creative Project.
Bachelor of Fine Art Degree from National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan
2002 - 2006
Department of Fine Arts.
Majored in Fine Arts, Painting and Design.
Honor
2016
2015
2014
女性國際影展, Women Make Waves International Film Festival, Taiwan
4C 數位創作競賽 動畫組 優選, 4C Digital award, Animation-Merit Award, Taiwan
巴哈姆特創作競賽 動畫組 最佳劇情獎, Gamer ACG award, Animation- Best Story, Taiwan
2013
[個展] 紅鞋與殘像 動畫與原畫展 Red Shoes and Illustion- Film Festival & Exhibition, Taiwan
台中國際動畫影展 Taichung International Animation Film Festival, Judges' Award, Taiwan
4C 數位創作競賽 動畫組 入選, 4C Digital award, Animation- Judges' Award, Taiwan
巴哈姆特創作競賽 Gamer ACG award, Animation- Judges' Award, Taiwan
文化部文創之星創意加值競賽，影視音類第三名, Taiwan
日本 ASIAGRAPH 第二部門優秀作品, Japan
2012
2010
SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Film Festival, US – 美國SIGGRAPH電腦動畫影展
Inter Film Berlin Short Film Festival, Germany – 德國柏林短片影展
Kuandu International Animation Festival, Twain – 台灣關渡國際動畫節
2nd InDPolar International Animation Festival, Hong Kong – 香港
The 4th China International New Media Shorts Festival, China – 中國
International Animation Festival Chilemonos, Chile – 智利
2nd Motion International Festival, Cypurs – 賽普勒斯
Ascona Film And Video Art Festival, Swizerland – 瑞士
第 14 屆磺溪美展 數位藝術類 磺溪獎(首獎)、新人獎, Taiwan
獲35屆獎勵優良影像創作 金穗獎 入圍「最佳動畫片獎」, Taiwan
4C 數位創作競賽 動畫劇本組 大會銀獎, Taiwan
4C 數位創作競賽 動畫組 大會金獎 、台灣在地文化獎、國際競賽獎, Taiwan
第八屆KT科藝獎 數位動畫類 金獎, Taiwan
第八屆螺絲起子影展動畫類金獎、銀獎, Taiwan
北京電影學院學院獎頒發優秀學生作品獎, Taiwan
放視大賞 動畫類社會組 第三名、入圍, Taiwan
華視第一屆全國傳播院校畢業作品武林大會 金獎、入圍, Taiwan
[獎助]國家文化藝術基金會 2013-2期視聽媒體藝術類 / 動畫短片, fellowship of Animation Short
[獎助]台北市文化局102年影音創作補助 / 動畫短片, fellowship of Animation Short
etc.
2009
2008
4C 數位創作競賽 動畫銅獎, Taiwan
第七屆 K.T.科藝獎 動畫銀獎, Taiwan
日本 ASIAGRAPH 第二部門準入選作, Japan
[獎助] 世安美學獎 音像藝術類獎助, Fellowship of Animation Short
2003
僑委會 金僑獎「我的第二故鄉」影片競賽 佳作, Taiwan
[scholarship] 98年教育部補助藝術與設計菁英國際進修 / 數位媒體組 / Auckland University of Technology.
高雄電影節「平民英雄短片競賽」動畫片優等獎, Taiwan
「有聲有攝─2009臺灣青年音像創作聯展」動畫類首獎, Taiwan
十六屆北京大學生電影節最佳故事獎, China
[獎助]國家文化藝術基金會97-2 視聽媒體藝術補助, fellowship of Animation Short
第一屆全國漫畫新人獎 第二名, Taiwan