Production Credits for Mike Boas

Sirens (2007)
(animated short, in production) ... Animation Supervisor

Clicker Clatter (2006)
(animated short) ... Animation Supervisor

H.P. Lovecraft's The Other Gods (2006)
(animated short) ... Restoration Producer

The End of the Line - Rochester's Subway (2005)
Documentary release ... Editor, DVD Author

It Came From Animatus (2004)
A DVD Collection of Zany Cartoons ... DVD Co-Author

"Su and Mo: Lost in Animation" (2004)
(animated short) ... Co-director, Co-writer, Voice Actor

Jason: The Rebirth (2003)
(animated short) ... Director, Writer, Animator

Derf the Viking in "The Search for the Great White Ale" (2003)
(animated short) ... Storyboard Artist, Gag Writer, Animator, Voice Actor

The Dinner Dogs in "Totally Me" (2001)
(internet music video) ... Storyboard Artist, Flash Animator

Derf the Viking in "The Quest for Happy Hour" (2001)
(animated short) ... Storyboard Artist, Gag Writer, Animator, Voice Actor

"Su and Mo" Episodes 1 and 2 (2000-2002)
(interactive web cartoons) ... Flash Animator, Voice Actor

    Featured on Icebox.com
    Also screened at The Montage Grill, Rochester, NY

Derf the Viking in "The Scent of Valhalla" (1999)
(animated short) ... Animator

Lake Midnight
(feature film, in development) ... Co-writer

Dead Weight
(feature film, in development) ... Storyboard Artist

The Haunting of Joshua
(feature film, in development) ... Script Supervisor

"Wolf Out"
(feature script, unproduced) ... Writer

"The Tell-Tale Wife"
(short script, unproduced) ... Writer

Resume

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ANIMATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGN ARTIST

    Offering an outstanding record of achievement in the design/execution of high-impact digital animation for commercial application. Particularly effective in melding traditional animation techniques with advanced technological capabilities. Collateral qualifications include excellent client relations skills, a strong background in AV production and editing, scriptwriting, website design, and the ability to meet daily deadlines.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT GENESEO
Geneseo, New York

  • BA, Art Studio, 1996
  • Co-Founder of Subterranea Literary Magazine
  • DJ for WGSU 89.3 FM
  • Featured Artist and Organizer, Senior Art Exhibition, Opus Gallery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ANIMATUS STUDIO, Rochester, New York
1998-Present
Animator and web designer

Major clients: Kodak, Xerox, Hemex Medical, Heart Associates of Rochester, Paychex, Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods.

  • Proficient in creating innovative animation and storyboards for a corporate clientele.
  • Experienced in using traditional hand-drawn and stop motion techniques in conjunction with programs such as Flash and After Effects.
  • Worked as animation supervisor on Clicker Clatter and the high-definition Sirens, two shorts from director Benjamin Radford.
  • Contributed to the Derf the Viking cartoon series, which have screened at Rochester’s Little Theatre, the Rochester International Film Festival, and other venues.
  • Authored DVD releases for It Came From Animatus, The End of the Line - Rochester’s Subway, and Irondequoit: Lacrosse Town U.S.A.
  • Developed websites for Animatus Studio and other clients.
  • Organized promotional materials for Rochester’s High Falls Film Festival animation events.

THE ANIMATION WORKSHOP, Rochester, New York
2000-Present
Instructor for basic through advanced animation

  • Guiding students through pencil testing, inking, scanning, coloring, lip sync, editing, and sound design.
  • Worked with student groups to create shorts honoring women in history for the High Falls Film Festival.
  • Assisted students in producing Frederick Douglass biographical short film for International Underground Railroad Conference.
  • Tutored several young filmmakers whose shorts have gone on to play in festivals.

MAD DOG MOVIES, Rochester, New York
2003-Present
Creator of independent films and online content for maddogmovies.com

  • Produced H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods, official entry to the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and several other festivals. Soon to be released on DVD through established label Lurker Films.
  • Animated award-winning fan film Jason: The Rebirth, 1st place NecroComicon Film Contest, 2nd place ManiaFest "Cut 'Em Up" Film Contest.
  • Creator and webmaster of Ominous Events: The Horror Festivals and Cons Database.
  • Co-writer on Lake Midnight, a live-action feature in development with Philrose Productions.

WCMF - FM 96.5, Rochester, New York
1996-2000
Producer/Board Engineer - Radio Free Wease

Comprehensive responsibility for the technical direction and management of Rochester's top rated morning show and radio personality, Brother Wease, with a 50,000-watt presence in Western and Central New York.

  • Arranged interviews, performed audio production, coordinated live remotes, screened calls
  • Produced Radio Free Wease, B.J. Shea, B.J. and the Bull, and the Beth Donahue shows i>Utilized strong technical/artistic capabilities to produce high-impact commercials

 
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