Passionate artist, motion graphics animator, innovative educator, and pioneer in creativity – these roles define my eclectic journey over 30 years in the realms of graphic design, motion graphics, character art, and animation. A career driven by a deep passion for artistic expression and continuous learning, has led to collaboration with some of LA's most renowned studios and clients, having worked on prestigious brands like Nike, Marvel, Sony, and Nintendo. These collaborations have resulted in creating award-winning works that are a testament to my dedication to artistry, vision, and innovation.Founder and chief creative officer at Creatable Me, committed to inspiring and empowering children and their families. Here, we unlock the boundless power of creativity, fostering a world where consciousness, connection, and communication thrive through shared creative experiences. This mission reflects my core belief in the innate creativity within everyone and the transformative potential of nurturing this in our next generation.A role as a pioneer in the paper toy movement in the US, culminating two bestselling books, Papertoy Monsters and Papertoy Glowbots, and a vibrant global community, showcases an ability to lead and innovate in niche creative fields. Furthering this spirit of innovation, I have recently delved into the fascinating realm of AI generative tools. These tools have expanded my creative horizons, redefining the boundaries of artistic expression.In every venture, from Castleforte.com — a blend of my professional portfolio and personal artistic endeavors, to the ongoing development of the NiceBunny.com animated series concept, a project centered around the theme of kindness, my work echoes a commitment to elevating the worlds creative consciousness. The launch of Colorfool.fun, a line of AI-generated adult coloring books, represents a foray into blending creativity with technological innovation. Additionally, CreatableMe.com is where I channel my passion into courses and content designed to inspire and empower both children and adults.I invite you to explore these ventures and join me in this continuous journey of discovery, creativity, and innovation – a journey where every project is not just a piece of work, but a chapter in a story that redefines the limits of imagination.
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Founder, CreatablemeCreatable MeLos Angeles, Ca, Us -
Founder | Chief Creative OfficerReflectobotLong Beach, Ca, Us -
Founder / Creative Director / AnimatorCastleforte Creative Jan 2011 - PresentIndependent studio collective, specializing in motion graphics, character design, and animation for film, broadcast, and the web.Visit castleforte.com for more. -
Creative DirectorHuemains Aug 2024 - PresentWe believe in the prevalence of human creativity.Huemains is a boutique creative agency focused on concept, creativity and CGI.Our goal is to work directly with brands without intermediaries, to put 100 percent of the budget in production and what matters to the client, the end result.By being in direct touch with the client communication will be more fluent, we are agile and nimble, being able to engage ourself in a project and start work the next day.We are a large multicultural team with senior Designers from the entire world.Let's connect and discuss your project -
Founder | Creative DirectorCastleforte: Books In Motion Jul 2024 - PresentAt Castleforte: Books in Motion, we revolutionize the literary world by integrating motion graphics with literature. Our comprehensive services include book cover design, animated book covers, cinematic trailers, social content, and author videos. We bring stories to life, enhancing reader engagement and offering a unique visual experience for authors and publishers. Join us in transforming the way books are presented and enjoyed.https://castleforte.com/animated-book-covers/
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Motion Graphics DesignerArsonal Design Jul 2024 - PresentCulver City, Ca, UsDesigning/Animating some fun theatrical spots for social. -
Founder | Ceo | Cco (Chief Creative Officer)Creatable Me Jun 2022 - PresentLong Beach, Ca, UsEmpowering children and parents to unlock their limitless potential through Consciousness, Creativity, Connection, Communication, and Character. Join us on a journey of discovery, growth, and co-creation. -
Designer/AnimatorFreelance 2D/3D Motion Graphics Designer/Animator, Los Angeles, Ca 2001 - PresentAll aspects of 2d and 3d design, compositing, animation, and art direction, on and off-site, for many of LA's most notable studios, such as Imaginary Forces, Buck, Brand New School, Laundry, to name a few. How may I be of service?http://castleforte.com/freelance
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Freelance Motion Graphic DesignerSpace Nation Inc. Mar 2024 - Mar 2024Designed and animated the titles for the Roland Emmerich Space Nation game trailer. -
Ai Generated Image DesignerShapes & Forms Nov 2023 - Dec 2023Los Angeles, California, UsCreate AI generated style frames for look dev and pitch deck. -
Freelance Motion Designer/AnimatorFree Association Jun 2023 - Dec 2023Los Angeles, Ca, UsFilm Production Logo design and animation. -
Motion Graphics DesignMonkeyhead, Llc Sep 2023 - Nov 2023Long Beach, California, UsVarious projects -
Freelance Motion Designer/AnimatorCookie Jar Creative Jul 2023 - Jul 2023Los Angeles, California, UsVarious graphics and FX shots, compositing, and animation. -
Freelance Motion Designer/AnimatorPmi Digital | Creative Studio Apr 2023 - Jun 2023Pittsburgh, Pa, UsDesigned and animated a very long 26400x540 pixel, end-to-end journey of a traveling couple, that moves along the wall parallel to a people mover in Dallas Airport. -
Freelance Motion Designer/AnimatorKnown Jan 2023 - Feb 2023Manhattan, New York, UsMotion graphics and animation for multiple Audible spots. -
Freelance Motion Designer/AnimatorWild Card Creative Group Oct 2022 - Nov 2022Culver City, Ca, UsDesign and animation on the Barbie movie trailer graphics - Logo and WB logo. -
3D AnimatorLaundry Jul 2022 - Sep 2022Los Angeles, Ca, Us3D animation of folding and unfolding paper elements for a Lifetime "American Princess" teaser trailer. Fun stuff. -
Freelance Motion Designer/AnimatorMocean Jan 2019 - Jul 2022Los Angeles, Ca, UsDesign and animation on a number of show/film titles and promos, including Avengers End Game, Murder Mystery, and What If. -
Motion Graphics DesignVivid Zero Aug 2020 - Apr 2022Freelance motion design and animation. C4D & AE. Helped in rebranding development of Good Morning America, The View, and ABC News. -
Motion Graphics DesignCharlie Company Jun 2021 - Aug 2021Culver City, Ca, Us -
Motion Graphics DesignDiscovery Inc Nov 2020 - Feb 2021New York, Us -
Motion Graphics DesignMindbomb Films Oct 2020 - Nov 2020Los Angeles, Ca, Us -
Freelance AnimatorOpen Road Apr 2019 - May 2019Burbank, California, UsDesign and animation for a number of TV & Film projects. -
Freelance Motion Designer/AnimatorPlucky Sep 2018 - Dec 2018Title design and animation for a number of fun main title projects including Dark Phoenix, Roswell, Goosebumps 2, Legacies, Christmas Chronicles, and What Women Want. -
Freelance Motion Designer/AnimatorGeneral Population Aug 2018 - Sep 2018Inglewood, Ca, UsAnimator on the awesome "Venom" end title sequence, and "The Eddie Brock Report" in film graphics. -
Freelance Motion Designer/Animator7Ate9 Entertainment Apr 2018 - Jun 2018Los Angeles, California, UsAnimated a ton of stuff for Disney's DuckTales Treasure Hunt Series, including the main title logo. -
Co-Founder / Creative DirectorWristband Warrior Mar 2016 - Mar 2018To connect and support the festival community by sharing our culture, educating on our values, and showing everyone what the festival lifestyle is all about.
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Co-Founder / Creative DirectorThe Love Beacon Jan 2016 - Feb 2018Beautiful, Wearable Tech which promotes mind-body wellness.
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3D AnimatorFlavor Design Sep 2017 - Dec 2017Chicago, Il, Us3D animation of multiple "Chevy Iconography" feature videos. -
3D Character AnimatorAnimal Studio Oct 2016 - Jan 2017Facial lip sync animation of a live action talking dog for a wonderful web series called Downward Dog.
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Art Director / DesignerWgn America May 2016 - Jun 2016Network Rebrand Style Frames -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorBaked Fx Mar 2016 - May 2016Culver City, California, Us2D & 3D Motion Graphics, Glitching 360º Footage for Calvin Harris/Rihanna music video. -
Creative DirectorKuvera Partners Jan 2015 - Apr 2016Los Angeles, Ca, UsRebranded Attractions (Hollywood Wax Museum, Guinness World Records, etc.) Sizzle Reels, Billboards & Outdoor Advertising, Web & Print Media, etc. -
Freelance PhotographerCo Feb 2016 - Feb 2016Los Angeles, California, UsSocial Media Photo Shoot -
Co-Owner / Creative DirectorProlific Beings Nov 2014 - Feb 2016Co-founders Brian Castleforte and Jennifer Thomas bring their collective talents and experiences together, combining Creative Direction, intelligent service and an international roster of production talent that allows both start-ups and established brands to reinvigorate their online and broadcast presence with unique video content for every message, platform and budget.
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Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorCherry Multimedia, Llc Feb 2014 - Aug 2015 -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorStun Creative Feb 2015 - Apr 2015Los Angeles, California, Us"Preacher" Design Boards"Beauty Kind" 3D Animation -
Creative DirectorInformant Media May 2014 - Jul 2014Film production logo redesign.
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Creative DirectorJack Morton Worldwide Apr 2014 - Jul 2014Boston, Massachusetts, UsLive Event Animation for T-Mobile 6.0 Launch -
DirectorAddappt Apr 2014 - Jul 2014Produced live action web video commercial. -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorEmota | A Video Content Agency Apr 2013 - Jun 2014San Diego, Ca, Us -
Creative DirectorSpinifex Group Jan 2014 - Feb 2014Torrance, Ca, Us2015 Honda Fit Detroit Auto Show Press Event LED Projection Screen Animation -
Creative DirectorEs3 Feb 2013 - Apr 2013Rochester Hills, Michigan, UsWeb video series design and animation for Kia UVO -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorRadley Studios Aug 2012 - Sep 2012Los Angeles, UsDesign & Animation for The Temptations - “Can’t Get Next To You” music video for the Videophonics session at Promax 2012. -
Creative DirectorImage Work Communications Jan 2012 - May 2012Us2D Character Web Animation Series for HP. -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorWe Are Royale Jan 2012 - Jan 2012Los Angeles, Ca, UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorColourmovie 2004 - 2012Los Angeles, UsAnimation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorLaundry Jan 2009 - Feb 2011Los Angeles, Ca, UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorBig Machine Design 2011 - 2011Design and animation - AE & C4D
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Art Director/Producer/Designer/AnimatorWarner Bros. Animation 2009 - 2010UsFilm title design and animation..."Green Lantern - First Flight""Superman-Batman-Apocalypse" -
Art Director/Producer/Designer/AnimatorCoplex 2009 - 2010Phoenix, Arizona, UsDesign and animation of Ciplex (now called Coplex) sizzle reel and other projects. -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorIron Claw 2008 - 2010Design and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorBuster Design 2006 - 2010Design and animation - AE & C4D
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Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorNylon La 2005 - 2010UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorRiver Road Creative 2009 - 2009Design and animation - AE & C4D
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Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorShilo Tv 2009 - 2009New York, Ny, UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Creative Director/Producer/Designer/AnimatorCartoon Network 2009 - 2009Atlanta, Ga, UsDesigned and animated the Ben 10 Alien Swarm titles. -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorSabertooth 2009 - 2009Design and animation - AE & C4D
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Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorPerception 2009 - 2009Design and animation - AE & C4D
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Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorSolid 2006 - 2009Santa Monica, Ca, UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorPic Agency La 2006 - 2009Design and animation - AE & C4D
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Art Director/Producer/Designer/AnimatorAgencyten 2008 - 2008Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, UsDesigned and animated an HD web video for Bacardi B-Live. -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorGrand Jeté 2007 - 2008Design and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorVeneno 2006 - 2008Animation - AE & C4D
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Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorSuperfad 2007 - 2007AE & C4D Animation
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Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorRoger.Tv 2006 - 2007Los Angeles, California, UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorKaleidoscope Films 2005 - 2007Design and animation - AE & C4D
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Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorExopolis 2005 - 2007Austin, Tx, UsAnimation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorStardust 2005 - 2007Santa Monica, California, UsAnimation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorDirectv 2005 - 2007El Segundo, Ca, UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorBuck 2004 - 2007Los Angeles, California, UsAE & C4D animation -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorFull Tank 2005 - 2006Design and animation - AE & C4D
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Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorTransistor Studios 2005 - 2006Brooklyn, New York, UsAnimation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorV12 Design 2005 - 2006Milan, ItDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorPicture Mill 2004 - 2006Los Angeles, California, UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorBrand New School 2003 - 2006New York, Ny, UsAnimation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorImaginary Forces 2002 - 2006Los Angeles, Ca, UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorBlind 2004 - 2005Santa Monica, Ca, UsAnimation AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorTroika 2004 - 2005Los Angeles, California, UsAnimation - AE & C4D -
Freelance 2D/3D Designer/AnimatorLogan 2003 - 2004Buenos Aires, Ciudad De Buenos Aires, ArAnimation - AE & C4D -
2D/3D Designer/AnimatorHornet Inc. 2001 - 2002New York, Ny, UsDesign and animation - AE & C4D
Brian Castleforte Education Details
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The Art InstitutesVisual Communications
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Brian Castleforte attended The Art Institutes.
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