Greg Shultz Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Gasket Studios is a leading creative content agency, specializing in 3D & 2D Animation, Visual Effects, Character Design, AR, and VR. Renowned for its expertise in crafting compelling narratives, Gasket serves a diverse clientele in the commercial, interactive, and integrated markets.At the helm of Gasket Studios is Greg Shultz, a visionary leader and.

Encino, California, US

• RedBear is an award-winning hybrid marketing studio with verticals in marketing, production, media, publishing, and Hollywood development.
• Directed live-action and animated projects, specializing in CG integration, drawing on years of experience as a Creative Director and Visual Effects Artist.
• Created director treatments in response to RFPs from brands and agencies, developing creative approaches that align with on-brand messaging and visual direction.
• Concepted diverse visual styles, developing style frames that present multiple artistic approaches while providing cost breakdowns to highlight the pros and cons of each direction, ensuring alignment with strategic.
• Developed innovative storytelling and visual approaches to marketing strategies across social, traditional, and immersive platforms.
• Oversaw the integration of live-action and CG production, ensuring seamless execution of creative vision across media formats.

• With the launch of Engines Running, Greg has assembled a team of top-tier directors and creative minds. This addition amplifies Gasket’s ability to deliver cinematic campaigns with fresh perspectives and unmatched.
• Founded and led Engines Running, a creative division within Gasket Studios designed to expand the studio’s storytelling capabilities.
• Curated and managed a team of directors and creative talent, offering diverse and high-impact creative options for commercial campaigns.
• Enhanced Gasket Studios’ adaptability by developing fresh, cinematic content for various media platforms, including broadcast, social, and immersive experiences.
• Crafted innovative approaches to commercial storytelling, driving the creation of visually compelling and strategically aligned campaigns for brands and agencies.

Woodbury, Minnesota, US

• Developed, designed, and led a team in branding, market strategy, and campaign launch for Alma Flor Ada. Spanish Immersion Academy.
• Led the full go-to-market branding and marketing strategy for Alma Flor Ada, launching during the onset of COVID-19. Adapted marketing efforts to position the school as a trusted early childhood educator, focusing on.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive safety protocols that aligned with COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring the school communicated its commitment to the health and well-being of students and families.
• Developed and launched Alma Flor Ada’s digital presence, including the website, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and image across all channels.
• Created three lovable brand ambassadors, each with unique backstories and learning styles, helping children and parents relate to different learning approaches in an engaging way.
• Developed community engagement strategies and go-to-market campaigns, such as “Real Culture, Real Learning,” “Grow With Us,” and “Real Stories Start Here.” The “Grow With Us” campaign featured branded seed packets.

Santa Monica, California, US

• As an Activision creative content partner, my team at Gasket Studios and I were responsible for creating FMV (full-motion videos) intros and outros, along with game assets for many of their licensed brands and IPs.
• Lead Creative Director for Gasket Studios, responsible for creating FMV (full-motion videos) intros, outros, and game assets for Activision's licensed brands and IPs.
• Led the conceptual development of game story setup, visual approach, and continuity, ensuring cohesive storytelling across all elements.
• Served as Art Director, overseeing all aspects of look development, motion graphics, and the overall visual design.
• Directed animation, managing camera dynamics, character blocking, and editing to ensure high-quality animation sequences.
• Edited FMVs, designed cutdowns, and produced additional original social promotional content to complement the game's marketing strategy.

Burbank, CA, US

• Created and developed Marshmallowphant, while at Gasket Studios, an original IP by Greg Shultz, a non-serialized 3-minute animated series blending fantasy, adventure, and comedy into emotionally resonant narratives.
• Collaborated with Disney Online Originals to build out a complete show and character bible, working closely with Disney writers to align with their short-form content guidelines.
• Managed all aspects of production, ensuring each episode met Disney's guidelines while maintaining its original, playful, engaging narrative.
• Marshmallowphant was designed as a dynamic and imaginative character—half marshmallow, half elephant—encouraging creativity and discovery in viewers.
• Development shifted during the pilot stage when Disney refocused on app-based series with established audiences, but Marshmallowphant remains a valuable IP under Greg Shultz, with future plans for market.

Recruited to establish and lead the creative content studio, Gasket Studios, a subsidiary of Hi-Wire. Gasket was designed to serve agencies and brands as a creative partner.As the lead creative director and Flame VFX artist, I was in charge of shaping the creative vision. Responsible for strategic messaging, overseeing design and creative direction, and.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Designer of motion graphics and visual effects compositing.Target NACAR campaign. Integrating green screen live-action with location shot plates and CG and 2D elements into single composites.

Arden Hills, Minnesota, US

Design, Editing, Motion Graphics, Conform and Finishing with flame, vfx for high-end commercial compositing, previz and animatics, art direction, shoot supervision and pre-production consulting, final client approval, revision and task management in all aspects of the post pipeline. VFX deconstruction and showreel editing.During my successful seven-year.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Illustration / Comic Book Storyboarding / Stop Motion And 3D Animation

Pixar Master Class, Story / Animation

Design Thinking And Strategy

Gamification

The Future Of Storytelling