SAMAR MINGSHAN CHEN
Often a layout artist;
Sometimes an animator & painter;
Always a storyteller.
Samar Mingshan Chen (陈铭钐) is a 3D layout artist working for studios around the world.
With bachelor's degrees in Animation and Engineering and years of entertainment experience in feature films and independent shorts, she continues to explore storytelling from both technical and artistic perspectives.
In her free time, she enjoys painting, photography, and collecting hats! Life is a constant source of inspiration for her.
She currently lives in Sydney, being friends with wallabies.
For inquiries: samar.mchen@gmail.com
RESUME.pdf
Jul 2024 - Present
Flying Bark Productions
Layout & Final Layout - STRANGER THINGS (Under Production)
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
Pinta Studios
Layout - SHEN NONG (Under Production)
Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Layout & Final Layout- WISH (2023)
Layout & Final Layout- STRANGE WORLD (2022)
Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
Light Chaser Animation Studios
3D Animation - NEW GODS: YANG JIAN (2022)
2019 - 2022 Bachelor of Science
Entertainment Design, Animation
Graduation with Distinction (3.80 GPA or higher)
ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, USA
2014 - 2018 Bachelor of Engineering
Industrial Design
Hunan University, Hunan, China