Resumé

Sam K. Hale Resumé

Production Management:
2011, “The Narrative of Victor Karloch” (currently in production), IBEX Puppetry, Inc., L.A., Producer.
2011, “The Power of Tensely” (currently in production), IBEX Puppetry, Inc., Portland, OR, Producer.
2010, “Panasonic Stereo” Commercial, Pasadena Art Center, Project Manager.
2009-10, “Yamasong” Music Video, IBEX Puppetry, Inc., Director/Producer.
(winner Best Animated Film and Best Fantasy Short at Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival).
2009, “Pee-Wee Herman Live”, Chiodo Bros., Burbank, Shadow Puppet Project Manager.
2008, “Sunny County”, Disney TV Animation/Chiodo Bros., Burbank, CA. Production Manager.
2007-8, Kevin Costner Presents “The Explorers Guild” – TIG Productions/Black Lamp Prod./
Chiodo Bros. Prod., Burbank, CA. Animation Production Manager.
2003, “Ahoy, Captain Sid!” – New Image Media, Producer/Art Director.
(nominated for 2 regional Emmys).

Storyboard Artist / Illustrator:
2011, “Miss the Misery”, Foo Fighters Music Video, RCA Records, L.A., Storyboard Artist.
2010, “Forever Home” Children’s Book, Animal Wow! Entertainment, Inc., L.A., Illustrator.
2009-10, “Yamasong” Music Video, IBEX Puppetry, Inc., Storyboard Artist.
2008, “If You Asked Me” – Meaghan Smith Music Video, Sire Records/Lodger Films, Storyboard Artist.
2008, “Sword of Mars” Graphic Novel, Shenanigans Entertainment, LA. Illustrator.
2007, “Desert Gold” – Maika Music Video, Fet Musikk, Oslo, Norway/Los Angeles. Storyboard Artist.
2003, “Elf” – New Line Cinema/Chiodo Bros., LA. Illustrator.

Digital Post-Production Artist:
2011, “Sam Sandwich” (currently in production), (W)holesome Products, Inc, Digital Production Artist.
2010, “The Simpsons: The Fight Before Christmas”, Fox/Gracie Films, Digital Production Artist.
2010, “Ray Ban Never Hide” Campaign, Screen Novelties, Hollywood. Digital Production Artist.
2008, “Silence of the Lambs Musical” Stop-motion Song, Jon & Al Kaplan, Digital Production Artist.
2008, “Kabillion Bumpers”, Mike Young Productions/Kabillion, LA. Animator.
2007, “Winter Tales” – Divide Pictures/Chiodo Bros., Burbank, CA. Digital Effects Artist.
2002-3, 2004, “Clay Play” – Playhouse Disney, Disney Channel/Chiodo Bros. Prod. Post-Production Artist.

Production Design / Fabrication:
2010, “Panasonic Stereo” Commercial, Pasadena Art Center, Puppet Designer/Fabricator.
2010, “Forever Home” Children’s Book, Animal Wow! Entertainment, Inc., Art Direction/Fabrication, L.A.
2009, “Yamasong”, IBEX Puppetry, Inc., Orlando, FL/Burbank, CA, Lead Puppet Fabricator.
2009, “Green: An Earth Tale” – Sam J. Racadio Environmental Learning Center, Highland, CA.
2008, “If You Asked Me” – Meaghan Smith Music Video, Sire Records/Lodger Films, L.A.
2007, “Desert Gold” – Maika Music Video, Fet Musikk, Oslo, Norway/Los Angeles.
2007, “Fish Out of Water: Movie Night” – Lodger Films, Hollywood.
(official selection 2008 SXSW Film Festival)
2006, “Housecat Housecall” – Nestlé Purina PetCare/Black and White Television, L.A.
2006, “The Fox Lantern” – Trimvirate-Pi Theatre, Little Tokyo, L.A.
(recipient Arlyn Award Commendation in Puppet Design)

Puppet Performer:
2010, “Panasonic Stereo” Commercial, Pasadena Art Center, Puppet Coordinator/Puppeteer.
2009, “Green: An Earth Tale” – Sam J. Racadio Environmental Learning Center, Highland, CA.
2008, “If You Ask Me” – Meaghan Smith Music Video, Warner Records/Lodger Films, L.A.
2007, “Autumn Leaves” – Triumvirate-Pi Theatre, Farmlab, L.A.
2007, “Noah’s Ark” Extravaganza – Skirball Jewish Cultural Center, Los Angeles.
2007, “Fish Out of Water: Movie Night” – Lodger Films, Hollywood.
2006, “Dante’s Inferno” – Lantern Lane Entertainment (official selection 2007 Sundance Festival).
2006, “The Fox Lantern” – Triumvirate-Pi Theatre, Little Tokyo, L.A.

Art Education:
2000, Master of Fine Arts, Academy of Art University, San Francisco.

Contact:
samkojihale@gmail.com
818-648-4714 cell