Summary

Kam Kalambay, a distinguished animator and storyboard artist, was born in Nairobi, Kenya. His education at The Art Institute of Dallas has equipped him with profound expertise in Computer Animation and Storyboarding, establishing him as a versatile and creative professional in the animation industry.

Professional Skills Kam excels in various software including Photoshop, TVPaint Animation, Clip Studio, Storyboard Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. He specializes in 2D Animation, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, and Video Editing, possessing a keen eye for detail and a dynamic approach to visual storytelling.

Career Highlights As the founder of Kalomika Arts, Kam directs a broad spectrum of projects ranging from commercials and public service announcements to notable music videos such as "Intergalactic Sermons," "Rebellion Rises," and "Lazy" by The Living Tombstone. His entrepreneurial spirit and leadership have propelled his studio to achieve considerable acclaim in the media and film industry.

Kam has held significant roles across various prestigious companies, enhancing his reputation as a versatile artist in the animation industry:

Character Artist at Martian Blueberry
Lead Animator at Dreambear Productions
Storyboard Artist at Nickelodeon Animation
Storyboard Artist for 'Battleborn' at Secret Sauce Studio for Gearbox/2K Games
Animation Director at Tuff Gong Worldwide and Universal Music Group
Character Designer at Lion Forge Animation
Influential Animation Projects

Battleborn: Contributed as a storyboard artist for Secret Sauce Studio, working on this dynamic game project for Gearbox/2K Games.
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Actively storyboarded several action sequences and acts for the first four episodes.
Tinkerhell: Served as the creative director and storyboard artist for this festival-favorite short film, celebrated at the Fantasia Festival, Screamfest, and Molins Film Festival.
Selected Works and Accolades Explore my comprehensive portfolio and industry accolades on ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/kamkalambay.

Personal Philosophy and Engagement Beyond the drawing board and production meetings, I am passionate about the fusion of technology and traditional storytelling, advocating for continual innovation in animation techniques. I actively contribute to educational forums and workshops, mentoring the next generation of artists and animators.

Connect and Collaborate

LinkedIn: View Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalomika
IMDb: Filmography https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13240542/
Instagram: Follow my journey https://www.instagram.com/kalomikaworld/
ArtStation: View Portfolio https://www.artstation.com/kamkalambay
Email: kalomikafilms@gmail.com

Skills

Software proficiency

Photoshop

Storyboard Pro

TVPaint Animation

CLIP STUDIO PAINT

Vegas Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Reel