There are many ways to approach a portfolio of Art, Visual Development, Character Design, or Story. It’s not only draftspersonship, color and design but humor, comedy, and character moments. We look for a confidence in line, a playfulness in execution and packaged in a way that highlights you and your unique point of view. Illumination looks for the joy of storytelling across these disciplines. This session hopes to share a point of view that will inspire and inform your own portfolios. Illumination was founded by Academy Award® nominee Chris Meledandri, the creator of Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets and Sing, and most recently, Sing 2 in 2021 and Minions: Rise of Gru in 2022. Illumination’s upcoming films include the new Super Mario Bros. animated film and Migration in 2023 and Despicable Me 4 in 2024. Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studio Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France. www.illumination.com

Dawn Yamazi, SVP WW Talent

Deb Stone, Director, Talent Recruitment

Allison McDaniel, Recruitment coordinator

Creating a Storyboard portfolio that stands out takes draftspersonship, strong technique, entertaining ideas and joy but for Illumination, it also requires an eye toward action, comedy and humor. During this session, key aspects of what makes a story portfolio break through is highlighted. Crafting a Storyboard portfolio is not always just about the boards but also about all the extra ways you can make the audience emote. Be ready to take a deep dive on how to edit your portfolio for strength in story and cinematic skill. Illumination was founded by Academy Award® nominee Chris Meledandri, the creator of Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets and Sing, and most recently, Sing 2 in 2021 and Minions: Rise of Gru in 2022. Illumination’s upcoming films include the new Super Mario Bros. animated film and Migration in 2023 and Despicable Me 4 in 2024. Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studio Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France. www.illumination.com

Dawn Yamazi, SVP WW Talent

Deb Stone, Director, Talent Recruitment

Allison McDaniel, Recruitment coordinator