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Christian Roman (He/Him)

Storyboard Artist
With over 30 years in television and feature animation, Christian’s career spans the history of modern animation. He got his professional start as a layout artist on The Simpsons, eventually rising to Storyboard Supervisor and authoring the show's official manual, "How to Storyboard the Simpsons Way." He later moved to Disney TVA, where he developed and directed Disney’s Fillmore! (earning Emmy and Annie nominations) and Jake Long: American Dragon, as well as storyboarding for other shows like King of the Hill, The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat and Lilo & Stitch. After wrapping up his time in Los Angeles as a storyboard artist on The Simpsons Movie, Christian moved to San Francisco in 2007 to join Pixar Animation Studios. His first project there was the Oscar-winning Toy Story 3, kicking off a creative run that included every Toy Story short and special, Cars 3, Toy Story 4, Onward, Luca, Dug Days, and Elemental. Since leaving Pixar in 2024, Christian has lent his talents to powerhouses like Aardman Animation, DreamWorks, and 20th Century Animation. Today, he continues to shape visual stories as Senior Cinematic Artist at Studio MDHR.

PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE

Storyboard Portfolio Reviews All Day (Storyboard Deli)

Josh 'Hat' Lieberman | Christian Roman | Michael Daley

Storyboard Deli is a one-stop shop for all your story needs. Take a number and get in line for a portfolio review (with cheese), live demos (on rye), or just hang and chat story with animation industry veterans (but keep it kosher). Lead sandwich makers Michael Daley, Josh ‘Hat’ Lieberman and Christian Roman have a collective 66 plus years of experience behind the animation counter serving up story hits and comedy slices. We will also have a rotating menu of seasonal special guests. Find us in the Exhibit Hall Lobby outside ballroom doors D/E at Booth 1500. Come on down to Storyboard Deli!

Skill Level: General Audience

Storyboard Smorgasbord: Brainstorming for Comedy & Character

Christian Roman | Josh 'Hat' Lieberman | Michael Daley

In this interactive workshop, animation storyboard veterans Christian Roman (The Simpsons, Disney TVA, Pixar, Aardman), Josh Lieberman (Blue Sky, Dreamworks, Sony) , and Mike Daley (Blue Sky, Pixar) will engage with the audience using interactive exercises, tips, tricks and techniques to help you create and iterate yourself out of any story, scene or comedy rut. Bring your drawing tools of choice, be ready to draw and join in on the fun!

Skill Level: Beginner

Storyboard Portfolio Reviews All Day (Storyboard Deli)

Josh 'Hat' Lieberman | Christian Roman | Michael Daley

Storyboard Deli is a one-stop shop for all your story needs. Take a number and get in line for a portfolio review (with cheese), live demos (on rye), or just hang and chat story with animation industry veterans (but keep it kosher). Lead sandwich makers Michael Daley, Josh ‘Hat’ Lieberman and Christian Roman have a collective 66 plus years of experience behind the animation counter serving up story hits and comedy slices. We will also have a rotating menu of seasonal special guests. Find us in the Exhibit Hall Lobby outside ballroom doors D/E at Booth 1500. Come on down to Storyboard Deli!

Skill Level: General Audience

Storyboard Portfolio Reviews All Day (Storyboard Deli)

Christian Roman | Josh 'Hat' Lieberman | Michael Daley

Storyboard Deli is a one-stop shop for all your story needs. Take a number and get in line for a portfolio review (with cheese), live demos (on rye), or just hang and chat story with animation industry veterans (but keep it kosher). Lead sandwich makers Michael Daley, Josh ‘Hat’ Lieberman and Christian Roman have a collective 66 plus years of experience behind the animation counter serving up story hits and comedy slices. We will also have a rotating menu of seasonal special guests. Find us in the Exhibit Hall Lobby outside ballroom doors D/E at Booth 1500. Come on down to Storyboard Deli!

Skill Level: General Audience

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