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Cynthia Halley (She/Her)

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Cynthia Halley is an Art Director, Visual Development Artist, Designer, Teacher, and International Speaker. She’s based in LA and primarily works for the entertainment industry. She was trained in traditional illustration as well as the entertainment arts, and both disciplines continue to influence her life-long passions of world building, visual communication, fantasy, and fun. Cynthia graduated from Art Center College of Design in 2013, and has since worked for many of the major studios including Marvel Studios, Sony Pictures Animation, Disney, DreamWorks TV, Titmouse Animation, and Nickelodeon. She enjoys sharing her experiences, and is dedicated to inspiring future artists through teaching, art direction, and lectures and workshops. Outside of the studios and schools, Cynthia is always looking for new creative outlets and enjoys dabbling in everything from industrial design to Graphics, Fashion and Costumes. She can often be found reorganizing and decorating her home, watching documentaries, sketching outside with friends, or napping with the cat.

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Visual Architects: Design and Direction in Entertainment

Cynthia Halley | Patrick O'Keefe | Paul R. Lasaine | Stephan Franck

How do Directors, Art Directors, and Production Designers collaborate to bring stories to life? Join Marvel Art Director and Spiderverse artist Cynthia Halley for a talk with our esteemed panel of industry pros, as they share personal stories and practical wisdom for those looking to advance their careers in and across these disciplines. We will discuss how these crucial roles shape visual storytelling as we reveal the skills, challenges, and opportunities that connect them.

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