Mariano Tazzioli (He/Him)

Director

I’m an artist with over 10 years of experience in the animation industry. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working on major projects like *The Windshield Wiper* (which won an Academy Award in 2022), the Emmy-winning *Jibaro* for *Love, Death & Robots*, *Marvel and Disney's Spider-Man* for Disney+, *Over the Moon*,*Troll Hunters* and many others. Currently, I reside in Barcelona, My expertise lies in visual development, character modeling/sculpting, and storytelling. If you take a look at my *Spider-Man* project (second in my portfolio), I was responsible for everything from composition to character design, backgrounds, lighting, and much more. The same goes for the *Zorro* project. Besides this I also Compose Music for Film

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Friday 10/24, 3:30PM-4:30PM

The Art of Visual Development & Storytelling

Room 104-105 | Mariano Tazzioli

Discover how to bring stories to life through the lens of visual development. In this talk, Mariano Tazzioli —Marvel Animation, The Windshield Wiper (Oscar winner), Love, Death & Robots (Emmy winner), Illumination, DreamWorks, Skydance–shares his creative process for crafting cinematic scenes—from initial sketches to final frames. Explore how composition, lighting, design, modeling, and shading all serve a single purpose: storytelling. Mariano breaks down how to build emotionally resonant worlds and characters. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned artist, this session offers insights into the visual decisions that shape compelling narratives.

Mariano Tazzioli (He/Him)

The Art of Visual Development & Storytelling

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