This is me, as of March 2007.
Aloha. My name is Edwin Ushiro. Transplanted from Maui to California, I attended the Art Center College of Design and attained a BFA
in Illustration with Honors. Since then, I have been working in the amazing world of entertainment as a Cinematographer, Production
Designer, Visual Consultant, Art Director, Storyboard Artist, and Concept Designer.  My clients include the following:
2008.

NBC Universal > Visual Effects Consultant and Storyboard Artist for the prequel of Battlestar Galactica entitled,
"CAPRICA." Worked under the vision of Director, Jeff Reiner (
Sunday Night Lights).

NBC Universal > Storyboard Artist for television series, Life. Under the supreme direction of Director and friend, David
Straiton (House M.D.).


Ring of Fire > Concept Designer for interface designs on 2 Yellowbook commercials. In collaboration with Director,
Vadim Perelman (
House of Sand & Fog) with VFX Guru, Justin Beaupre.

East West Productions > Hired as an Illustrator for the 5 time Tony Award Winning Broadway production of "PIPPIN."
Responsible for projection designs with Production Designer, Alan E. Muraoka.

MK Productions > hired by Korean based production company to develop costume designs for an upcoming scifi film by
Director, Kang Je Gyu (
Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War).


2007.

Luma Pictures > freelance Art Director on an unannounced project. Many film projects can either be in pre-
production or unannounced phases & thus cannot be listed until they become public. Thank you for your patience.

Ring of Fire > Freelance Concept Designer for a Valvoline commercial. Responsibilities included rough concepts
drawings, final art renderings, and key art positioning on plates. Art Directed by Gregory Anderson and Justin Beaupre.

Acme Filmworks > Concept Designer for a CVS commercial pitch. Directed by John Dilworthand Produced by Gwynn
Addik.

Maxx Marketing > Consultant on toy designs for Kelloggs, Taco Bell and Dreamworks. Responsible for conceptualizing
design, developing sketch and final key art for kids and 18 month old toys. Art Directed by Luis Corral.


2006.

Odd Lot Entertainment > Storyboard Artist for "THE LIVING HELL," a feature film written & directed by Richard Jeffries.
Executive Producer is Steve Ecclesine.

New West > Storyboard Artist for animation sequences of Australian Musician, Ben Lee's music video, "WE'RE ALL IN THIS
TOGETHER." Directed by Nabil Elderkin.

Northwestern Mutual > Concept Designer/Set Design for NW Mutual commercial. Production Designer, Amy Ancona in
association with Independent Media.


2005.

Mitsubishi > Storyboard Artist on Mitsubishi commercials. Art Directed by Zoic Studios Creative Director, Loni Peristere.

Insomniac Games > Cinematic Storyboard Artist/ Layout/ Cinematographer on "RATCHET: DEADLOCKED" & "RESISTANCE
FALL OF MAN." Responsible for translating writer’s idea into visual form, and finally layout/lighting of shots in MAYA.
Collaborated with Chief Creative Officer, Brian Hastings and Writer, Steve Schneir.

Dunhill Ltd. > London based luxury company hired me to design an animated short for their products geared at a
younger demographic. Art Directed by Dr. Romanelli and Nathan Cabrera.

Sony Pictures > Concept Designer for the 2010 feature film release of "I DREAM OF JEANNIE."


2004.

Sony Computer Entertainment > Concept Designer on numerous video games for Sony Playstation. Art Directed by Ron
Padua. Highlighted projects include "SOCOM III" and "FIGHTING SPIRITS."

Fuji > Concept Designer and Storyboard Artist for numerous commercials developed for Fuji Japan. Creative Director,
Ron Ishimoto. Also including projects with Creative Director, Ming Lai.

X1FX > Production Designer for a music video for Musician, Irregular. Directed by Mark M. Larranaga.

Platinum Dunes > Production Designer/Concept Designer for a "UNTITLED MICHAEL BAY PROJECT." Collaborated with
Writer, Nick Daniels.

Disney Creative Development > Layout Artist for Disney Publishing on "THE INCREDIBLES." Art Directed by Scott Tilley
with Director of Creative Services, Brent Ford.


2003.

Warner Brothers Television > Storyboard Artist for Directors, David Straiton and Bill Norton. Concept Designer for
Production Designer, Stuart Blatt on "ANGEL" season 4-5.

NBC Universal > Concept Designer and Storyboard Artist for a themed attraction in Shanghai. Art Directed by Director
of Creative Resources, Dawn Rivera-Ernster.

Sony Computer Entertainment > Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist for "SOCOM II: U.S. NAVY SEALS." Art Directed by
Ron Padua with Cinematic Project Manager, Nonet T.M. Vargas.

Fox Television > Storyboard Artist, Designer and Consultant to Director, Russell Mulcahy for "SKIN." Produced by
Dwayne Shattuck. Jerry Bruckheimer is the Executive Producer.

Paramount Pictures > Designer for a NBC Mini-Series drama called, "HOMELAND SECURITY." Production Designer, Ida
Random with Art Director, Dins W.W. Danielsen. Produced by Clayton Townsend.


2002.

Touchstone Television Productions > Storyboard Artist for Directors Davis Guggenheim, Nick Gomez, John Coles and
Gary Winick on "PUSH NEVADA." Executive Produced by Ben Affleck, Matt Damonand Jim Parriott.

CBS > Concept Designer for "CSI: MIAMI with Production Designer, Carlos Barbosa and Executive Producer, Jerry
Bruckheimer.

NBC Universal > Art Department Coordinator/Designer for "BOOMTOWN," collaborated with Director, Jon Avnet,
Production Designer, Michael Z. Hanan and Art Director, Dins W. Danielsen. Produced by Phil Parslow.

ABC > hired to Concept Design the city and the hell world for "PORT CHARLES," a "GENERAL HOSPITAL" spin-off with
Production Designer, Chip Dox. Produced by Hope Harmel Smith.

20th Century Fox Film Corporation > Concept Designer for "CHASING POPI" under the guidance of Production
Designer, Ed T. McAvoy to create set designs and character development. Produced by Forest Whitaker.


2001.

Jim Henson Company > Character Designer for "THE HALLOWEEN CAT" and Concept Designer for "HARRY AND LULU." All
projects were under the direction of Director of Design Services, Ed Eyth.

Sony Pictures > Art Director and Concept Designer for a proposal to Sony Digital Entertainment under the vision of
Director of Content Development, Michael Edwin Bloom.

Mary-Kate + Ashley Olsen > Fashion Designer for the Fall clothing line. All designs under their company, Dualstar
Central Design with direction of Designer, Sam Ciardi.