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Ricardo Tomita was born in Mexico City and raised between Texas and Tokyo. He studied film and animation production at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He works as a freelance storyboard artist, drawing

RicardoTomita

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Ricardo Tomita was born in Mexico City and raised between Texas and Tokyo. He studied film and animation production at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He works as a freelance storyboard artist, drawing everything from a Buick TV spot to a Charlie Puth music video. He also creates cartoon fire safety PSAs for the San Antonio Fire Department. When he's not making films or designing graphics, he loves researching, and when he's not researching, he loves indulging in art, humor, stories,

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Ricardo Tomita was born in Mexico City and raised between Texas and Tokyo. He studied film and animation production at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He works as a freelance storyboard artist, drawing everything from a Buick TV spot to a Charlie Puth music video. He also creates cartoon fire safety PSAs for the San Antonio Fire Department. When he’s not making films or designing graphics, he loves researching, and when he’s not researching, he loves indulging in art, humor, stories, gastronomy, and sports. He currently lives in San Antonio with his one Norfolk Island Pine and fourteen golf clubs.

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Skills

Ed
Editorial Illustration
In
Infographic
Ca
Cartoon
2D
2D Animation
Sh
Short Film
Sp
Spot Illustration
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Experience Level

Editorial Illustration
Expert
Infographic
Expert
Cartoon
Expert
2D Animation
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Spot Illustration
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Intermediate
Branding
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced

Education

BFA at New York University
May 17, 2013
Tisch School of the Arts, Kanbar Institute of Film and Television - Film and TV Production

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Testimonials

May 2024
by Woody Woodward
from San Antonio Fire Department

PSA 1 (Safety for A Minor), PSA 2 (Holiday Spark), PSA 3 (S.C.A.N.), PSA 4 (A Case of the Chirps)

Ricardo Tomita is an exceptionally talented professional with a proven track record of creating highly impactful campaigns. With the San Antonio Fire Department, Ricardo produced four remarkable PSA campaigns that have garnered over one million views and earned awards from the American Marketing Association and PRSA. I recommend Ricardo's services for any organization. His skills and passion for his work consistently deliver outstanding results.
    uniE621 Holiday Spark
    An animated theatrical PSA spot about overloaded outlet prevention for San Antonio Fire Department. Synopsis: When Santa’s phone dies while he’s eating Christmas cookies in your living room, will he find a safe outlet to recharge? Or will the twinkle in his eye become a full-on electrical fire? PSA
    uniE613 Holiday Spark
    An animated theatrical PSA spot about overloaded outlet prevention for San Antonio Fire Department. Synopsis: When Santa’s phone dies while he’s eating Christmas cookies in your living room, will he find a safe outlet to recharge? Or will the twinkle in his eye become a full-on electrical fire? PSA Message: As you decorate your house for the holidays, make it a safe place for Santa to recharge. Remember that overloaded electrical outlets are a leading cause of fire in the home. Help Santa get home safe this Christmas, and deck your halls responsibly.