Lila Martinez

Director • Story Artist

About Me

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Animation and storytelling have always been integral to my identity. From an early age, I realized that this was the path I was meant to embark on. My main motivation stems from a deep desire to create work that resonates with people on an emotional level. This passion drives me every day, and my goal is to entertain while fostering connections through creative projects.

I strongly believe in the value of thorough preparation and careful planning before diving into production. As a Director, I make it a priority to equip my teams with a diverse set of visual resources, ensuring they have everything they need to tackle their tasks effectively. Staying organized allows me to foresee any challenges and readily address any questions my team may have.

I achieve this by asking thoughtful questions and openly sharing ideas with upper management and studio executives. This collaborative approach ensures that the final product meets everyone's expectations and upholds the highest quality standards.

With 17 years of experience in the animation industry, I’m proficient at adapting to different visual and narrative styles. I adjust my workflow to fit the unique needs of each project, consistently meeting deadlines, even in the face of challenging circumstances.

I look forward to connecting with fellow creatives and industry professionals to inspire and be inspired, as we work together to enrich the world of visual storytelling in film and television.

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Recommendations

  • Lila is the best kind of Director - clear vision, great communication and loads of heavy lifting already figured out before the board artists even get their hands on it. She goes above and beyond - whether it's through creating tutorials for the artists, helpful new tools, or taking on extra workloads to assist the team. She's a joy to work with and a fantastic collaborator.

    Michael Berardini . Supervising Director . DC’s Batwheels

  • Lila jumped into working at Original Force with the most wonderful spirit and enthusiasm. She is a versatile Story Artist who has the ability to work on both emotional sequences and action sequences with much ease.

    Sandra Rabins . Producer . Original Force

  • Lila is a wonderful production/ storyboard artist. She is highly-skilled, she works hard, she is completely professional. We worked together on some very tough assignments, with demanding deadlines and Lila always came through for us.

    Mark Kirkland . Director . The Simpsons

  • Aside from her impeccable work ethic, technical and artistic skills, Lila is a terrific collaborator. She would be an asset on any number of animated projects.

    Lorna Cook . Story Artist-Animation Director

  • From a directors point of view she is exceptionally easy to work with and is eager to service the vision of the movie even as it morphs and grows through subsequent screenings. Her patience in this regard is invaluable. Additionally Lila's polite and keen observations during post screening story meetings were very influential in the growth of the movie.

    Chris Jenkins . Writer/Director . Original Force
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Film/ TV Represented by

Kleinberg Lange Cuddy and Carlo LLP

Kenneth Kleinberg

Marko Kuo

Contact Me

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