Robert Castillo

Sequential art professor

Professor of sequential art, 2019–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Storyboard illustrator and concept artist, 2004–present, Castillo Storyboards, New York
Played a leading role in designing, supervising, and taking part in high-value, high-visibility projects for a wide range of clients. Worked with directors in visualizing their ideas and stories for television and motion pictures.

Designer and storyboard artist, 2004–present, Lee Daniels Entertainment, New York
Served as designer and storyboard artist on Oscar-nominated film Precious. Helped conceptualize scenes and action sequences with director Lee Daniels. Precious won a BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Oscar.

Visiting assistant professor, 2017–18, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Taught illustration classes and basic animation classes, including storyboarding and portfolio presentation. Assisted and guided students with putting together a portfolio. Assisted students in acclimating to college atmosphere. Lectured and gave workshops in using different materials in illustration. Taught a basic figure drawing class and initiated portfolio preparation. Mentored students and advised them on career opportunities.

Visiting lecturer, 2004–06, College of Art and Design Lesley University, Cambridge, MA

Adjunct professor, 2005–10, William Paterson University Art Department, Wayne, NJ
Attended regular meetings about the department and curriculum updates or practices. Advised students before and after class. Reviewed potential students' portfolios at the National Portfolio Day held on William Paterson University campus. Mentored students for professional practices teaching assignments in undergraduate and graduate programs and on how to obtain representation and employment.

Chuck Jones Traveling Exhibit, Smithsonian Institute, S.P.I.C., 2015
Parent's Choice Award, The Yellow Balloon, New York, 2013
The Yellow Balloon, acquired and screened, The Museum of Modern Art, 2013
Best Creative Short Film, Urban Media Makers, Montclair, N.J., 2006
Artistic Achievement Award, Nosotros Latino Film Festival, New York, 2006
Best Animated Short, SNOB Film Festival, Concord, N.H., 2006
Best Short Film, Independent Film Forum, Online Film Festival, 2006
Screening, Queens International Film Festival, Queens, N.Y., 2006
Best Short Film, Boston Latino Film Festival, 2005
Museum of Modern Art, Short film Retrospective, 2005
Best Animated Short, Atlanta Film Festival, 2005
Best Narrative Short Film, San Diego Latino Film Festival, 2005
Best Short Film, Black Maria Film Festival, Jersey City, N.J., 2005
Screening, Queens International Film Festival, Queens, N.Y., 2005
Screenings at Pangea Day, Beverly Hills, Calif., 2004
Dam Stuhltrager Gallery shoot, Brooklyn, N.Y., 2004
Westfield Film Festival, Alpine, Texas, 2004
San Diego Asian Film Festival, San Diego, 2004
Rebelfest International Film Festival and Short Shorts Film Festival, Tokyo, Japan, 2004
CANNES Film Festival "Student Showcase," France, 2004
Maryland Film Festival, 2004
Tribeca Film Festival, New York, 2004
Newton Free Library Gallery, Newton, Mass., 2004
Texas Film Festival, Dallas, 2004

Screened short film S.P.I.C.
Lecture at Christ Episcopal Church honoring Selma March, Toms River, N.J., 2014.
Lecture and presentation at Norman Rockwell Museum, 2008.
Guest speaker at Art Institute of Boston open house, Boston, 2007.
Short film and storyboard demonstration at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, New York, 2005.
Short film and storyboard demonstration School of Visual Arts Animation Program, New York, 2004.
Lecture at The Ghetto Film School on storyboarding techniques for filmmaking, Bronx, N.Y., 2004.
Lecture at The Cinema School on storyboarding techniques and filmmaking, Bronx, N.Y., 2004.
Lecture and presentation at Art Institute of Boston on illustration career and self-promotion, 2004.
Lecture and presentation at Jersey City University on storyboarding and filmmaking techniques, 2004.