SANTA MONICA, CA - Zoic Studios (www.zoicstudios.com), which specializes in visual effects and creative production for film, television, commercials and interactive media, has appointed Raphael A. Pimentel director of animation. Prior to joining Zoic, he served as animation director at Luma Pictures, where he led teams across the Los Angeles, Melbourne and Vancouver studios, shepherding complex character work.
Over his extensive career, Pimentel has contributed animation expertise to many major studio projects, often as animation supervisor, including the Spider-Man: “Home” trilogy, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Lilo & Stitch, among others. His credits also include commercials, dramatic and genre work. In his new role at Zoic, he will oversee animation across the studio’s feature, episodic, commercial and experiential projects.
“Raphael’s leadership, technical insight and passion for storytelling through animation are exactly what Zoic needs as we continue to innovate in animated and VFX storytelling,” notes Zoic Studios' CEO, Christopher Jones. “His track record in elevating animation performance and mentoring talent aligns perfectly with our commitment to artistic excellence and collaborative culture.”