Francisco Hnilo
Freelance Illustrator / Filmmaker / Graphic designer/ 3D artist
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaI am an illustrator and film director, and I am always looking for the creation of new projects that defy what I already know, and make me learn more than I already do. I strive towards excellence -- and, then, I want to go further. All of that, while remaining humble and listening to the advice and opinion of others, because that is the only way to improve and to get the best results out of every project.
Work Experience
Essential Webcomics
Penciller
- Penciller for the webcomic "Bloodworks", written by Adam Chrimes (with a story by Chrimes and myself).
- Penciller for "The Warrior Within", written by Derrick Crow.
- Penciller for "The Warrior Within", written by Derrick Crow.
March 2008
- July 2013
United States
Malpelo Films
Art Director
Short film "Amnesti" by director Santiago Díaz Vence.
Unfortunately, the film was seemingly abandoned at the post-production stage, even though it had to be shot twice because of the loss of the filmed material in the external hard drive where it was stored.
Unfortunately, the film was seemingly abandoned at the post-production stage, even though it had to be shot twice because of the loss of the filmed material in the external hard drive where it was stored.
November 2011
- March 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Malpelo Films
Second Assistant Art Director
Music Video - "Quiero Ser", by Camilo Salinas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guvIzGVofBM
I was responsible for the drawings that appear in the video.
I was responsible for the drawings that appear in the video.
April 2012
- March 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Naiz Films
Storyboard Artist and Assistant Art Director
Short film "Transa", by director/producer/screenwriter Juan Iastrebner. Released in early 2014 and currently in diverse film festivals.
December 2012
- December 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Naiz Films
Graphic Designer
I am responsible for the design and execution of the Promotional Material of many of their films, including Posters, DVD Boxes, Postcards, etc. I created the promotional material for, among others, the following films:
- "Un Novio Talle S", by directors Pablo Fernández and Santiago Díaz Vence, which was released on TV in "Ficciones Cortas" in 2013 and also was part of the Pantalla Pinamar Festival in 2014.
- "Así Somos sin Serena", by director Inés Villanueva. Released at the Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente (BAFICI) in 2014.
- "Sobre la Hora", by director Pablo Fernández. Released at the Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente (BAFICI) in 2014 as part of its Competition for Best Short Film.
- "Hermanos", by director Laura Guinde. Yet to be released and about to begin its festival run.
- "Añatuya", by directors Maite Bassi, Paula Baialardo and Tatiana Yaitza Ortiz. Feature documentary film.
- "El Rastro", by director Inés Villanueva. Short film.
- "Video Social Club", by director Pablo Fernández. Short film.
- "Saloon de Belleza", by director Federico Loguancio. Short film.
- "Under Music", by director Juan Iastrebner. Short film. Also worked as artist for animated sequences.
- "Un Novio Talle S", by directors Pablo Fernández and Santiago Díaz Vence, which was released on TV in "Ficciones Cortas" in 2013 and also was part of the Pantalla Pinamar Festival in 2014.
- "Así Somos sin Serena", by director Inés Villanueva. Released at the Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente (BAFICI) in 2014.
- "Sobre la Hora", by director Pablo Fernández. Released at the Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente (BAFICI) in 2014 as part of its Competition for Best Short Film.
- "Hermanos", by director Laura Guinde. Yet to be released and about to begin its festival run.
- "Añatuya", by directors Maite Bassi, Paula Baialardo and Tatiana Yaitza Ortiz. Feature documentary film.
- "El Rastro", by director Inés Villanueva. Short film.
- "Video Social Club", by director Pablo Fernández. Short film.
- "Saloon de Belleza", by director Federico Loguancio. Short film.
- "Under Music", by director Juan Iastrebner. Short film. Also worked as artist for animated sequences.
2013
- September 2017
Argentina
SABADO Productora
Storyboard Artist
- Storyboard Artist for a YAMAHA motorbikes advertising campaign (director: Francisco De La Fuente).
- Storyboard Artist for a BOCA JUNIORS soccer club advertising campaign (directors: Francisco De La Fuente/Ignacio Caracoche).
- Storyboard Artist for a BOCA JUNIORS soccer club advertising campaign (directors: Francisco De La Fuente/Ignacio Caracoche).
June 2013
- July 2013
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Naiz Films
Storyboard Artist and Still Photographer
Short film "Marina Turbia" by director Tatiana Yaitza Ortiz. Released in early 2014, and currently on its festivals run.
June 2013
- July 2013
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Naiz Films
Second Assistant Director
Short film "Hermanos", by director Laura Guinde.
October 2013
- November 2013
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Idealismo Contenidos
Illustrator
I was resposible for the cover illustration of the pitch folder for their upcoming TV series project "El Increíble Mundo de Mateo".
June 2014
- June 2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Carmelo Giardina Productions
Concept Artist
I created the concept art of some of the key scenes of their upcoming short film project "Suffer the Little Children", which is based on a short story by Stephen King and is to be directed by Filip Terlecki. It is currently in pre-production and undergoing a crowdfunding campaign at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/suffer-the-little-children--2
August 2014
- August 2014
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Idealismo Contenidos
Illustrator
I was in charge of the illustration of three postcards intended to be released for marketing purposes, all based on the TV series "El Legado".
September 2014
- October 2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Unicornio Cine
Graphic Designer
I was in charge of the design of the logotype for Unicornio Cine, as well as the design of the poster for their first feature-length film, "Diarios de Mendoza".
October 2014
- October 2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina
SABADO Productora
Storyboard Artist
I was responsible for the storyboards for two TV spots for Casancrem.
December 2014
- December 2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Malpelo Films
Storyboard Artist
I drew the storyboard for a Colombian WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) TV Spot produced by Malpelo Films and directed by Santiago Díaz Vence.
February 2015
- February 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bondi Cine
Graphic Designer
I made the poster for the short film "ragnarok", directed by Patricio Lagos.
March 2015
- April 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Magenta Films
Animator
Using Photoshop and a traditional frame-by-frame method of animation, I was given the task (together with Matías Goncalves Valente) to create from scratch MAGENTA FILMS' animated logo intro, which was supposed to be featured at the beginning of each one of their productions. Unfortunately, the animation was never used.
April 2015
- July 2015
Argentina
Los Perros De Pavlov Teatro
Graphic Designer
I was responsible for the graphic material used to promote their play "Segundo Subsuelo", including: posters, flyers, logos, etc.
June 2015
- July 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aurea Contenidos
Graphic Designer
I designed the poster and title card for the short film "Sin Querer", directed by Pablo Fritzler and Luis Felipe de la Guarda.
June 2015
- July 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bokeh Films
Graphic Designer
I designed and illustrated the poster for Gonzalo Gutierrez's short film "Asesinos".
June 2015
- June 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Naiz Films
Art Assistant
"SALOON DE BELLEZA" (BEAUTY SALOON) - I was part of the Production Design team and assisted on redecorating the sets for the short film, as well as designing many of the props used in it.
August 2015
- August 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Much Music
Illustrator
I made the drawing featured in the promotional postcards for their photographic exposition "Fotos que suenan"
September 2015
- September 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina
UNTREF
Storyboard Artist
I worked on the storyboard for the second episode of the animated web series "Los Inadaptables".
January 2016
- February 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina
ZEP Films
Storyboard Artist
I was responsible for storyboarding the pilot episode of a proposed TV series, "El Gestor".
January 2016
- February 2016
Argentina
Popnubilados
Graphic Designer
I designed the logo, packaging and booklet for the band's first album, "Popnubilados".
October 2015
- March 2016
Argentina
Idealismo Contenidos
Storyboard Artist
I drew the storyboard for the "Bailecito" TV spot for BRAHMA's Smile Festival.
August 2016
- August 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Los Perros De Pavlov Teatro
Graphic Designer
I designed and illustrated the poster and promotional postcard for the theatre play "Cadáveres" (Corpses).
August 2016
- September 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina
CRUDO FILMS
Graphic Designer
I made the poster for the feature length film CLEMENTINA, directed by Jimena Monteoliva.
November 2016
- May 2017
Argentina
Pulsar Entertainment
Co-founder and artist
I'm part of the founding team at Pulsar Entertainment, thus being responsible of taking joint decisions in the company's best interest. I also create graphic material for publicizing said company, and work as an artist in one of the comics published there.
January 2017
- Present
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
ROOTS MDQ
Illustrator
I made two illustrations as part of the pitch folders and presentations of different projects before the executives of the brands of beer Corona and Patagonia
September 2017
- September 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chronokinesis Entertainment
Graphic Designer
I designed the poster for the feature film THE FIVE SANTAS, based on the novel by Joshua Mims.
October 2017
- November 2017
California, United States
Gizmo Studios
Layout Artist (freelance)
I was asked by the people at Gizmo Studios to make a series of very simple drawings based on different Warner Bros properties. These layouts would be used as a basis by 3D artists to complete the graphic ads for a series of new rollercoaster rides in Dubai.
November 2017
- December 2017
Argentina
Cantona Films
Graphic Designer
I designed the logo and marketing material for this indie film production company and rental based in Buenos Aires.
March 2018
- June 2018
Buenos Aires, Argentina
SOUFFLÉ Films
Filmmaker, Graphic Designer
I'm a co-founder of SOUFFLÉ along with Federico Loguancio and Santiago Luis Oría. It is a rebranding of an earlier production company, JPG Contenidos, which had been founded along with Ariel Czernikowski and Matías Goncalves Valente. We create audiovisual content, ranging from motion comics to films, while also dealing with both the artistic and organizational challenges such productions undertake. SOUFFLÉ's productions have won several accolades, such as the Best Short Film Award at the 2017 Buenos Aires 48 Hour Film Project Competition for the short film "Sort Your Life out", Runner Up at the 2018 Punta del Este 48 Hour Film Project Competition for the short film "The Last Christmas", among others.
July 2015
- Present
Argentina
Boogieman Media
Graphic Designer
I worked on the design and photo retouching of the digital graphic material for films to be featured in Netflix's streaming platform for films and series such as VIS A VIS, MONARCA, TO THE LAKE, ERREMENTARI, SANTANA and many others.
July 2018
- March 2021
Argentina
Education
Instituto Essex De Cultura Inglesa
Cambridge First Certificate Exam - Cambridge Proficiency in English
English language studies.
March 2000
- December 2011
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Universidad Del Cine (FUC)
Licenciatura en Dirección de Cine
Film Direction studies.
February 2011
- July 2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Animaclick
3D animator
I learned how to use Autodesk Maya in order to model and animate objects, lights and cameras.
September 2011
- November 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Escuela Da Vinci
3D Modeller
Short course on 3D Studio Max and VRay
April 2015
- August 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Languages
French (Beginner),
English (Fluent),
Spanish (Native),
Awards
48 Hour Film Project
Best Short Film, Best Ensemble Cast, Best use of Character, Best use of Object, Audience Award for the short film SOLUCIONE SU VIDA ("Sort your Life Out"), which I co-directed and co-wrote.
2017
Skills
3D Studio Max,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
CSS,
Digital Art,
Drawing,
Filmmaking,
HTML5,
JavaScript,
Keyshot,
Manga Studio,
MAYA,
Photo Retouch,
Photography,
Storyboarding,
VRay,
Wacom Tablet,
ZBrush,