Francisco Hnilo

Freelance Illustrator / Filmmaker / Graphic designer/ 3D artist

Buenos Aires, Argentina
I 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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

Escuela Da Vinci

ZBrush sculptor

May 2016 - December 2016 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Escuela Da Vinci

Web Designer

September 2016 - December 2016 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,