Bella Kwong
ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Bella Kwong! I am an Animation student from the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm currently in my senior year at San Jose State University and expect to graduate in May 2026.
My favorite part about animation is its collaborative process. I view directorial feedback as an opportunity to learn & to ensure my work perfectly shapes the story we're all working to tell. Ultimately, my goal is to continue using my creativity and problem-solving skills on projects that bring people together.
Fortunately, I'm doing just that as a 3D Animator on the SJSU thesis film, "Sticky Fingers." Juggling this project and my senior year has allowed me to practice time management and creative problem-solving under deadlines.
While my education provided a strong creative foundation, I pursued internships to gain a holistic understanding of the animation pipeline, from production to marketing.
From June to August 2024, I was a Production Intern at Paramount Animation. I gained a broader perspective of the pipeline after shadowing art reviews and collating milestone data from previous films. However, I realized I had yet to learn the business aspects of the entertainment industry.
This inspired me to be the Fall 2024 Creative Production Intern for the entertainment marketing agency WORTHI!
I adapted my prod skills to the fast-paced setting of social media marketing. Building customer relationships had taught me to always consider the audience's perspective, which is now a principle I always carry into animation.
I'm also an active member of the animation community! Currently, I am the Social Media Assistant for Asians in Animation (AIA). From 2023-24, I was the Social Media Coordinator for the SJSU Shrunkenheadman Animation Club.
I am also a member of Women in Animation (WIA).
I believe that art is a universal medium that can inspire change. I am exploring 3D animation and production, and I would like to continue using my creativity and problem-solving skills on projects that bring people together. I hope to spread inspiring stories with diverse characters and promote activism through my animated work.
You can contact me at bellasdrawing@gmail.com
