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Douglas Einar Olsen is an award-winning Director and Storyboard Artist working in the TV and film industry. He specializes in cinematic storytelling, high-paced action, thought-provoking visuals and strong draftsmanship. In addition to his recent work in TV and Film, he has contributed to the arts and entertainment fields as an Art Director, Background & Character Designer, Animator, Costume & Set Designer and Art Handler. He has also exhibited in fine art galleries as a video artist and sculptor. As a student, he received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration from the Rhodes Island School of Design ('04), as well as studied for years under 'hometown hero' Jeffery K Fisher.
Originally from Smithtown, NY, he currently resides in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
AWARDS
CREATIVE ARTS EMMY AWARD: Best Animated Program [2018] - "Pickle Rick"
ANNIE AWARD: Best General Audience Animated Television/Broadcast Production [2018] - "Pickle Rick"
CERTIFIED RIAA GOLD SINGLE RECIPIENT for "Professional Rapper" by Lil Dicky ft. Snoop Dogg [2017]
ANNIE AWARD: Best General Audience Animated Television/Broadcast Production [2018] - "Pickle Rick"
CERTIFIED RIAA GOLD SINGLE RECIPIENT for "Professional Rapper" by Lil Dicky ft. Snoop Dogg [2017]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RICK AND MORTY (adult swim) // Storyboard Artist, Season 4
Rick and Morty LLC // Burbank, CA [2018 - 2019]
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (paramount pictures) // Storyboard Artist, Feature Film
Blur Studios // Culver City, CA [2018]
NIKO AND THE SWORD OF LIGHT (adult swim) // Storyboard Artist, Season 2
Titmouse Animation // Hollywood, CA [2017]
RICK AND MORTY (adult swim) // Storyboard Artist, Season 4
Rick and Morty LLC // Burbank, CA [2018 - 2019]
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (paramount pictures) // Storyboard Artist, Feature Film
Blur Studios // Culver City, CA [2018]
NIKO AND THE SWORD OF LIGHT (adult swim) // Storyboard Artist, Season 2
Titmouse Animation // Hollywood, CA [2017]
VENTURE BROS. (adult swim) // Storyboard Artist,
Titmouse Animation // Hollywood, CA [2017]
Titmouse Animation // Hollywood, CA [2017]
LITTLE BIG AWESOME (amazon) // Storyboard Artist, Season 1
Titmouse Animation // Hollywood, CA [2017]
Titmouse Animation // Hollywood, CA [2017]
DEEP SPACE 69 (vrv) // Storyboard Director, Season 4
6 Point Harness // Echo Park, CA [2017]
6 Point Harness // Echo Park, CA [2017]
RICK AND MORTY (adult swim) // Storyboard Artist, Season 3
Rick and Morty LLC // Burbank, CA [2016 - 2017]
Rick and Morty LLC // Burbank, CA [2016 - 2017]
STEVEN UNIVERSE (cartoon network) // Storyboard Revisionist, Season 5
Cartoon Network // Burbank, CA [2016]
Cartoon Network // Burbank, CA [2016]
WORK SPACE ( FOX ) // Director, Pilot Episode
Bento Box // North Hollywood, CA [2015]
Bento Box // North Hollywood, CA [2015]
PROFESSIONAL RAPPER by LIL DICKY (FEAT. SNOOP DOGG) // Director, Music Video
Independent // Hollywood, CA [2015]
Independent // Hollywood, CA [2015]
NEO YOKIO (FOX) // Storyboard Revisionist, Season 1
FOX/ADHD // Hollywood, CA [2015]
FOX/ADHD // Hollywood, CA [2015]
GOLAN THE INSATIABLE ( FOX ) // Director, Season 1 & 2
FOX/ADHD // Hollywood, CA [2015]
FOX/ADHD // Hollywood, CA [2015]
MAJOR LAZER ( FXX ) // Director, Season 1
FOX/ADHD // Hollywood, CA [2015]
FOX/ADHD // Hollywood, CA [2015]
HIGH SCHOOL USA! ( FOX ) // Storyboard Artist, Season 1
TITMOUSE ANIMATION // Hollywood, CA [2014]
TITMOUSE ANIMATION // Hollywood, CA [2014]
AXE COP ( FOX ) // Director, Season 1 & 2
FOX/ADHD // Hollywood, CA [2014]
FOX/ADHD // Hollywood, CA [2014]
ZOOLANDER ( unreleased ) // Background Designer, Season 1
AUGENBLICK ANIMATION // Brooklyn, NY ( 2013 )
AUGENBLICK ANIMATION // Brooklyn, NY ( 2013 )
VENTURE BROS. ( adult swim ) // Background Designer / Storyboard Revisionist, Season 5
Titmouse Animation // New York, NY ( 2012 )
Titmouse Animation // New York, NY ( 2012 )
:PM TOONS ( :PMSports ) // Animation Department Director
:PM Sports // New York, NY ( 2011 - 2012 )
:PM Sports // New York, NY ( 2011 - 2012 )
EDUCATION
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN // Providence, RI (2000-2004)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration.
Selected participant in the European Honors Program // Rome, IT (2003-2004)
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN // Providence, RI (2000-2004)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration.
Selected participant in the European Honors Program // Rome, IT (2003-2004)