WE ARE UNBound Vision
In 2016 Unbound Vision Studios was launched as an animation studio in southern California. Our team develops quality entertainment with a core belief in storytelling. We believe in the power of stories to inspire the hearts and minds of people towards a better future. It is our sincerest hope to both move and inspire you.
about the creator
Ryan Lai's focus is in storyboarding and visual development. His experience in the field has started from collaborative projects in university to professional endeavors and career opportunities. He was blessed with the teachings of such animation legends as Disney's Art Director, Ellen Jin Over, and Disney Layout Artist Robert St. Pierre.
He has worked as a production assistant at Film Roman for Disney XD's, Ultimate Spider-Man television series. He has also worked for Hoax Films as a visual development artist for various movie projects and animated shorts. In addition, he has worked as a storyboard and visual development artist for Pipsqueak Films. As a storyboard artist he has worked on Mike Blum's web series, Fifi: Cat Therapist, now airing on Youtube for Dreamworks TV. He has also contributed at Blind Eye Studio as a 2D Illustrator. He is the current Founder, CEO, and Art Director of Unbound Vision Studios.
He has worked as a production assistant at Film Roman for Disney XD's, Ultimate Spider-Man television series. He has also worked for Hoax Films as a visual development artist for various movie projects and animated shorts. In addition, he has worked as a storyboard and visual development artist for Pipsqueak Films. As a storyboard artist he has worked on Mike Blum's web series, Fifi: Cat Therapist, now airing on Youtube for Dreamworks TV. He has also contributed at Blind Eye Studio as a 2D Illustrator. He is the current Founder, CEO, and Art Director of Unbound Vision Studios.
At Unbound Vision we have had the pleasure of working with artists who have come from such studios as FOX Entertainment, Film Roman, Anamon Studios, The VFX Society, Pipsqueak Films, HOAX Films, and more.
Our current staff includes:
Ryan Lai - CEO, Founder & Art Director
Schunn Cheng - Writer and Web Comic Artist
Brenna Thornton - Voice Actor
Lauren Pham - Music Artist
Thank you to our previous staff:
Matthew Schutzner - Background Artist
Michelle Le - Background and Character Artist
Karen Barboza - Background Artist
Priscilla Bojorge - Production Assistant
Sofia Prado - Animator
Martha Magsombol - Animator
Juana Martinez - Animator & Storyboard Artist
Tiana Aguado - Background Artist
Neenar Noubarian - Character Artist
Cristobal Vaca - Background Artist
Louise Calvento - Animator
Joshua Briones - Animator
Daniela Avila - Animator
Bobby Lee - Animator
Monique Aguilar - Generalist
Alejandro Macias - Animator
Michelle Marcial - Animator
Dan Christmas - Animator
Simon Efrafiysky - Character and BG Artist
Roger Martel - Animator
Lisa Dong - Animator
Brandon Noriesta - Lead Creature Artist
Rene Sorto - Animator
Crystal Becerra - 2D Generalist and Animator
Jody Singleton - Voice Artist
Justin Matheny - Animator
Michaela Brannon - Visual Development Artist
Chai Appling - Character Artist
Ara Santos - Animator
Jennifer Moreno - Animator
Kris Mozumder - Production Manager
Gary Dilsizian - Voice Artist
Herman Nahapetian - IT Specialist
Nicole McCarthy - Veteran Animator & 2D Generalist
Camille McCarthy - Veteran Animator & 2D Generalist
Brandon Alvarez - Veteran 2D Generalist & Character Artist
Alexa Gardner - Lead Animator & 2D Generalist
Jamie Jovel - CBDO & Veteran 2D Generalist
Jamie Decker - Lead Character and BG Artist
Special thank you to Cal State Northridge, Chapman University, College of the Canyons, Woodbury University, The Art Institutes, and Cal Arts for working with us via internship programs.
And a very special thank you to university professors and artists: Robert St. Pierre, Mark Farquhar, Steve Santillan, Michael Bonitatis, Caleb Bladh, Caleb Owens, Lori Hammond, Aglaia Mortcheva.
If you'd like to join our team then please send your website and portfolio work to our email at: UnboundVisionStudios@gmail.com