Keenan Nishi-Manely

Keenan Nishi-Manely has a wealth of experience in the field of cinematic arts and animation. Keenan began their career as a Videographer and Editor at Jippidy, Inc. in 2009, creating video advertisements for local businesses. In 2011, they worked at Artiphany as an Animator, Compositor, and Videographer, where they specialized in creating visually appealing and narrative greeting cards. In the same year, they also joined Star Thief Studio as a 3D Generalist, where they excelled in various roles such as lighting, compositing, layout, rigging, animation, and story editing.

In 2015, Keenan joined Telltale Games as a Senior Cinematic Artist and later took on the role of Cinematic Lead. During their time there, they contributed to the development of cinematic experiences for various games. In 2018, they moved to Skybound Entertainment, taking on the position of Lead/Senior Cinematic Artist and further honing their skills in creating immersive narratives.

Keenan then worked at Blur Studio in 2019 as a Layout Animator, where they played a crucial role in the creation of animation layouts. Currently, Keenan holds the position of Senior Cinematic Artist at Firaxis Games, where they continue to utilize their expertise in developing captivating cinematic experiences.

Throughout their career, Keenan has demonstrated a passion for storytelling and creating visually stunning animations. Keenan'sdiverse skill set and experience in various roles make him a valuable asset in the field of cinematic arts and animation.

Keenan Nishi-Manely began their education in 2005 at De Anza College, where they earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Film/TV Production for Animation. After completing their degree, they pursued further education at the University of Silicon Valley from 2012 to 2014. During this time, Keenan focused on Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, leading to the completion of their DAA degree.