Muhan Yao

muhanyao1@gmail.com

I am a motion graphics designer currently based in New York City. Coming from a multidisciplinary background in engineering, music, and motion design, I cultivated solid problem-solving skills and a keen sense of rhythm when animating. Through my inherent sense of humor and imagination, I create unique aesthetics and movements that form a world of their own ;)

EDUCATION

2016-2019

National Taiwan University

Chemical Engineering Bachelor Degree

2021-2023

School of Visual Arts

MFA Computer Arts

SELECTED CLIENTS

ASUS
Taipei City Government
P. League+
Fubon Cultural & Educational Foundation
Kingcar Cultural & Educational Foundation
Thiscover Project
American Dance Ghosts
KUYA studio

SKILLS

Adobe After Effects
Cinema 4D
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
RIVE
Figma
Adobe Premiere Pro
Procreate
HTML & CSS

AWARDS

MFA Computer Arts Awards: Academic and creative excellence

Accolade Global Film Competition: [Animation] Award Winner

Paradise Film Festival:

[Best Animation] Award Winner

Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest

[Animated Short Film] Award Winner

WRPN Women International Film Festival:

[Animated] Award Winner

Oniros Film Award:

[Best Animation] Finalist

ORION IFF International Film Festival: Finalist

Berlin Shorts Award

[Best Animation short]: Semi-Finalist

Dumbo Film Festival

[Animation] Semi-finalist

Varsity Film Expo:

[Best 2D Animation] Honorable Mention

Colortape International Film Festival:

[Animation 2D & 3D]

Lift-off First-time Filmmaker Sessions 2023: [Student Shorts]

Lift-off First-time Filmmaker Sessions 2023: [Shorts: New voices]

Lift-off Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork: [Shorts] [Student Shorts]

Lift-off Filmmaker Sessions 2023: [Shorts: New Voices]

Short Shot Fest

[Best Animation Short]

New Filmmakers NY

[Animation]

ARFF Amsterdam

[Best Animation & VFX]

Golden Short Film Festival

[Golden Animated short]

Bare Bones International Film & Musical Festival [Short Narrative]

Sunscreen Film Festival

[Animated Shorts]