Film/Series Animation Production Professional | Story Artist | Cultural Exchange Advocate
Hello! My name is Angwara (Annie) Sae-Hoon (she/her). I'm a Thai-Hainanese American born and raised in the great Land of Lincoln, Illinois. My family roots are from a village in Sukhothai, Thailand and tropical Hainan island. I believe in the power of animation to spark curiosity, celebrate diversity, and observe our shared humanity! Passionate for storytelling and working in animation for life - I love storyboarding heartwarming scenes and collaborating with others to push great stories that make one feel deeply. Originally, I was first generation student at the University of Illinois that tailored myself an international politics & business education. Under scholarships, grants, and part-time work, I earned a BS in advertising, certificate in international business, and mentorship in entrepreneurship. I volunteered, studied, and worked in various countries. From meeting diplomats at intergovernmental organizations in Vienna, Austria and consulting with a female own start up in Bangalore, India, I was inspired from all the incredible people I've met. I carry those memories with me into animation. I continue to love learning how we're all shaped by our diverse experiences. I believe we can connect people and build more inclusive, kinder world via storytelling.
I carry 3.5+ years production experience on mobile app/digital innovation teams with Disney and 5+ years of film/series animation production experience with Disney, Netflix, and Nickelodeon. My credits include Disney Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet, Disney Junior Puppy Dog Pals, and Ghee Happy by ex-Disney*Pixar Veteran Sanjay Patel. Currently, I'm serving as a Story Production Coordinator for Nickelodeon Transformers: Earthspark. I'm also a freelance artist. I've freelanced as a guest illustrator for Disney Book Group's The Art of Minnie and The Art of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. Currently, I'm a novice freelance 2nd key animator for film/series Japanese anime. Credits include Toei's Digimon Ghost Game and Shin-Ei's Sore Ike! Anpanman Movie: Roboly to Pokapoka Present.
Outside of animation, I'm passionate for international education. I've served 10+ years for Youth For Understanding, a high school cultural exchange non-profit, providing direct support to outbound US students, inbound international students, and US host families. Accredited & partnered respectively with the US Department of State - Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. Most recent, I've served 2 years for the ExchangeAlumni Ambassador Program, a CDAF grant project dedicated to outreaching underserved and underrepresented youth. I served as an ambassador outreaching Thai-American youth with parents from immigrant, monolingual, lower income backgrounds often overlooked by social services and as a Public Communications Trainer to guide the next generation ambassadors. Blessed, the grant is no longer funded as it's in the works of becoming a permanent initiative under the US Department of State and its official program partner implementer.
Hello! My name is Angwara (Annie) Sae-Hoon (she/her). I'm a Thai-Hainanese American born and raised in the great Land of Lincoln, Illinois. My family roots are from a village in Sukhothai, Thailand and tropical Hainan island. I believe in the power of animation to spark curiosity, celebrate diversity, and observe our shared humanity! Passionate for storytelling and working in animation for life - I love storyboarding heartwarming scenes and collaborating with others to push great stories that make one feel deeply. Originally, I was first generation student at the University of Illinois that tailored myself an international politics & business education. Under scholarships, grants, and part-time work, I earned a BS in advertising, certificate in international business, and mentorship in entrepreneurship. I volunteered, studied, and worked in various countries. From meeting diplomats at intergovernmental organizations in Vienna, Austria and consulting with a female own start up in Bangalore, India, I was inspired from all the incredible people I've met. I carry those memories with me into animation. I continue to love learning how we're all shaped by our diverse experiences. I believe we can connect people and build more inclusive, kinder world via storytelling.
I carry 3.5+ years production experience on mobile app/digital innovation teams with Disney and 5+ years of film/series animation production experience with Disney, Netflix, and Nickelodeon. My credits include Disney Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet, Disney Junior Puppy Dog Pals, and Ghee Happy by ex-Disney*Pixar Veteran Sanjay Patel. Currently, I'm serving as a Story Production Coordinator for Nickelodeon Transformers: Earthspark. I'm also a freelance artist. I've freelanced as a guest illustrator for Disney Book Group's The Art of Minnie and The Art of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. Currently, I'm a novice freelance 2nd key animator for film/series Japanese anime. Credits include Toei's Digimon Ghost Game and Shin-Ei's Sore Ike! Anpanman Movie: Roboly to Pokapoka Present.
Outside of animation, I'm passionate for international education. I've served 10+ years for Youth For Understanding, a high school cultural exchange non-profit, providing direct support to outbound US students, inbound international students, and US host families. Accredited & partnered respectively with the US Department of State - Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. Most recent, I've served 2 years for the ExchangeAlumni Ambassador Program, a CDAF grant project dedicated to outreaching underserved and underrepresented youth. I served as an ambassador outreaching Thai-American youth with parents from immigrant, monolingual, lower income backgrounds often overlooked by social services and as a Public Communications Trainer to guide the next generation ambassadors. Blessed, the grant is no longer funded as it's in the works of becoming a permanent initiative under the US Department of State and its official program partner implementer.