Dave Pemberton is one of Canada’s most sought-after story artists whose career in the animation industry spans more than 25 years. In fact, Dave has been around long enough to remember working with pencils and paper! Most recently, Dave has been storyboarding for some of Canada’s pre-eminent shows like Esme & Roy (Nelvana/Sesame Workshop), Abby Hatcher, Fuzzly Catcher (Nickelodeon), Bubble Guppies (Nickelodeon), Johnny Test (Teletoon/Cartoon Network), Freaktown (Teletoon), The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (PBS/Treehouse), and The Backyardigans (Nick Jr./Treehouse).
Prior to freelance storyboarding, Dave worked in studios throughout Ontario, lending his talents to design and layout departments. He moved on to become Director for several animated series at Nelvana including Dog City with the Jim Henson Company and Ace Ventura Pet Detective (CBS/Morgan Creek). Whether the show is produced in 2-D or 3-D, Broadcast or Digital, Dave brings his outstanding storytelling abilities to each and every project.
What’s His Secret Sauce?
Dave’s storyboards are a meal unto themselves. He is a masterful visual storyteller. He can draw, he can pose, he can stage. He brings characters to life. He turns scripts into cinema. And he can make a mean smoked pork shoulder too.