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Michael Berry is a
writer/director for animation

living in Los Angeles, CA.

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FEATURED

WARM UP // Episode 4 Cinematic - VALORANT
Mike Berry: 2024 Director Reel
RECKONING // Episode 8 Cinematic - VALORANT
UNITED TOGETHER // China Launch Official Cinematic - VALORANT
SHATTERED // Episode 5: DIMENSION Cinematic - VALORANT
Kin of the Stained Blade | Spirit Blossom 2020 Cinematic - League of Legends
UNMADE // Episode 7 Cinematic - VALORANT
SANCTUM OF SECRETS // Abyss Official Map Trailer - VALORANT
INCURSIONS // Official Console Cinematic Trailer - VALORANT
TURN THE TIDES - Harbor Agent Trailer // VALORANT
City of Flowers // Lotus Official Map Trailer - VALORANT
GREATNESS // Valiant Hero Skin Reveal Trailer - VALORANT
Call for the Worthy // ChronoVoid Skin Reveal - VALORANT
PREVIOUS ART DIRECTION
Welcome Aboard | Odyssey Animated Trailer - League of Legends
Warriors | Season 2020 Cinematic - League of Legends (ft. 2WEI and Edda Hayes)
True Damage - GIANTS (ft. Becky G, Keke Palmer, SOYEON, DUCKWRTH, Thutmose) | League of Legends
K/DA - POP/STARS (ft. Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE, Jaira Burns) | Music Video - League of Legends
Before Dawn | Sentinels of Light 2021 Cinematic - League of Legends
Absolution | Sentinels of Light 2021 Cinematic - League of Legends
A New Horizon | Star Guardian Ahri Animated Trailer - League of Legends
A New Devil’s In Town | High Noon 2018 Reveal Trailer - League of Legends
Payback is a Goddess | Gun Goddess Miss Fortune Animated Video - League of Legends
Represent Your House | Mid-Season Trials Animated Trailer - League of Legends
God Fist Lee Sin

ABOUT

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MICHAEL BERRY

An East Coast transplant sweating it out in the deserts of Los Angeles, Mike has spent the last two decades working as a writer/director, creative director, art director and designer.

In his 11 years at Riot Games, he contributed to some of the studio’s most successful cinematics including “Warriors: Season Start 2020”, “K/DA Pop Stars” and a slew of VALORANT animated episodes.

Nowadays Mike leverages his deep love for animation and experience working in a wide range of styles and pipelines to develop industry leading cinematic content.

He also has a better than average beard.

recent History

CG Director - Freelance

2024 - Present

I combine expertise in filmmaking with deep knowledge of the game and player community to craft resonant cinematics and trailers in both 2D and 3D pipelines, from highly stylized to photo real.

Riot Games

2012 - 2024

Creative and art direction for cinematics and a wide array of player facing executions. Talent manager, Hiring Sponsor, and Lead Artist for marketing, mobile, events, and entertainment.

NCSoft WEST

2012 - 2012

Lead interactive designer for the marketing launch of Guild Wars II, Wildstar, and Blade & Soul. Ongoing support for Aion and Lineage II. 

38 Studios

2011 - 2012

Digital art direction and design for interactive experiences. Web, mobile, and marketing support for the launch of unreleased MMO.

contact

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© 2024 Michael Berry

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