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Hello

       My name is Elmer "Charlie" Benavides. I am a Designer, Animator, Motion Graphics Artist and Creative Director. I have over 17 years of experience in the Entertainment Business. For the last 11 years I have worked as a Senior Graphic Artist or a Creative Director.

       I started my career in Motion Graphics Animation and Design but I also have extensive experience in Movie Posters, Key Art, Package Design, Blu-ray /SD Menu Design, Film and Television and Video Editing, as well as Visual Effects.

       My most current years have seen me create GFXs for daytime television on TMZ Live, TMZ Sports and TMZ on TV. I have also contributed to TMZ Investigate Documentaries and TMZ Presents Documentaries which air on Prime Time Television or Partner Streaming Platforms.

My Story

       I was born in Los Angeles and raised in the South Bay area of LA. After graduating Hawthorne High, I attended Otis College of Arts and Design.

       Although an Artist by definition covers a broad spectrum and cannot be defined in just a few words, I consider myself one because I find the beauty in simplicity and draw potential to the ordinary. I am humble but at the same time can have my extravagant episodes because I am unpredictable and spontaneous. I am easy going, cool, funny, talkative, interesting, straightforward, sarcastic, giving, attentive, a goal-getter and a pleasant person to have around. I love Movies, Music, Cars, History and Video Games. A couple of my other favorite things involve Camping, Off-Roading and Hiking. You can often catch me on the beach riding my BMX bike or deep in thought about my Fantasy Football Team. 

       I am driven by my ambition and I strongly believe it is important to learn something new everyday. My years at TMZ/ FOX tested my ability to out do myself every time for every project. I am a self-motivated individual who is more than happy to help in any given situation, and who is very hard working and reliable as well. I believe that it is important to let my mind work and transfer my ideas on to Art and Design. Otis College of Arts and Design taught me dedication and provided me with the tools that I use everyday to enhance my Artistic aptitude. 

       Today I am an individual who never settles, I am always on the go. I'm always looking to try new things and expand my experience of life to the fullest. I love to learn and I love to teach, knowledge is and always will be the key to a successful journey no matter how grand! One of my Favorite quote is by Theodore Roosevelt: "The Man In The Arena."

 

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

310-704-9827

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