Erik Castillo

Erik Castillo is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Entertainment Design, specializing in character animation and film. He currently works full-time at DreamWorks as an Animation Supervisor and teaches courses like CG 1 Fundamentals and CG 4 Acting. His professional journey includes international experience and contributions to major projects like Kung Fu Panda: Dragon Knight.

His research interests focus on character animation techniques, emotional storytelling through motion, and bridging academic training with industry standards. Notable works include supervising the emotional sequence between Po and Ping in Kung Fu Panda: Dragon Knight, and creating the MoonBoy logo animation for DreamWorks.

Erik’s animation style emphasizes cartoony exaggeration and technical precision, as seen in his short Falling Down The Stairs. His educational efforts aim to equip students with industry-ready skills.

He has collaborated on student and professional projects across multiple studios, showcasing his versatility in both individual and team-based animation work.