Jim Cornish - Romics d'Oro
Lo storyboard artist insignito del Romics d'Oro:
da Lost in Space a Tomb Raider 2, da Batman inizia un Harry Potter
Jim Cornish, storyboard artist of international fame, will be celebrated with the award of the Romics d'Oro during the XXXIII edition of the Festival, scheduled from 3 to 6 October 2024 at Fiera Roma.
Jim Cornish, originally from the heart of England, has taken a formative path that has led him to become one of the most acclaimed storyboard artists in the UK. After graduating with a degree in graphics from Staffordshire University, Cornish moved to London to work in the world of animation, honing his visual skills and developing a deep understanding of the narrative in images. He then continued his studies at Kingston University, where he further developed his artistic talent.
His career started in the television industry, working as an assistant art director, and the first relevant project for the realization of storyboards was with the TV series Space Precinct by Gerry Anderson. This introduced him to the world of cinema, where he made his debut with the film Lost in Space, which was quickly followed by Event Horizon. Both projects have demonstrated his talent in transforming the directors' visions into detailed and dynamic images, capable of capturing the narrative essence of complex scenes.
Over the years, Cornish has worked on a wide range of films, cementing his reputation with hits like Die Another Day, Tomb Raider 2 and The Phantom of the Opera. His innovative approach and ability to collaborate effectively with directors and scenographers have made him an essential figure in the production of great blockbusters. His career has reached new heights with such high impact films as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and 1917 with Christopher Nolan and Gravity with Alfonso Cuaròn, works that have redefined cinematic storytelling.
During the XXXIII edition of Romics, Jim Cornish will be the protagonist of a special meeting that will retrace the milestones of his artistic career and will also be celebrated by an exhibition of prints of his most famous works.
