Mirabelle Lapenna

Story Artist and Animator

Youtube Link

Storyboards

Hiccups, Please Hold

(comedy, slice of life)

Grandma vs Automatic Door!

(comedy)

Animatic

Boards

Retroboarding: Shifu vs Tai Lung

(action)

Slice of Life: Going to Class

(comedy)

Studio Drawings

Sketchbook

Reels

Films

Lab Access Policy

Currently in pre-production.

In an astrophysics lab, a strict scientist and her bold young coworker clash over a new access policy. Their argument escalates until a miniature star breaks free, proving both of them wrong.

Hiccups, Please Hold

A frazzled IT worker develops an untimely case of hiccups. With just minutes before her shift resumes, she embarks on a frantic quest to cure them using internet-sourced remedies.

Early draft and visdev viewable on its Rookies entry page!

Teaser trailer for the film.

Spring Will Come Again

My first short film; A little tribute to the power of friendship in dark times.

Additional Roles

2D Animation Intern for 137Ewes Productions
"Leaving Eden" (2025) dir. Katharine Zheng (@liyrical) - Compositor, FX Artist
"Until Morning" (2025) dir. Niq Ducote - Animator, Cleanup Artist
"All You Can Eat!" (2025) dir. Kelly Schiesswohl - Cleanup Artist
"Our Pockets Are Full" (2025) dir. Anjali Pulim - Cleanup Artist, Colorist
"Sisterhood" (2024) dir. Nicole Coveney - Cleanup Artist, Colorist
"Hero's Journey" (2024) dir. Ash Suh and Wes Smith - Animator, Cleanup Artist, Colorist

Hello, I'm Mirabelle!

I’m currently pursuing my BFA in animation at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where I’m learning how to bring ideas to life, hands on. I’m naturally curious, with an interest in art history and philosophy—both of which motivate my storytelling.

I specialize in animation, storyboarding, and a bit of writing, too. With over 5 years of experience contributing to the local visual and performing arts, I hope to use my education to enter the animation industry as a story artist. I want my stories to inspire people to discern what truly makes them happy and to have the courage to pursue it.

When I’m not working on my latest project(s), you’ll find me writing down story ideas in my never-ending list, walking through my favorite NYC parks with some news podcasts, or baking something sweet while my rabbit runs into my ankles.

If you'd like to contact me for work, feel free to send an email!

murbixart@gmail.com