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ABOUT

"We built this studio based on our dream to tell exciting stories and create beautiful animation. As I look back at our work, I can’t help but be proud of our amazing team who has helped us fulfill these dreams. I am excited to see how we can push the boundaries of storytelling and animation even more."

– Alan Lau (Co-founder)

Ghostbot has successfully established itself as the new model for unique and original content: Hollywood meets Silicon Valley.

Our principal team goes above and beyond to blend style, story, and delivery to develop strong, memorable characters in a distinct Ghostbot way. We maintain a high quality of excellence and clarity of vision with global collaborations around the world. Since 2004, this unwavering dedication to excellence has made Ghostbot one of the premiere creative teams in the animation industry. 

PRINCIPALS

ALAN LAU

CEO/President

@alan

Alan's ability to tackle any creative challenge quickly and decisively has proven successful for Ghostbot. His bulldozer-like work ethic propelled him to the director's chair early in his career. He has worked at some of the top animation studios including Colossal Pictures, Curious Pictures, Wild Brain and Madhouse. He is one of the developers of the Esurance campaign. His recent directorial projects include Sly Cooper, and Whisker Haven Tales. Alan is currently developing  Chummy Chum Chums for Ghostbot.

CORRINE WONG

Partner/Executive Producer

@corrine

 

Corrine is responsible for working out top-level strategy and organization to create a company atmosphere of success. She excels in the demanding world of animation production due to her intensive background in science and art. Prior to joining Ghostbot, she worked at a variety of video game companies including The Learning Company, Mattel Interactive, Lucas Learning and LucasArts. She helped produce Star Wars franchise games such as Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Battlefront II. Corrine graduated from UC Berkeley.

DAVID YEARY

Chief Business Officer

@david 

Hardly just another business guy with the standard L.A. resume, David comes with broad business experience across a variety of industries. Known as an experienced team leader who drives the best out of his group, David has helped steer Ghostbot from a talented startup to an IP generating creative think tank in the US and around the globe. By utilizing his experience, network, commercialization know-how, and a strong sense of humor, he works tirelessly to ensure that Ghostbot is a successful business across multiple industries and platforms.  Prior to working with Ghostbot, David was Director of Business Development, Emerging Markets at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP.

ROQUe BALLESTEROS

Co-Founder

Roque is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning director with strong artistic vision. His focus on compelling art direction and story helps to bring the company's goals to the next creative level. His first original series Joe Paradise was nominated and won in festivals around the world. He has won twice at the Ottawa International Animation Festival for Mole in the City and La Munkya. Roque graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design.

OUR CREW

BRAD RAU

Co-Founder

Brad's relentless dedication to his craft has made him a sought-after Director, Story Artist, and Animator at many high-profile studios including Lucasfilm, Laika, Wildbrain, and Curious Pictures. He was a key contributor to several award-winning commercial campaigns for Nike, Sony, and KFC. Recently Brad was Episodic Director on several episodes of the popular series Star Wars: Rebels, and is now having too much fun as Supervising Director on the new anthology series Star Wars: Forces of Destiny.

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