ABOUT US
Studio
Iridion
"I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings, that they can stimulate, amaze and inspire"
Hayao Miyazaki
The Creator
Seraphina Pembrook
Sara is a storyteller and creator based in Utah, where she continues to develop new worlds and narratives with the support of close friends and family. She began her journey as a published author over a decade ago.
Being a fun loving nerd type she also cherishes attending conventions and showcase her costume construction and design with her community. You can find her engaging with fans, artists, and professionals frequently at individual events and oppertunities. She adores discussing all her favorite media from the brotherly bond of Supernatural, to the thrilling psychotic plight of Dexter Morgan, her love of all things artistic has been a driving force to reach out to others and encourage them to pursue their own passion projects. It is never too late to start!
Made by Humans
Our Mission
Studio Iridion’s goal is to promote creative work ethically and push forward a narrative that nothing can replace or be a substitute for human creativity and skill. Every part of this production has real human hands behind it. Our studio uplifts as many creatives as possible.
Providing competitive pay and honoring the monetary value of a craft that our team has honed for decades. As well as an environment that encourages artistic expression, collaboration, and mental health support. All artistic credit will be in the forefront of merch, animation, and any other parts of the project now and for the future.
In a world of uncertainty and disquiet over the future of art and those that put their heart and soul into their creative works, together even a small production will strive to make a difference. We need change. Positive, uplifting, and united. Our studio will always maintain the soul of what makes creatives such a vital force in our world.
OUR PEOPLE
The Soul Behind Iridion
Baroquegothik
Concept Artist
Baroque's work drips of surreal fantasy horror. Pieces that evoke a sense of unease and yet beauty is their forte. Graphically stunning this illustrator has an eye(s) for the macabre.
Dreamaruu
Illustrator
Hi I’m Dani, a freelance artist with a love of character illustration and merchandise design !
Gigaseraph
Compositor
Giga is a technical director and compositor that has a resume that spans Glitch Productions, Rick and Morty, and Disney. They are a rare gem when it comes to composite work and is currently also producing Chortles with Animonwtion.
Kitani (Nikita Smirnov)
Animator
My name is Nikita, but you can just call me Kitani. I am 20 years old, I was born and raised in Russia, but currently live abroad. I have been drawing for about 7 years and animating for about 5 years.
Currently, I mainly work in the anime industry. My first anime project was in 2023, working on Studio Bones' Metallic Rouge. I have also worked on various videos for HoyoFair and Yuki aim. I also enjoy drawing regular pictures.
Little Noko
Concept & Merch Designer
Artist who loves to create and share her passion with others. She adores playing with variety and shape language when it comes to character design.
Malene
Character Animator
Malene is a Denmark-based animator with a background in 2D animation—puppet, motion design, and hand-drawn—as well as 3D work. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Character Animation from The Animation Workshop and has worked on projects such as Over the Garden Wall – Reanimated and Lyden af at give slip.
Marsipan_art
Character Designer
I’m Mar! A passionate character designer and illustrator who enjoys bringing new characters to life through sketches and bright colors! I’m always working on my own original projects and I have recently started to follow the path to become a merch artist. :)
Par0
Illustrator
An illustrator from Australia who primarily works as a freelance illustrator and merchandise designer, with additional experience in 2D animation and storytelling. Their past clients include Spindlehorse, VShojo, and Madness Combat, and they currently focus on original characters, select fanart, and a side-project comic.
Silvia
Lead Animator
A graduate of The Animation Workshop, currently working as a freelancer with the usual focus on commercial to feature film productions, she still values the passion and creative focus on indie productions like this one, to push forward the creative industry and inspire people to start their own projects.
Stephen Stark
Illustrator
My name is Steve, I've been in this industry for 10 years now and am not about to stop. I primarily worked on Netflix's "Castlevania" and "Castlevania: Nocturne" as a background artist and supervisor. I also freelance for Wizards of the Coast when able.
Tsuyoshi
Composer & Audio Designer
Tsu is a music and SFX designer who works as a multi-instrumentalist. They work in various musical genres and has created work for various Vtubing personalities.
Val
Animator
Val has worked professionally in animation for over ten years across multiple productions, primarily in 2D, and also holds a Bachelor’s degree in 3D animation. She enjoys exploring a wide range of creative crafts—from cosplay and VTuber design to knitting and crochet—and is driven by a deep love of bringing characters and stories to life.
OUR CAST
The Voices Behind Iridion
Jimmie Yamaguchi
Carthus Keswick
A Japanese American voice actor with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, working both on the microphone and behind the scenes on live performances and large-scale productions. Passionate about creating meaningful connections through storytelling and performance, they focus on projects that inspire audiences and leave a lasting impact.
Natalie Van Sistine
Evelyn Rodgers
A voice actress, audio engineer, and writer best known for her work on Spy X Family, My Hero Academia, Honkai: Star Rail, and hundreds of other game and anime titles. She currently lives north of Dallas with her dog, Nico. You can follow her on most social media platforms @nvansistine
Casting
More Soon
We will be looking to fill the cast in the future! Look back for auditions or new VA additions.
Auditions
OUR TEAM
The Minds Behind Iridion
Alex Crowley
Graphics Artist Designer & Consultant
Alex is best known for his work alongside legendary video game designer; American McGee, on the ill-fated potential third entry of EA's cult-classic "American McGee's Alice" video game series; "Alice: Asylum".
Having worked as a creative all-rounder in video games, live music, advertising/marketing agencies, large-scale commercial merchandise creation and more, Alex's varied skill-set brings a polished, dark and wonderfully pointy bag of tricks to any project he is engaged on.
He is completely psyched to be a part of the "Souly Damned" project.
Kyle Hovanec
PR Manager
Kyle Hovanec has several years of experience working in the games industry and assisting with the launch of both AAA and Indie titles from the Japanese and Western markets. Currently residing in Japan, he enjoys helping compelling stories and enticing worlds find their perfect audience.
Roberto Fernandez
Creative Producer
A storyteller and Director, Rob has been honing the craft of Storytelling for over 20 years. Winner of 3 regional BroadwayWorld awards -- including Best Director of a Musical, and a Play -- Rob is excited to help craft a world and bring it to life.
Rob Knorr
Casting & Voice Director
Rob comes from a background in Animation/Game development. As a big VR enthusist, he has a bar in VRChat called Golden Terrance. Outside of games, Rob spends a lot of time gardening and cooking.
OUR COLLABORATORS
The Art Behind Iridion
Adeline
Illustrator & Comic Artist
A comic artist and illustrator from Malaysia, Ade's pieces evoke strongly held emotion from the viewer. She loves to make comics that capture intense and touching scenes from her favorite fandom properties.
Agileo101
Illustrator, comic artist & merch designer
Hi I'm Leo, I am currently the official merch artist/designer for Imaginary Friend Asylum Game series. I'm also doing character design for few other games projects. I love to design characters and make comics. But my strong suit is drawing MUSCLES.
Alyxianix
Illustrator & Merch Designer
I'm a digital illustrator who likes drawing anime style art! I love experimenting with things I enjoy and I'm always striving to continue growing and developing my style 💙
Chaloobie
Illustrator & Fanartist
I’m a self-taught artist who discovered art as a way to connect with others. Sharing my work with the world and exchanging inspiration brings me a lot of joy.
Dohii
Illustrator
I’m a freelance digital artist from Mexico who loves creating original characters and exploring their personalities through design. I draw a lot of inspiration from comics, fashion and dark aesthetics.
Miyunochii
Illustrator
Hi, I’m Miyu!
I’m a 25-year-old artist who enjoys creating illustrations in a mixed style that blends old-fashioned painted backgrounds with modern anime-style characters.
I would be honored to work with any client, and I’d be even happier if you choose me for your illustration. ♡
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this!
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Ron Tsfany
Concept Artist
Hi! My name's Ron, I'm a concept artist in the games industry. I love designing characters and worldbuilding. You can see some of my work in such as Towerborne, Overwatch, and Storm Lancers! It was an honor to work on this project and bring some of its characters to life.
Sarah Mason
Illustrator
I am a self-taught illustrator specializing in flora, fauna and the macabre. I love nature and fantasy and mixing the two - and have worked with multiple clients to help bring their visions to life.
Yelomelo
Illustrator
Melo is an illustrator and Vtuber artist that enjoys doing fanart for various properties. Their paintly style creates stunning pieces for things such as Genshin Impact, Love and Deep Space, Honkai Starrail and more! You can find their illustration classes on Coloso.
Yookes ✧ユキ✧
Illustrator
Yuki is an incredible illustrator but also a gorgeous cosplayer as well. She has a soft painterly style that lends itself to the Mihoyo and otome genre. Her prints are awe inspiring combining a solid graphic design elements with breathtaking composition for things like posters and merch.
OUR STORY
Souly Damned has been in development for over a decade — a world forged through noir storytelling, complex characters, and the unseen forces that bend reality beneath the surface.
In 2025, that vision took form with the founding of Studio Iridion, built to champion original, artist-driven stories without compromise.
This project marks the first decisive step: a fully realized animated short designed to define the tone, emotion, and scope of a much larger series.
In 2015 Sera had found herself becoming unsatisfied with just making fan artwork for existing IP. Slowly but surely she worked to make her own original content while teaching others how to tackle the overwhelming task of world building. As she proceeded through her time in college and professional work she would work on this new endeavor in the background.
She made the decision to focus solely on the SD project, IP, and studio creation during this time. Over the course of her journey she sent out emails to working professionals. The response has been beyond her wildest dreams. It is something the team genuinely believes in as much as its creator.