For as long as I can remember, I have loved art and stories. I grew up writing, drawing, and painting. Then I fell in love with filmmaking and animation. For the past sixteen years, I have put my heart into creating content that excites and inspires.

 

In addition to creating, I find joy in building brands and managing teams. In my role as VP & Production Director at FleishmanHillard, I cast a vision and empower artists to create to their fullest potential. Some days this means directing and management, some days it's motivating and mentoring, and some days it means creating alongside my team. My role is flexible yet purposeful, driving toward a common goal.

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My other passion in life is my wife and four kids. Whether we’re playing board games in the basement or having water balloon wars in the backyard, there is usually some kind of adventure going on. Our days are packed, so I rarely get a chance to break out the oils anymore, but when I do it still is one of my favorite ways of making art.

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My faith in Jesus is the most important thing in my life. It influences the way I approach storytelling and the devotion I put into my work. It's why my wife and I are foster parents. It's why we give back to our community. I have been given much; therefore, I have much to give.

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If you're inspired by my work, let's connect. I love collaborating with like-minded artists who have big ideas and moving stories to tell.

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kyle.dufendach@gmail.com  |  314-278-7021

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