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Work-Life Balance for Animators

by | Feb 27, 2026

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What does work-life balance look like in the real world? In this live-recorded webinar, Animation Director Megan Ferguson discusses mental health challenges for animators.

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About Megan Ferguson

Megan has worked in the animation industry for over 15 years. Her credits include Star vs the Forces of Evil, Tangled The Series, and Wander Over Yonder. Megan also directed and animated on several episodes of the Netflix series Hilda. 

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