Animation Basics Mentors

Learn from Pro Animators from Major Studios

Fall 2024 Animation Basics Mentors

Start Classes the Week of September 23rd

Animation Mentor has the most studio-diverse mentor lineup, with professional animators from over 45 studios in the industry. These professional animators from studios such as Pixar, DreamWorks, and Industrial Light & Magic teach you the core animation principles, workflows, and tips to ignite your journey to become an animator.

Animation Mentor offers elite Character Animation Courses so you can begin your animation journey by learning from the animators that brought you the blockbuster films you’ve come to love!

Accepted into Animation Mentor?

Choose Your Mentor

If you’ve applied and been accepted into Animation Mentor, you can register and choose your mentor for Animation Basics! The Animation Basics registration period for the upcoming term is July 15 - July 28, 2024. Check out the seats available below and get ready to make that first step toward becoming an animator!

*Note: All times indicated below are in Pacific Time.

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Scott Lemmer - Animation Basics Mentor
Scott
Lemmer

Mon. 6:30-7:30 PM*
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Tim Ingersoll - Animation Basics Mentor
Tim
Ingersoll

Wed. 9:00-10:00 AM*
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Steven Johnson - Animation Basics Mentor
Steven
Johnson

Wed. 7:30-8:30 PM*
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Mike Stern - Animation Basics Mentor
Mike
Stern

Mon. 7:30-8:30 PM*
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Sidney Kombo - Animation Basics Mentor
Sidney
Kombo

Mon. 7:00-8:00 PM*
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Andrew Park - Animation Basics Mentor
Andrew
Park

Mon. 11 AM-12 PM*
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Ryan Vicik - Animation Basics Mentor
Ryan
Vicik

Mon. 7:00-8:00 PM*
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Robyne Powell - Animation Basics Mentor
Robyne
Powell

Tues. 7:00-8:00 PM*
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Jane Cassidy - Animation Basics Mentor
Jane
Cassidy

Tues. 6:00-7:00 AM*
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Alan Rogers - Animation Basics Mentor
Alan
Rogers

Tues. 7:00-8:00 AM*
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Onur Yeldan - Animation Basics Mentor
Onur
Yeldan

Tues. 7:00-8:00 PM*
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Chris Mullins - Animation Basics Mentor
Chris
Mullins

Wed. 3:00-4:00 PM*
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Paul Allen - Animation Basics Mentor
Paul
Allen

Wed. 6:00-7:00 AM*
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Anthony Wong - Animation Basics Mentor
Anthony
Wong

Wed. 8:00-9:00 PM*
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Liron Topaz - Animation Basics Mentor
Liron
Topaz

Wed. 7:00-8:00 PM*
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Early Bird Sweepstakes

Register for a Character Animation course early and you will be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a free class for the Winter 2025 term. There are more prizes so be sure to register by August 11, 2024!

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Animation Mentor Interest-Free Payment Plans

Animation Mentor offers interest-free payment plans. Payment Plans allow students to distribute the $2,499 USD tuition into flexible payments throughout the school term.

$333
Per Month

$500 to save your seat and
6 monthly installments of $333.

$500
Per Month

$500 to save your seat and
4 monthly installments of $500.

$625
Per Month

$624 to save your seat and
3 monthly installments of $625.