An interview with Yvonne Grizenkowicz who founded Animation Nights New York (ANNY), a venue for independent animation filmmakers to be seen.

An interview with Yvonne Grizenkowicz who founded Animation Nights New York (ANNY), a venue for independent animation filmmakers to be seen.
So, you’ve always wanted to learn animation. You’ve heard of this software package called “Maya”...
We chatted with longtime mentors Greg Kyle and Dave Burgess about their time at AM. Below they share why they love teaching our students and their takes on the way the animation industry has changed since 2005.
To learn more about the short film process, we sat down with the animators behind Snip, a brand new animated short. These talented animators are Animation Mentor alumni, and we’re very proud of them. Read on to hear how they brought our Stella and Stan rigs to life!
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Have you heard of the bouncing ball? It’s a classic animation exercise that every aspiring animator learns, but it’s not just for beginners. Read on and we’ll show you why the bouncing ball is so much more than just an introductory animation exercise.
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This blog post is brought to you by our very own Justin! Justin is our talented curriculum...
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We had a blast, we hope you did too! On behalf of the founders, the staff, and the mentors - Thank...
The Animation Mentor Founders: Carlos Baena, Bobby Beck, and Shawn Kelly WOOOHOOOO! Animation...