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State of the Animation Industry and AI with Alessandro Camporota
https://youtu.be/tlZjdojuzac Recording of live webinar from March 21, 2024 with Animator...
Teresa Falcone: From Character Performer to Pixar Animator
Explore the journey of Teresa Falcone, whose transition from performer to Pixar Animator offers valuable insights into careers in animation.
Martin Scalzotto: A Global Animation Career Across 4 Continents
Sony Pictures Imageworks Senior Animator Martin Scalzotto shares his global animation story – from Argentina to Indonesia, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Canada!
How 1st Grade Sketches and a Chance Encounter Led Ricky Robinson to a Career as a Senior Game Animator
Animation Mentor Alumni Ricky Robinson on his journey to becoming a Senior Animator at Warner Bros. Games.
How an Animation Mentor Alum became an Annie Awards-nominee for Stop Motion
Animation Mentor alumni Rich Farris discusses his Annie Awards nomination and path from 3D animation student to stop motion film director.
Behind the Screen with Annie Awards-nominated Alum Prashanth Cavale
Animation Mentor Alumni Prashanth Cavale on his Annie Awards nomination and techniques he used animating DreamWorks Animation’s top films.
Kolby Krook: How I Went From Animation Mentor Student to ILM
We caught up with Animation Mentor Alumni Kolby Krook to learn about life as a Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic.
Q&A with the Founder of Animation Nights New York
An interview with Yvonne Grizenkowicz who founded Animation Nights New York (ANNY), a venue for independent animation filmmakers to be seen.
Animation Students Share Workflow Tips and Career Advice
Alum and Content Creator Sir Wade Neistadt spoke with 10 Animation Mentor students and alumni who animated shots in our Student Showcase.
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2021
Watch the 2021 student showcase and check out the top 5 things these 3D animators learned at school that’ll change the way you watch a Pixar film.
Yair Gutierrez: From Animation Mentor Student to Captain America Civil War Animator
Talk about a student success story! Animation Mentor alumnus Yair Gutierrez is killing it at...
Q&A with 3D Modeler Rin Jones
Enjoy this Q&A with 3D Modeler and former Animation Mentor student Rin Jones! Rin credits her mentors with helping her discover her passion for 3D Modeling.
3D Shot Breakdown: Cartoony Animation with Torben Soettrup
Alum and Blue Sky Senior Technical Animator Teresa Storhoff, talks about her career path and shares her best animation industry advice.
Learning the Basics of Animation: How Our Courses Can Help You Become Industry-Ready
We had such a blast hosting Industrial Light & Magic Animator Jean-Denis Haas for our two-part webinar, Animating From Home. Watch the replay below!
Alumni Spotlight: Jellyfish Animator Cinthia Mussi
As part of our series reflecting on Animation Mentor’s 15th birthday, we reached out to AM alumnus and Lead Animator at Epic Games, Brandon Beckstead.
Q&A with Alum and Blue Sky Animator Dave Vasquez
Animation Mentor has been teaching online for 15 years so we’re very comfortable working from home. Read on for a list of tips from the real pros: our students and alumni. They have great advice!
Alumni Spotlight: Pixar Animator Mike Stern
Animation Mentor is celebrating its 15th anniversary with insight from its Co-Founders and a timeline of big moments in the industry since 2005.
Alumni Spotlight: Blue Sky Senior Technical Animator Teresa Storhoff
We felt inspired chatting with Mike Mattesi of FORCE Drawing, as he shared his journey and his tips for beginning artists.
Did you know that drawing skills can be helpful for animators and that anyone can learn to draw?? Read our conversation below to learn more.
Q&A with Fortnite and Spyjinx Animator Brandon Beckstead
Animation Mentor staff pick their favorite films of the 2010s.
Meet Alex Olea: Sony Animator and Video Reference Wizard
We’re thrilled to announce our brand new partnership with Women in Animation! Read on to learn about WIA’s mission from President Margaret Dean and to view new scholarship offerings for AM students.