
Mike Gasaway
Director
Screenwriter
Mike Gasaway has been a professional animator since 2001. He was hired by Walt Disney Imagineering to work on virtual attractions such as Hercules and Pirates of the Caribbean. He went on to be one of two directors for the Nickelodeon classic hit, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. For his work, he was nominated for an Annie Award for Best Children’s Animated Series. Mike has been a mentor since 2006 and currently teaches Body Mechanics and Advanced Body Mechanics.
Mike’s Credits

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Planet Sheen

Back at the Barnyard

House of Mouse
Films
- Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Television
- The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
- House of Mouse
- Back at the Barnyard
- Planet Sheen
What Mike’s Students are Saying
I Understand the True Power of Workflow
I am very happy that I got a chance to learn animation from sir Mike Gasaway. After joining his sessions I understood the true power of workflow. I was able to see a huge difference in my work and also in my understanding about animation. Without him, I think my journey of Animation Mentor would have been incomplete. One day I will be a professional character animator and in this future achievement, huge credit will go to him. Everything I learned from him was well worth it and super helpful.
He is AMAZING
He is AMAZING! I wish every mentor was like him. I love that he thinks about what he’s going to say before recording his ecritique and gets it back to us ASAP. Huge. He’s one of those rare teachers who really cares about each student and ensures they’re on track. His lectures are filled with information, enthusiasm and an inclusive, positive energy. He makes me feel assured and inspired to push forward even when I am feeling discouraged with technical issues etc. I love his methods/approach.
I Gained Some Confidence
I enjoyed that he not only gave us critique on our animations, but also told us about working in the industry and gave us some insight into how animating for TV and animating for film are different. I also appreciated the emotional pep talks he gave us about sticking with our work and not giving up because we think we aren’t good enough. Overall, I feel like I learned a lot, but I also gained some confidence in myself.
An Incredible Mentor
Mike is very open and approachable, and gives great feedback. Critiques are always timely as well as short and to the point. Q&As are both informative and entertaining. Mike’s previous work experiences have given him a great skill set which translates extremely well to teaching and guiding young animators. He also does demonstrations in Maya, which not all mentors do. Overall, Mike has been an incredible mentor!
Simply the Best Mentor
Mike is simply the best mentor I’ve studied with. He’s not just an animator, he’s a real teacher. And his teaching style works.
Workflow Makes Each Shot Less Stressful
Mike is extremely organized and comes prepared for critiques and lectures with super helpful tips. His way of guiding us through shots with a specific workflow makes each shot so much less stressful and really makes me feel like my actual animation skills are being used much more than they would if I were struggling with Maya to achieve the vision I have for a shot. And I’m learning a ton from him in terms of that as well. He also gets back to students super quickly throughout the week.
I Understand the True Power of Workflow
I am very happy that I got a chance to learn animation from sir Mike Gasaway. After joining his sessions I understood the true power of workflow. I was able to see a huge difference in my work and also in my understanding about animation. Without him, I think my journey of Animation Mentor would have been incomplete. One day I will be a professional character animator and in this future achievement, huge credit will go to him. Everything I learned from him was well worth it and super helpful.
He is AMAZING
He is AMAZING! I wish every mentor was like him. I love that he thinks about what he’s going to say before recording his ecritique and gets it back to us ASAP. Huge. He’s one of those rare teachers who really cares about each student and ensures they’re on track. His lectures are filled with information, enthusiasm and an inclusive, positive energy. He makes me feel assured and inspired to push forward even when I am feeling discouraged with technical issues etc. I love his methods/approach.
I Gained Some Confidence
I enjoyed that he not only gave us critique on our animations, but also told us about working in the industry and gave us some insight into how animating for TV and animating for film are different. I also appreciated the emotional pep talks he gave us about sticking with our work and not giving up because we think we aren’t good enough. Overall, I feel like I learned a lot, but I also gained some confidence in myself.
An Incredible Mentor
Mike is very open and approachable, and gives great feedback. Critiques are always timely as well as short and to the point. Q&As are both informative and entertaining. Mike’s previous work experiences have given him a great skill set which translates extremely well to teaching and guiding young animators. He also does demonstrations in Maya, which not all mentors do. Overall, Mike has been an incredible mentor!
Simply the Best Mentor
Mike is simply the best mentor I’ve studied with. He’s not just an animator, he’s a real teacher. And his teaching style works.
Workflow Makes Each Shot Less Stressful
Mike is extremely organized and comes prepared for critiques and lectures with super helpful tips. His way of guiding us through shots with a specific workflow makes each shot so much less stressful and really makes me feel like my actual animation skills are being used much more than they would if I were struggling with Maya to achieve the vision I have for a shot. And I’m learning a ton from him in terms of that as well. He also gets back to students super quickly throughout the week.
Courses Taught By Mike
Courses may vary from term to term.