Please join Vanessa Jacobsen and Barb. Dawson, from Women In Animation (WIA) on May 22nd, 2020 at 11:00 am (central time) as we learn more about:
- what it is really like working in the animation industry,
- studio life
- what does WIA do
WIA’s Mission Statement: WIA envisions a world in which when share fully in the creation, production and rewards of animation resulting in a richer, more diverse entertainment and media that move our culture forward.
Vanessa Jacobsen – All about the fun!
- Past Studio Manager at Hydraulx VFX
- Past Head of 3D Animation and VFX, Classical & Concept Art Programs at VFS
- Past toy store owner
- WIA – Co-chair of the student outreach committee
- 2 kids, 2 dogs, 2 horses
Barb Dawson
Barb Dawson has been working in CG animation and VFX for over 25 years as a Producer, Manager, Recruiter and Educator. Barb’s understanding of the needs of a production is based on first hand experience in the trenches of the industry. Barb’s specialty is creating high functioning crews by bringing the right people together with a diversity of skills and experience. Barb understand how artists want to work and this helps Barb manage them in a way that supports the needs of a project while giving them the autonomy to do their jobs.
Links:
recorded event: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vOqyMdJ6h3R2A5d62euDxXUsvbauc8eY/view?usp=sharing
