Breaking In: Starting Strong in Production Management
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Breaking In: Starting Strong in Production Management
Details
APPLICATION GROUP 2
Applications Open:
1/29/25
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Students
- Recent grads
- Anyone interested in getting started in Production Management
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Overview of animation pipeline from start to finish
- Tasks and day to day life of a production assistant/coordinator
- Crew structure
- Intro to production management tools/software
- Workplace expectations and soft skills to stand out
- Networking as friendworking
- Resume/cover letter review
- Interview prep
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Advice on how to pivot from production to artist roles
- Portfolio/demo reel reviews
- Producer level tasks – ie, building master schedules/budgets
Qualification Criteria
Student (final year)
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â WeeklyÂ
Day / Time:Â Monday 5:30 PM
Timezone: PST
* You must meet the qualification criteria AND be able to attend the posted day/time of the circle (please note the timezone posted)
CIRCLE DESCRIPTION
Are you drawn to the collaborative, solution oriented world of production management? Trying to get that first job as a PA, or bridge the gap between school/training and the professional world, but have no idea where to start? Then this circle is for you.
In this circle, you will learn the essentials of how to get started as an Animation Production worker. By the end of the term, you will:
- Understand the animation pipeline and production management’s role in bringing a project from script to screen
- Learn the day-to-day tasks of production assistants/coordinator, and how to stand out while doing them
- Know how to present yourself as a strong candidate by creating effective resumes, cover letters, thank you letters, etc as well as how to navigate the interview process
- Discover how to network effectively to create lasting professional relationships
- Find support/resources for all of the life things that might happen alongside that first job – ie, the anxieties of making the leap into the industry, moving to a new city, navigating workplace benefits
ADDITIONAL Application Requirements
Please submit the following as part of your Application Profile:
*(AFTER you click to apply, you must go into your member profile and complete the member-specific portion; these requirements should be submitted through that profile):Â Â
- Resume
- Personal statement explaining what excites you about Production Management
Circle Leader
Kelsey Allen
Hello! My name is Kelsey Allen, and I am currently a Production Coordinator at Disney Television Animation. I studied Film/Television/Theater with a concentration in Animation at the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 2020. Graduating into the pandemic brought a lot of challenges, but working on short films during that time sparked my love for production management. I participated in a Breaking In WIA mentorship circle in the fall of 2020), found work on independent projects and commercial animation as a freelance PA, and eventually was hired as a Production Associate on Mickey Mouse Funhouse in 2021. Since then, I’ve been promoted to Production Coordinator and participated in another WIA circle, this time with a focus on career progression and producing. WIA’s mentorship program has been a huge part of my journey and I’m looking forward to giving back by sharing what I’ve learned in my first few years in production!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Production Coordinator
Studio / Employer:Â Disney Television Animation
