Confidently Stepping into Directing
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Confidently Stepping into Directing
Details
APPLICATION GROUP 2
Applications Open:
2/3/25
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Professionals who are at the top of their department and want to step into directing
- People with experience who want more insight into the role of director and how it connects to all the departments
- New directors who are looking for tips and tricks to up their skillset
WHAT TO EXPECT
- In-depth look at the role of the director and how it relates to different departments
- Learning to feel more confident in a leadership role
- There will be some take-home assignments and follow-up discussions so class participation will be high
- It will be geared toward 3D animation but a lot will translate to 2D
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- This circle is not tied to any project and there is no “crewing up” by participating
- No covering specific department skills
Qualification Criteria
Early Career (3-5 yrs of experience)
Mid Level (6-10 yrs of experience)
Upper Level (10+ yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Thursday 6:00 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
This circle is geared toward the industry professional who wants to step into the role of director and feel confident in themselves as they do. We’ll be covering what the point of the job is, how the director interacts with each of the departments, and what the responsibilities are so that you’ll feel prepared rather than intimidated. We’ll also go over tips, tricks, and different approaches to help you succeed in the position.
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
- Cover Letter – please share where you are in your career and what you’re looking for in this mentorship program
Circle Leader
Mitch Stookey
I grew up in the Canadian prairies and moved to the West Coast to study Film, Video, and Integrated Media at Emily Carr University (2010) and never left. I have been editing video professionally for 17 years, I have taught video production and media literacy, I co-founded and ran a video production company for over a decade and in 2015 I found my way into the Animation industry and proceeded to fall deeply in love with it. After being a Lead Editor on multiple shows, I moved into a directing role and could not be happier. I absolutely love working in Animation — the people I work with, the projects I get to participate in, and being immersed in such a creative, fun, and rewarding field.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Series Director
Studio / Employer:Â Atomic Cartoons
