Insights for Career Starters: Developing Independent Projects with Limited Resources
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Insights for Career Starters: Developing Independent Projects with Limited Resources
Details
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- People who have 0 to 2 years of experience in the animation industry
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Guest speakers
- Working with limited resources
- Organizational skills
- Finding career opportunities
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Software Demonstrations
- 2D or 3D skills
CIRCLE DESCRIPTION
There are so many different paths within the animation industry, and those can vary in different countries even more! With smaller resources or big budgets, we still need to work as part of a team. We’ll talk with some Latin American talents that have roles like Film Director, Producer, Supervisor, etc. From short films to full-length animated productions, we will learn the “how to” from different leadership perspectives.
In this mentorship circle, we’ll talk about things like:
- Working with limited resources
- Developing your own projects
- Finding career opportunities
This circle is great for people who have 0 to 2 years of experience in the animation industry and for people who wish to develop their own projects.
Qualification Criteria
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Entry Level (1-2 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month: Twice
Day / Time: Saturday afternoons
Timezone: CST
ADDITIONAL Application requirementS
Please submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter explaining why you are interested in taking this mentorship
Circle Leader
Alejandra Perez
Alejandra was born in Mexico City on 14 February 1981.
She is the director of the animated film Mi Amigo el Sol , which is currently in production. This project is being developed by Fotosíntesis Media, a studio focused on producing animated films that generate social impact.
Alejandra was one of the founding members of MUMA (Mujeres En El Mundo De La Animacion), an association focused on empowering and promoting women in the animated industry in Latin America.
She worked as a Storyboard Artist on different projects since 2015, mostly for features by Mexican studios like Anima Estudios and Huevocartoon.
She has a BFA in Computer Animation from Ringling College of Art and Design. Graduated in 2014.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Film Director
Studio / Employer: Fotosintesis Media
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandra-patricia-perez-gonzalez-32129570/
