VFX Artists: Level Up Without Burning Out
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VFX Artists: Level Up Without Burning Out
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APPLICATION GROUP 2
Applications Open:
8/5/24
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- This mentorship is for :
- People already on a career path who aspire to bigger challenges, even leadership
- Mid-career professionals striving to find work-life balance
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Discover resources to build a better tool kit for career longevity
- Meet industry leaders who’ve navigated challenging situations
- Learn about leaders who’ve challenged the status quo
- Develop a career plan that matches your life goals and sense of purpose
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
Tech / Gaming Artists, Students In Final Year Of Study. Other placeholder test.
Qualification Criteria
Early Career (3-5 yrs of experience)
Mid Level (6-10 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â WeeklyÂ
Day / Time:Â Wednesday Evening
Timezone: EDT
* 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 about helping VFX artists build resilience and set themselves up for a fulfilling career.
This circle is right for you if you’ve thrived for a few years on the production floor, but now that you’re starting to level up, you want to be prepared for the obstacles you’re likely to meet on your Animation Hero’s Journey. Maybe you’ve already faced some difficulties on your path. Together, we’ll look at balancing career growth with strategies to meet whatever life throws at you. We’ll discuss:
- Life stages – juggling parenthood, aging parents, 2-career families, coming back from career pauses
- Money matters – preparing for layoffs and downturns, planning for future you
- Physical health – staying strong and active, avoiding illness or injury
- Mental health – self-care to avoid anxiety, depression, & burnout Â
- Career complications – identifying and combatting bias, being a good ally, building your circle of support
- Industry shifts – change is the only constant, staying current and knowing when to change course
This circle will combine group discussion with guest speakers to help mentees gain perspective, new knowledge, and a plan to handle inevitable career challenges.
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
- Personal Statement
- Resume
Circle Leader
Tara Donovan
I’m an Animation Supervisor with extensive experience in animation and leadership in feature and episodic VFX. Since graduating from Sheridan College’s Classical Animation program I started my career working for Richard Williams and spent several years in hand-drawn animation before making the leap into computer animation, first in kid’s TV, commercials, and finally VFX. For the past several years, I’ve helped deliver high-end, photo-real VFX for some of the top VFX studios on projects with a wide variety of mandates: realistic creatures, famous actors’ face replacements, digi-doubles escaping in vehicles, flying around in complex props and scary monsters running amok. As a Supervisor, I seek out fresh creative ideas from my diverse teams, quickly adapting to new techniques and tools to deliver top-quality animation. My interests in powerlifting and gymnastics add a deeper understanding of anatomy, movement, weight, and timing that informs my animation. I’m eager to continue collaborating with talented artists to craft believable creatures and characters, no matter what the medium.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Animation Supervisor
Studio / Employer:Â Rodeo FX (former)
