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 Let's start our week right, together! This space is a working session to discuss your accomplishments and focus on your goals for the next week - everyone is welcome! Monday, December 4th @6:30PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the HostAmiel is a storyboard artist based out of Los Angeles, CA and serves as one of the Coordinators for the Membership Team at Asians in Animation. He currently works as a photo editor while breaking in to the industry.
 Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes look at the animated short, STARLING, winner of this year's Best Animated Short at the Tribeca Film Festival! Created by Director and Story Artist at Pixar Mitra Shahidi and Production Designer and former Pixar Character Designer Celine You as part of the Pixar Co-Op Film Program, this event will be an in depth look at the making of an indie animated short, followed by a Q&A opportunity. This event is highly recommended for anyone interested in creating their own indie films! Tuesday, December 5th @6PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the Speakers
Join Global Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Sony Pictures Entertainment Laura Bourne for an interactive workshop on recruiting tips and best practices, where you can get your burning questions answered about the application process and anything on your mind! This talk will be geared to current students, recent grads, and those looking to break in, but all are welcome to join. Tuesday, Dec 5th @7PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the Speaker
This is an in depth look at navigating early career roles for animation! Let's define success together and tackle common concerns like how to make a good first impression, how to cultivate professional relationships, and what to prep as you roll off and search for your next production. This will be a great overview on succeeding at a studio! Highly recommended for our early career members and recent grads, but all are welcome to come! Wednesday, December 6th @11 AM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the HostKim Quach is the ever-so-eager helping hand of the Creative Team. With recent experiences at Nickelodeon Animation as an Artist Management Intern and mentorship with Women in Animation, she’s had an exciting look into studio structures and production workflows. She continues to foster community throughout different corners of the industry, and lends support in creating safe spaces for learning and growth.
 Get an insider scoop and Q&A opportunity to ask everything you've ever wanted to know about being a filmmaker and showcasing within film festivals with Director Dan Snaddon! Dan's films have won the International Emmy Kids Award for Best Animation 2020 and been nominated for 3 BAFTA Young People and Children's award nominations. With his latest project for Magic Light Pictures and BBC One, THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS, Daniel will discuss what it was like working on his most recent film project and what inspired him. Highly recommended for aspiring and current indie filmmakers, although everyone is welcome! Wednesday, December 6th @12PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the Speaker
 Don't miss this in-depth look at the incredible art of NIMONA featuring Production Designer and Character Art Director Aidan Sugano! We'll go behind the scenes to see how the unique techno-medieval world and style of NIMONA was developed and brought to life, followed by an exclusive Q&A opportunity afterwards. Highly recommended for those interested in design, art directing and visual development! Thursday, December 7 @5PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the Speaker
This is an in-depth training course to prepare current and future Production Assistants for the ins and outs of 2D episodic production. Along with Nickelodeon Production Assistant Katie Dizon, we'll go over every step of the production pipeline, take a look at the typical tasks expected of a PA and discuss best practices for production management. Highly recommended for students and recent grads looking to break into Production, and for current PAs looking to switch from 3D episodic or feature to 2D! Thursday, December 7th @6PM PT RSVP @bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the HostKatie Dizon is the External Relations Director at Asians in Animation. An aspiring Producer, Katie currently works as a Production Assistant at Nickelodeon Animation on the upcoming series, TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. She was previously on ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, the first short to be green-lit for series from Nickelodeon's Intergalactic Shorts Program.
Gobelins Short Film Screening and Networking with AIA India - Featuring Poornima Subramaniam11/30/2023
Together with the AIA India community, come enjoy an exclusive screening of Gobelins’ short film, RIOT DOLL, followed by a Q&A with Director Poornima Subramaniam about her filmmaking process behind the project. Be sure to bring all your questions about first-time filmmaking, and join the other attendees in a post-talk networking session! RIOT DOLL follows a young delivery girl navigating a society engulfed by war-induced hatred in Moscow. Friday, Dec 8th @4:30AM PT 6pm IST (India) 6:30pm BST (Bangladesh) 7:30pm WIB (W. Indonesia) 8:30pm CST (China) 9:30pm JST (Japan, Seoul) RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the GuestPoornima Subramaniam is a story enthusiast, 2D animator and designer based in Paris. She loves to tell stories with a strong point of view but also do silly animations like a grandma being blown away. A recent graduate of Gobelins Paris, she has worked on the festival opener for the Annecy Film Festival 2022 and is ready to promote her Graduation short film, RIOT DOLL, as a director!
Join filmmaker Adnan Hussain and how to best highlight indigenous cultures and collaborate with indigenous artists! Adnan will share stories such as working with Sindhi Jogis on GUL, adapting Sufi poetry and Rajasthani puppetry, and working with Uyghur activists and musicians. This talk is intended for all storytellers seeking innovative approaches to incorporate culture, human rights, and traditional art forms into animation - all are welcome! Saturday, Dec 9th @11AM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the SpeakerAdnan Hussain is a filmmaker working in animation who blends technology, human rights, and culture in his animations. His varied projects range from Sufi poetry inspired puppet films to 8 bit-Bollywood mashups to VFX and animation for Marvel, Disney and Sony. Discover his work at http://www.madguru.com.
Come take some time to work on artwork, spruce up that portfolio and get started on your goals in an open, casual setting with other Asians in Animation members! Open to all who just want some dedicated space to work on a project - we hope to see you there! Saturday, Dec 9th @6PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the HostMaggie Chen is a junior toy/collectibles designer who designs figures of licensed characters. Within AIA, she is the Portfolio and Art Working Session Coordinator and takes great pride in making spaces for people to work on their projects together.
Take some time to reflect on this week's accomplishments and set your goals for the next week in this dedicated space - let's start next week ready to learn, grow and make the most of everything! This space is open to all - we hope to see you there! Sunday, Dec 10th @2PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the HostOriginally from Orlando, Florida, Sara Marigomen grew up watching and loving animated stories. She is currently at Steamroller Animation, and she volunteers as the Director of Communications at Asians in Animation. She loves supporting fellow creatives and exploring new organization and productivity practices. Beyond the world of animated storytelling, she likes to do puzzles and wants to learn how to crochet and to speak a second language.
Calling all the aspiring filmmakers - step into the world of indie filmmaking with storyboard artists Vivian Le and Jingqi Zhang! We'll discuss everything from how the filmmaking pipeline turns an idea into a completed film to how to submit your finished work to festivals. This talk is for open everyone and anyone who wants to make a film of their own! Sunday, Dec 10th @4PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the Speakers
About Legends AnimatedLegends Animated is a 501c3 nonprofit animation company that provides collaborative opportunities to create independent animation that is both engaging and impactful. It does so through fiscally sponsoring independent productions of members within the animation community, partnering with other 501c3 orgs and public institutions for animated co-productions, as well as offering capacity support to animation organizations and events. For more details feel free to visit https://linktr.ee/legendsanimated
Learn more about the East Coast Animation Industry with Kaitlin Yu and Sude Kurban! We'll discuss topics such as what sort of work is available for East Coast Animation Industries, networking, studios, and other resources, events and organizations available to our friends on the east coast! Especially recommended for our East Coast based members or anyone moving to the East Coast! Monday, Dec 11th @5PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the SpeakersA recent grad from Pratt Institute with a degree in 3D Animation, Sude is a Brooklyn-based Production Assistant and Concept Artist from Istanbul, Turkey with experience in indie animation production. As a volunteer at both Asians in Animation and Women in Animation, she is happy to share her knowledge and give advice to students and fellow graduates.
Kaitlin is a Chinese-American 3D animator and the Events Assistant at here at AIA. They graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 3D Animation and Visual Effects and have worked for studios such as Framestore, Hornet, HOPR, PDA.NYC, Jabimation and Free Range VFX. They are happy to share their knowledge and experience to anyone who is looking for work in the East Coast. Community Working Session: Goal Setting Space - Start Your Week Off! (30 Minutes) (SESSION 2)11/30/2023
Let's start our week right! This space is a working session to discuss your accomplishments and focus on your goals for the next week - everyone is welcome! Monday, December 11th @6PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the HostTir Tabandeh is an Iranian storyboard artist and producer who creates magical stories inspired by Southwest Asian culture and folklore. They're also a volunteer within the AIA Writer's Group!
Let's get stuff done, together! Join us for a virtual co-working session to work on whatever you'd like - need to update your portfolio? Want to finish a story outline? Just need some space to plan the rest of your week? Come hang out and we'll work together! Monday, Dec 11th @7 PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the HostShay Santos is a FilAm filmmaker and writer who currently volunteers on the Asians in Animation Creative Team. She likes coffee and cartoons.
Curious about how composers score music for projects? Join Jamie Pangan and Robert Mai for an informative talk on how to make the most of working with composers for animation! We'll discuss the ins and outs on how to best connect with a composer and dive into a project together! This talk is mostly geared towards animators, producers and directors who are curious about how to work with composers, but all are welcome! We will be covering topics such as: • Syncing story and music • Trusting your composer and keeping an open mind • Expressing emotions with music Tuesday, Dec 12th @5PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the SpeakersBased in Nashville, Jamie Pangan is a violinist, music producer and composer for film, TV, and games. Previously, Jamie contributed in the music departments under studios such as Netflix, Hulu and Disney+. Jamie loves to experiment with string sounds and electronic elements to create hybrid ambient textures that blend with cinematic drama. Growing up in Orange County, CA, Robert Mai dreamed of chasing an art career at a very young age. He's had a successful career of more than seven years composing for films, television, podcasts, games, and more. He's worked with companies such as Netflix, Amazon, Ubisoft and Showtime and enjoys mentoring young composers in his free time. About Legends AnimatedLegends Animated is a 501c3 nonprofit animation company that provides collaborative opportunities to create independent animation that is both engaging and impactful. It does so through fiscally sponsoring independent productions of members within the animation community, partnering with other 501c3 orgs and public institutions for animated co-productions, as well as offering capacity support to animation organizations and events. For more details feel free to visit https://linktr.ee/legendsanimated
Join our very Managing Director at AIA Dani Yuan for an engaging discussion on strategically planning personal projects! Discover how to apply leadership lessons from the US Marines to propel your own projects to success. Dani will share tips on how to set clear objectives, assess resources, and maintain flexibility as you work towards your goals! Everyone, especially those working on personal projects, is welcome to join this talk as we work on our goals together! Tuesday, Dec 12th @6PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the SpeakerDani served in the US Marines after high school, serving with the prestigious 4th Force Reconnaissance company. After getting their degree in Political Science from UC San Diego, they decided to commit towards a career in the animation industry. They currently work as a program coordinator at the BRIC Foundation and support Asians in Animation as a Managing Director, focusing on optimizing workflows for the organization to support long-term success. About Legends AnimatedLegends Animated is a 501c3 nonprofit animation company that provides collaborative opportunities to create independent animation that is both engaging and impactful. It does so through fiscally sponsoring independent productions of members within the animation community, partnering with other 501c3 orgs and public institutions for animated co-productions, as well as offering capacity support to animation organizations and events. For more details feel free to visit https://linktr.ee/legendsanimated
Job Searching 101 with Alice Jiang (Creative Director, AIA) – Asians in Animation Career Summit 202311/30/2023
Join AIA Creative Director Alice Jiang for a brief informational session on the best practices for job searching for animation! We’ll discuss steps to take before the search, how to navigate opportunities presented to you, and how to prepare for job outcomes. This talk is recommended for current students, recent grads, and anyone looking to break into the industry, but all are welcome to join and get refreshed on job hunting tips! Wednesday, Dec 13th @6PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the SpeakerAlice Jiang is currently a Production Assistant at Titmouse on an upcoming 2D Animated TV series, JENTRY CHAU VS THE UNDERWORLD, for Netflix. As a passionate animation production professional, she values organization, communication, and building relationships. Outside of work, she also contributes greatly to the community at AIA as the Creative Director.
Congrats, you just landed your first job in animation! Now what? Join Ting Liu for a crash course on the animation workflow and learn soft skill tips such as prioritizing and integrating feedback that’ll boost your performance and help you grow in your new role. Ting will be using the 3D animation workflow as an example, but all are welcome to learn, especially our early career CG animators! We’ll be covering topics such as: - Joining a new team or project - Task prioritization - How to ask questions - Training your eye as an artist Saturday, Dec 16th @9:30AM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the SpeakerTing's animation journey has taken her to diverse locations like Taiwan, England, Montreal, Vancouver, and London. With experience spanning TV series, gaming, and the VFX industry, she has worked on incredible projects including SONIC II, PINOCCHIO, CRUELLA, THOR: LOVE & THUNDER and ANTMAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA. She is currently serving as an animation mentor for Women in Animation.
Let's get stuff done, together! Join us for a virtual co-working session to work on whatever you'd like - need to update your portfolio? Want to finish a story outline? Just need some space to plan the rest of your week? Come hang out and we'll work together! Saturday, Dec 16th @11 AM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the Host
Join us for a storyboarding masterclass that covers everything you need to know to kickstart your storyboard journey and be the most effective storyteller you can be! Dive into the world of storyboarding with a masterclass from writer-director Henry Yu as he shares essential tips on the art of comedy, storyboarding, and story development. Saturday, Dec 16th @7:00PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE HERE: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/summit/ About the SpeakerHenry Yu started at Pixar and has worked on some of your favorite shows at Cartoon Network, Disney TV Animation, Nickelodeon Animation and Sony Pictures Animation, where he had his directorial debut with SURF'S UP 2: WAVEMANIA. He later moved to Netflix to write and direct original animated features. Henry is currently faculty at CalArts, where he teaches story structure, story and character development, writing, and storyboarding.
Take some time to reflect on this week's accomplishments and set your goals for the next week in this dedicated space - let's start next week ready to learn, grow and make the most of everything! This space is open to all - we hope to see you there! Sunday, Dec 17th @2PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the HostAllyson is a character designer and illustrator from California, San Diego. She volunteers as an illustrator for AIA.
Negotiations 101 with Alice Jiang (Creative Director, AIA) – Asians in Animation Career Summit 202311/30/2023
Negotiations are an important part of your career, and navigating them can be intimidating! Join AIA Creative Director Alice Jiang for an informational talk on what the negotiation process looks like learn some valuable strategies for a successful negotiation. This talk will be geared to current students, recent grads, and those looking to break in, but all are welcome to join! Sunday, December 17th at 4PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the HostAlice Jiang is currently a Production Assistant at Titmouse on an upcoming 2D Animated TV series, JENTRY CHAU VS THE UNDERWORLD, for Netflix. As a passionate animation production professional, she values organization, communication, and building relationships. Outside of work, she also contributes greatly to the community at AIA as the Creative Director.
Join us for an insightful AMA session with Head of FX at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Vancouver, Clementine Lo! Clementine will be sharing her expertise in FX Animation and shedding light on the unique experiences of being a working mother in a leadership role within the industry. This talk highly recommended to students and those with an interest in FX Animation, but open to all! Sunday, Dec 17th @6:00PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE HERE: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/summit/ About the SpeakerClementine is currently the Head of FX at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Vancouver, and she was previously FX Supervisor on LEO and Lead FX on DC LEAGUE OF SUPER PETS at Animal Logic. Clementine has an experience with the entire 3D pipeline and has worked in various industries including film, commercials, video game, research and education.
Let's start our week right, together! This space is a working session to discuss your accomplishments and focus on your goals for the next week - everyone is welcome! Monday, December 18th @4PM PT RSVP at bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2023 About the Host
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