Animation Career Club
We are super excited to launch a new series of talks at AnimAsians called ANIMATION CAREER CLUB - or what we like to call Anim-ASIAN Career Club!
You may know Amy from producing the multi-award-winning viral animated short LET'S EAT or her work at WIA Bay Area/ILM/Tonko House... but now, call Amy YOUR Animation Career Coach!
You may know Amy from producing the multi-award-winning viral animated short LET'S EAT or her work at WIA Bay Area/ILM/Tonko House... but now, call Amy YOUR Animation Career Coach!
Episode One | Animation Industry Interviews
Let's talk about acing your animation interviews – ranging from how to prepare, what interviewers want to hear, how to follow up, and more. |
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Episode Two | Animation Industry Networking
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Office HoursEvery month, the Asians in Animation Team hosts an open space to discuss resumes, applications, AIA, the animation industry, and anything that's on your mind.
Office Hours are open to all - just join us in our Discord server! For any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team through email. We are excited to get to know you! |
Crash Courses
The AnimAsians Leadership team occasionally hosts talks for our volunteers - teaching you all we know and targeting topics that aren't traditionally about in larger panels. These are open for our community to join as well. Please visit our YouTube for more!
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Join the Asians in Animation Talent Directory
Searching for your next gig? Looking for work in the near future? We are excited to present the Asians in Animation directory, which is open to people of any race, ethnicity, and background. By submitting this form, you consent to share your information with the public, studios, industry recruiters, and industry professionals.
The studios that currently have access to our database are: Cartoon Network Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Disney Television Animation, Netflix Animation, Nickelodeon Animation, Skydance Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, and Warner Bros. Animation. The link will only be shared to verified business emails. For any questions or feedback, please contact us info@asiansinanimation.org. |
Studios and Recruiters
To access the directory, please email us through your animation studio email. |
Nickelodeon Animation Educational Resources
If you're wondering where to start with animation, this is your one stop shop! See below for Books, Tutorials, Guides, Schools, Podcasts, Organizations, Curated References, Tools, and Professional Development resources.... and more! |
Breaking into Animation
Back in January 2021, Olivia, Joshua, Lexie, and Brandon did a three-week animation production breaking-in presentation series for Asian Queens in Animation - with 400+ sign-ups. We are excited to announce that we're posting all of our Production Power-Up materials online so you can propel forth!
Ever wonder how your favorite animated shows become a reality? Trying to break in as a Production Assistant or snag that production internship? Get ready to learn how to train your future PA! Hear it from Brandon, Lexie, Joshua, and Olivia as they reveal all without breaking NDA!
Videos will be available soon. Stay tuned!
*THIS IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH BENTO BOX, NBC UNIVERSAL, NETFLIX, OR LUCASFILM
Ever wonder how your favorite animated shows become a reality? Trying to break in as a Production Assistant or snag that production internship? Get ready to learn how to train your future PA! Hear it from Brandon, Lexie, Joshua, and Olivia as they reveal all without breaking NDA!
Videos will be available soon. Stay tuned!
*THIS IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH BENTO BOX, NBC UNIVERSAL, NETFLIX, OR LUCASFILM
Break Into the Animation Industry! A Beginner’s Starter Pack (Sunday 1/17) - Brandon, Joshua, Olivia, Lexie
Want to work in animation, but don’t know where to start (or rather who to reach out to)? These are our tips and tricks for meeting new people and getting your foot in the door. From cold emailing recruiters to setting up informational coffee chats to navigating the interview process virtually during COVID, we’re here to answer all your burning questions. Click here to watch the presentation. |
Tips and Tricks of Crafting Your Application for Internships and PA Positions (Sunday 1/24) - Brandon and Lexie
Applying to production internships? Trying to snag that PA position? Let’s talk resumes and cover letters! Work with recent-job searcher Lexie and former recruiting coordinator Brandon to boost your application materials and land that production interview at your dream studio. Download Book 2's Take Home Deck here. |
Production Management Crash Course!
Wondering how to train your future PA? Let Olivia, Joshua, and Brandon show you what a day in an Animation Production Assistant’s shoes looks like. In this webinar we will go over how to break down a script, how to break down an animatic, and give you all the tools you need to start gaining that valuable production experience |
Animation Interview Question Library
Created in partnership with mentees from Rise Up Animation, we have created a database of questions that have been asked in recent interviews. While the spreadsheet contains primarily production positions, for any comments, questions, or feedback, please contact us. You can also add to the spreadsheet here. We hope it helps your journey to animation! |
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Job Search Support SpacesWe host an annual Job Search Support Space where industry professionals come in to answer all of your questions... and to remind you that everything will be okay!
During the year, find these job searching support spaces on our Discord server. If one doesn't exist for your discipline, you can create your own! Contact us for more information. |