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The Asians in Animation (AIA) TV Pilot Pre-Production Program (4P) is all about giving up-and-coming Asian animation professionals real-world experience to help them build the skills they need to succeed in the industry.
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LEADERSHIP
Executive Producer/Showrunner & Supervising Director & Writer: Saira Umar
Producer Alice Jiang
WRITING
Story Editor & Co-Writer Stephanie Sim
Script Coordinator Sofia Geck
Executive Coordinator Kim Quach
Showrunner's Assistant Ashley Whang
Writers Allen Wu, Rebe Chen, Jeffrey New
Writing Summit Eric Bravo, Haley Chung, Janice Chun, Noel Wiggins, Rachel Christian, Sunny Karnan
PRODUCTION
Production Manager Sara Marigomen
Production Supervisor Qianyi Lu,
Production Coordinators, Gaby De La Cruz, Alexis Wong,
Brenda Do, Shivani Devi Gobalakichenin
Production Assistants Josephine Ota, Samantha Rabino, Faith Baptista
Production Trainees Ruby Tam, Iryl Tan, Hazel Oh
STORYBOARDS
Boards Director Hye Lynn Park
Storyboard Artists Riana Seminio, Christina Park, Kevin Ho, Nikolas Dela Cruz,
Samantha Ho, Vanessa To, Vivian Le, Xena Seo, Aura Victoria, Kacey Layson
Storyboard Revisionists Dee Thater, Krish Geer, Nat Chantharojwong,
Daniel Whelan, Elizabeth Hwang, Justin Ni, Nicole Wong
Storyboard Trainees Rebe Chen, Dasom Park, Julianne Li
ART
Art Director Flo Young
Assistant Art Director Kaitlyn Chen
Color Lead Victoria Yayi Ding
Character Lead Vy-Anh Nguyen
Props/FX Lead Claire Chong, Inaya Sher
Background Lead Benjamin Arnold
Character Designers Kelly Chen, Seline Abanto, Sonu Thomas, Shelby Dela Cruz, Lucy Xue, Mania Kazemi, Julia Wang
Background Designers Bianca Bancolita, Robin Wong, Seungmin Oh, Clair Huang,
Benjamin Arnold, Madelaine Hoei, Miki Kinoshita, Kim Kobashigawa, Alice Li, CJ Tugade, Amelia Simanungkalit
Background Painters Tess Wijaya, Lin Jin, Seah Kim, Meeti Patel, April Phillips, Nichole Isip
Props/FX Designer Genna Davis, Henry Nguyen, Ginny Sutichavengkul, Inaya Sher
Color Stylists Kylie Popa, Grace Zhang
Vis Dev Artists Seline Abanto, Vy-Anh Nguyen, Kelly Chen, Riana Seminio, Clair Huang,
Bianca Bancolita, Robin Wong, Ben Arnold, Madeleine Hoei, Sonu Thomas
EDITORIAL
Animatic Editors Jonny Yoon Dorais, Lucy Hoa Skrypzak, Anna Maria Folsom, So Youn Rebeca Jeon
Assistant Editors Jessie Wang, Hannah Duncan
Radioplay Editors Sophie Martinez, Dorian Saisse
SOUND
Voice & Casting Director Topher Ngo
Casting Assistant Kim Quach, Stephanie Sim
Cast: Maxine Serna, Rebecca Danae, Kelsey Jaffer, Zoe D. Lee, Jon A. Lu, Saira Umar,
Stephanie Sim, Madeline Dimayuga, Cheryl Chong, Allen Chan, Mimi Chen, Marlon Dance-Hooi,
Elijah Kim, Preston Yeung, Alex Bui, Noël Wiggins, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Kim Quach
Composer Sarah Linyao Feng, Daley Lin, Seungwon (Simon) Lee
Sound Mixer Samantha Zan
OTHER
HR Assistant Zerlinda Lee
IT Assistants Natasha Daas
Executive Producer/Showrunner & Supervising Director & Writer: Saira Umar
Producer Alice Jiang
WRITING
Story Editor & Co-Writer Stephanie Sim
Script Coordinator Sofia Geck
Executive Coordinator Kim Quach
Showrunner's Assistant Ashley Whang
Writers Allen Wu, Rebe Chen, Jeffrey New
Writing Summit Eric Bravo, Haley Chung, Janice Chun, Noel Wiggins, Rachel Christian, Sunny Karnan
PRODUCTION
Production Manager Sara Marigomen
Production Supervisor Qianyi Lu,
Production Coordinators, Gaby De La Cruz, Alexis Wong,
Brenda Do, Shivani Devi Gobalakichenin
Production Assistants Josephine Ota, Samantha Rabino, Faith Baptista
Production Trainees Ruby Tam, Iryl Tan, Hazel Oh
STORYBOARDS
Boards Director Hye Lynn Park
Storyboard Artists Riana Seminio, Christina Park, Kevin Ho, Nikolas Dela Cruz,
Samantha Ho, Vanessa To, Vivian Le, Xena Seo, Aura Victoria, Kacey Layson
Storyboard Revisionists Dee Thater, Krish Geer, Nat Chantharojwong,
Daniel Whelan, Elizabeth Hwang, Justin Ni, Nicole Wong
Storyboard Trainees Rebe Chen, Dasom Park, Julianne Li
ART
Art Director Flo Young
Assistant Art Director Kaitlyn Chen
Color Lead Victoria Yayi Ding
Character Lead Vy-Anh Nguyen
Props/FX Lead Claire Chong, Inaya Sher
Background Lead Benjamin Arnold
Character Designers Kelly Chen, Seline Abanto, Sonu Thomas, Shelby Dela Cruz, Lucy Xue, Mania Kazemi, Julia Wang
Background Designers Bianca Bancolita, Robin Wong, Seungmin Oh, Clair Huang,
Benjamin Arnold, Madelaine Hoei, Miki Kinoshita, Kim Kobashigawa, Alice Li, CJ Tugade, Amelia Simanungkalit
Background Painters Tess Wijaya, Lin Jin, Seah Kim, Meeti Patel, April Phillips, Nichole Isip
Props/FX Designer Genna Davis, Henry Nguyen, Ginny Sutichavengkul, Inaya Sher
Color Stylists Kylie Popa, Grace Zhang
Vis Dev Artists Seline Abanto, Vy-Anh Nguyen, Kelly Chen, Riana Seminio, Clair Huang,
Bianca Bancolita, Robin Wong, Ben Arnold, Madeleine Hoei, Sonu Thomas
EDITORIAL
Animatic Editors Jonny Yoon Dorais, Lucy Hoa Skrypzak, Anna Maria Folsom, So Youn Rebeca Jeon
Assistant Editors Jessie Wang, Hannah Duncan
Radioplay Editors Sophie Martinez, Dorian Saisse
SOUND
Voice & Casting Director Topher Ngo
Casting Assistant Kim Quach, Stephanie Sim
Cast: Maxine Serna, Rebecca Danae, Kelsey Jaffer, Zoe D. Lee, Jon A. Lu, Saira Umar,
Stephanie Sim, Madeline Dimayuga, Cheryl Chong, Allen Chan, Mimi Chen, Marlon Dance-Hooi,
Elijah Kim, Preston Yeung, Alex Bui, Noël Wiggins, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Kim Quach
Composer Sarah Linyao Feng, Daley Lin, Seungwon (Simon) Lee
Sound Mixer Samantha Zan
OTHER
HR Assistant Zerlinda Lee
IT Assistants Natasha Daas
About the Program
The program is split into two phases, where participants will get hands-on experience in an animation industry simulation, ultimately working together to create a professional-level pilot animatic with a full production crew.
This opportunity is by application only, so keep reading for more details on how to apply and what we're looking for in candidates!
This opportunity is by application only, so keep reading for more details on how to apply and what we're looking for in candidates!
Why Join the 4P Program?
As part of our inaugural 4P cohort, you'll:
- Enhance Your Skills: Hone industry-standard artistic instincts within a traditional 2D TV pipeline.
- Specialize & Explore: Focus on one role while gaining exposure to other departments.
- Collaborate Creatively: Work alongside a team of thinkers, builders, and dreamers.
- Build Your Portfolio: Create production-ready pieces for external use.
- Forge Professional Relationships: Connect with peers and industry professionals.
- Prepare for Your Future: Get ready for a successful career in animated features or TV shows.
Key Dates
Program Duration: October 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025
Application Deadlines: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Note: There are limited spots available in this program, so be sure to apply early!
For more details on the program’s full schedule, including specific role start and end dates, check out the full schedule here.
- Flexible Hours: Meetings and work scheduled between 8 AM – 10 PM Pacific Time.
- Staggered Start & End Dates: Vary by role.
Application Deadlines: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED
- Writing Applications: September 20 – September 25, 2024 [CLOSED]
- Leads Applications: DUE OCTOBER 15, 2024 [CLOSED]
- General Crew Applications: DUE OCTOBER 28, 2024 [CLOSED]
- Voice Actor Auditions: DUE NOVEMBER 23, 2024 [CLOSED]
Note: There are limited spots available in this program, so be sure to apply early!
For more details on the program’s full schedule, including specific role start and end dates, check out the full schedule here.
Leads & Crew Applications
What We Value:
What to Keep in Mind:
- Depth of Thought: We appreciate quality over quantity. Show us your passion for animation and collaboration.
- Creative Insight: Let us see how you think and what drives your creativity.
What to Keep in Mind:
- Be thoughtful and genuine in your responses.
- Highlight how your skills and experiences align with the program.
- Show your understanding of teamwork in a production environment and how you’ve applied it before.
Have Additional Questions?
Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
For any additional inquiries, feel free to reach out to us:
For any additional inquiries, feel free to reach out to us:
- Email: [email protected]
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