Animator Victoria Hauser shares her journey from Animation Mentor to working on major films like Moana 2 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Victoria Hauser’s Creative Climb: From Animation Mentor to Disney
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Alumni Articles
Animation Mentor Student Silvia Panicali’s Journey to Ubisoft
Silvia Panicali We're thrilled to share Silvia Panicali’s story with the Animation Mentor...
From Animation Mentor Student to Pixar Animator: Kristina Sepulveda’s Story
Animator Kristina Sepulveda talks about her path from Animation Mentor to working on major Pixar films like Inside Out 2 and Elemental. She also shares insights into the life of a Fix Animator and advice for current animation students.
From Scientist to Pixar Animator: Alum Brandon Kern Shares Story
In this Q&A, Brandon shares his experiences at Pixar, discusses the challenges and rewards of animating iconic characters, and offers valuable advice for aspiring animators.
Behind the Scenes with House of the Dragon Lead Animator Fonzo Romano
We’re excited to chat with Fonzo Romano, an Animation Mentor alumnus whose journey has taken him from creating comic strips in Lisbon to Lead Animator at Pixomondo, most recently working on the second season of House of the Dragon. Fonzo’s career is a testament to his passion for storytelling and animation.
Navigating AI in the Animation and VFX Industries with Michael Tanzillo
https://youtu.be/RRFrGUOA55I Michael Tanzillo sat down with Animation Mentor to discuss the impact...
Navigating the Animation Landscape: Jenn Burchfield’s Journey From Student to Industry Pro
Jenn Burchfield We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Jenn Burchfield, an accomplished...
State of the Animation Industry and AI with Alessandro Camporota
https://youtu.be/tlZjdojuzac Animator Alessandro Camporota sat down with Animation Mentor to...
Teresa Falcone: From Character Performer to Pixar Animator
Explore the journey of Teresa Falcone, whose transition from performer to Pixar Animator offers valuable insights into careers in animation.
Martin Scalzotto: A Global Animation Career Across 4 Continents
Sony Pictures Imageworks Senior Animator Martin Scalzotto shares his global animation story – from Argentina to Indonesia, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Canada!
How 1st Grade Sketches and a Chance Encounter Led Ricky Robinson to a Career as a Senior Game Animator
Animation Mentor Alumni Ricky Robinson on his journey to becoming a Senior Animator at Warner Bros. Games.
How an Animation Mentor Alum became an Annie Awards-nominee for Stop Motion
Animation Mentor alumni Rich Farris discusses his Annie Awards nomination and path from 3D animation student to stop motion film director.
Behind the Screen with Annie Awards-nominated Alum Prashanth Cavale
Animation Mentor Alumni Prashanth Cavale on his Annie Awards nomination and techniques he used animating DreamWorks Animation’s top films.
Kolby Krook: How I Went From Animation Mentor Student to ILM
We caught up with Animation Mentor Alumni Kolby Krook to learn about life as a Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic.
Q&A with the Founder of Animation Nights New York
An interview with Yvonne Grizenkowicz who founded Animation Nights New York (ANNY), a venue for independent animation filmmakers to be seen.
Animation Students Share Workflow Tips and Career Advice
Alum and Content Creator Sir Wade Neistadt spoke with 10 Animation Mentor students and alumni who animated shots in our Student Showcase.
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2021
Watch the 2021 student showcase and check out the top 5 things these 3D animators learned at school that’ll change the way you watch a Pixar film.
Yair Gutierrez: From Animation Mentor Student to Captain America Civil War Animator
Talk about a student success story! Animation Mentor alumnus Yair Gutierrez is killing it at...
Q&A with 3D Modeler Rin Jones
Enjoy this Q&A with 3D Modeler and former Animation Mentor student Rin Jones! Rin credits her mentors with helping her discover her passion for 3D Modeling.
3D Shot Breakdown: Cartoony Animation with Torben Soettrup
Alum and Blue Sky Senior Technical Animator Teresa Storhoff, talks about her career path and shares her best animation industry advice.
Learning the Basics of Animation: How Our Courses Can Help You Become Industry-Ready
We had such a blast hosting Industrial Light & Magic Animator Jean-Denis Haas for our two-part webinar, Animating From Home. Watch the replay below!
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