Rise Up Animation gave me the chance to reignite my dreams of becoming a feature film animator. Without the encouragement and guidance of my mentor, I never could’ve imagined myself being friendly with CG animation today!

To me, Rise Up is about inclusivity and progress within an art form that is begging for positive representation internationally. Getting to know several industry professionals and smaller members of several diverse backgrounds has been nothing short ...

Getting to know and talk with Jen Newfield was quite an enriching experience. Knowing people like her are in the top of the industry is a huge motivation to keep working and keep improving, so one day you can be as amazing as she is.

RUA is leveling out the playing field, and it’s been a game changing factor in my journey as a storyboard artist. Without the mentorship that I’ve received through Rise Up, I believe it would have been substantially more difficult for me ...

RUA linked me with an amazing mentor that helped me with some feedbacks to some of my shots. My mentor always checks on me from time to time and I really appreciate that so much!

I am thankful for my two mentors, who have given me amazing advice. It’s hard to find like-minded people where I’m from, so RUA was really helpful for me especially in these hard times.

Rise Up Animation has been a source of help to my career growth. It has given me direction and inspiration.

Rise Up Animation was one of the few sources of inspiration I had as a creative high school senior during the pandemic. Through the organization, I’ve gotten so much valuable advice from great people that to say it means the world to me would be an u...

Their awesome feedback has put me on a different mindset to approach my shots. Feedback on my work has helped me take into consideration new approaches to make better material.

Rise up means hope to me. It shows that no matter who you are or where you are from you will always have place in this industry and you will never be alone.