Mentee Fast Forward: Aerick Hood

Posted on January 9, 2023May 27, 2023 by Christina Yi

Happy Monday Rise Up fam! We’re bringing you another #MenteeFastForward where we hear from an RUA Mentee that found a career opportunity in animation. Today we celebrate @theartofaerick from @netflix

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Mentor Spotlight: Samantha Goff

Posted on October 23, 2021January 25, 2022 by Christina Yi

Happy weekend Rise Up fam! We’re closing out the day strong with a #SpotlightSaturday featuring @samg_anim from @netflixanimation

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Mentor Spotlight: Maddie Lazer

Posted on June 19, 2021June 21, 2021 by Christina Yi

Happy weekend Rise Up fam! We wish you all well and hope you’re able to recharge. Today’s #SpotlightSaturday features @maddielazer from @netflix animation!

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Variety: Animator Frank Abney Reveals How He Created a Personal ‘Canvas’

Posted on January 22, 2021April 2, 2021 by Jamie Leduc

Frank Abney says the idea for his animated short feature and Oscar hopeful “Canvas” was born out of a need to make a film that was personal. Six years ago, the animator, whose credits include Pixar titles “Soul,” “Coco,” “Toy Story 4” and “Incredible...

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