Ep. 100: The Final Episode Q&A Spectacular!

Hello dear listeners! We’re happy and misty-eyed to present the final episode of The Animated Journey Podcast, Episode 100: The Q&A Spectacular! We answer your questions including how to choose an animation school, how the animation production pipeline works, the visa process, becoming a director, the future of the industry and more! We also reminisce about the podcast and our own animated pathways. But take heart! All of the episodes will remain available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify for the foreseeable future.

And speaking of podcasts, we mention a few episodes during our listener questions that we know will be most helpful to you, our listeners:

The International Visa Process

Ep. 091: Your Animated Life Part 6 – The Visa Process with Nooree Kim and Yvonne Hsuan Ho

Ep. 061: Nic Gregory – Background Painter for Disney Publishing, Rough Draft Studios, Cartoon Network and More!

The Animation Production Pipeline

Ep. 088: Your Animated Life Part 3 – Marriage, Family and the Animation Production Pipeline with Cassie Soliday and Katya Bowser

Thank you for all of your support!

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Facebook
@theanimatedjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

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@theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

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@sketchysoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Instagram
@Shootzee

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@jefbot

Twitter
@JefBot

Ep. 099: Aliki Theofilopoulos – Co-Executive Producer for DreamWorks TV’s Harvey Girls Forever!

Episode 099 features Co-Executive Producer Aliki Theofilopoulos! Aliki started her career as a 2D Animator for Disney Feature Animation, working on such films as Hercules and Atlantis, before jumping into the world of television and working as a Storyboard Artist on shows like Phineas and Ferb, directing and boarding her own original shorts, directing Descendants: Wicked World, and now serves as Co-Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner for DreamWorks TV’s Harvey Girls Forever!, now streaming on Netflix. Hear how she helped bring the classic Harvey comics characters to the screen, why she loves animation and how to work collaboratively with others.

And make sure to submit your animation industry and show questions for our final episode, the Q&A Spectacular, coming in January 2020! Email us at contact@theanimatedjourney.com 

Aliki Theofilopoulos’ Websites

Website
www.alikigreeky.com

LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/alikitgrafft

TedXTalk
https://youtu.be/qSl0NDVU3aU

Instagram
@AlikiGreeky

Twitter
@AlikiGreeky

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Facebook
@theanimatedjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

Tumblr
@sketchysoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Instagram
@Shootzee

Tumblr
@jefbot

Twitter
@JefBot

Ep. 096: Waymond Singleton – Storyboard Artist for OddBot and Nickelodeon – Part II

In part 2 of our interview with Waymond Singleton, Way discusses his journey from New York to Los Angeles, how he approaches making comics, being vulnerable with your art, the Black N’ Animated Podcast, and more!

Waymond Singleton’s Websites

Website
www.waysingleton.com

Facebook
Way Singleton Art

Gumroad
Let’s Eat – mini comic

Instagram
@Waymonds

Podcast
Black N Animated Podcast

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Facebook
@theanimatedjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

Tumblr
@sketchysoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Instagram
@Shootzee

Tumblr
@jefbot

Twitter
@JefBot

Ep. 094: Jeff Schuetze Returns! Storyboard Artist for BoJack Horseman

We’re back from our summer hiatus to bring you another exciting interview, this time from The Animated Journey’s own Jeff Schuetze, who this year worked as a storyboard artist on the amazing BoJack Horseman! Jeff shares his art experience leading up to applying for the job, the testing and interview process, what it was like working on the show, the unionization of the show with the Animation Guild and more!

And to hear Jeff’s backstory, check out his first appearance on the show way back in episode 043:

Ep. 043: Jeff Schuetze – Actor, Animator, Storyboard and Comic Book Artist 

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Instagram
@Shootzee

Tumblr
@jefbot

Twitter
@JefBot

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Facebook
@theanimatedjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

Tumblr
@sketchysoul

Ep. 091: Your Animated Life Part 6 – The Visa Process with Nooree Kim and Yvonne Hsuan Ho

If you’re from another country, the one constant in your mind when wanting to work in the animation industry in the United States  is how you will get a visa or green card. In today’s episode of the Your Animated Life miniseries, We Bare Bears artists Nooree Kim (prop designer) and Yvonne Hsuan Ho (storyboard artist) explain how they navigated the system to get their student and work visas and how other international students and professionals can do the same. It’s a fascinating look into the labyrinthian system of paperwork that we hope will help anyone out there interested in living and working in the United States for an animation studio.

Nooree Kim’s Websites

Instagram
@_nooreekim_

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@nooreekim

Vimeo
Pest

Yvonne Hsuan Ho’s Websites

Website
www.hsuanho.com

Instagram
@yvonnehsuanho

Tumblr
@hsuanho0121

Twitter
@yvonnehsuanho

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Facebook
@theanimatedjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

Tumblr
@sketchysoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Instagram
@Shootzee

Tumblr
@jefbot

Twitter
@JefBot

Ep. 090: Your Animated Life Part 5 – The Animation Guild with Storyboard Chair Jake Hollander

Today on the show we’re pleased to have Animation Guild member and Storyboard Committee Chair Jake Hollander! A storyboard artist who has worked at Rough Draft and Nickelodeon, Jake shares how he entered the industry and offers advice for students and professionals on how to improve your craft, stay motivated, how the union works and why it’s important to be an active member of the community. Join us for an informative and fun episode and learn how you can support the Guild and how the Guild can work for you!

The Animation Guild Websites

www.animationguild.org

Animation Guild Master Collective Bargaining Agreement

Animation Guild 2017 Wage Survey

Jake Hollander’s Websites

Website
www.jakehollander.com

Instagram
@jakehollanderart

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@jakehollander

Twitter
@JakeHollander55

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Facebook
@theanimatedjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

Tumblr
@sketchysoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Instagram
@Shootzee

Tumblr
@jefbot

Twitter
@JefBot

Ep. 088: Your Animated Life Part 3 – Marriage, Family and the Animation Production Pipeline with Cassie Soliday and Katya Bowser

Many people in our society will one day get married and have kids. But what is it like getting married and raising a family while working in the animation industry? Is that even possible? The short answer is – yes! And today on the show we’re pleased to feature Cassie Soliday, Script Coordinator at Wild Canary, and Katya Bowser, Storyboard Artist at Wild Canary, to discuss how they’ve navigated the relationship waters with their husbands and families while also pursuing their careers. 

And in part two of our podcast, Cassie and Katya explain the TV animation production pipeline and why it’s important to understand the process and your place in it. And make sure to check out The Ink And Paint Girls Podcast, where they are currently featuring a miniseries all about marriage and family!

Check out Cassie Soliday’s previous interviews on our show here:

Ep. 044: Cassie Soliday – Script Coordinator for Wild Canary Animation, Comic Artist and Podcast Host – Part I

Ep. 045: Cassie Soliday – Script Coordinator for Wild Canary, Comic Artist and Podcast Host – Part II

Ep. 046: Cassie Soliday – Script Coordinator for Wild Canary, Comic Artist and Podcast Host – Part III

Ep. 067: Animation Internship Roundtable – Part I

Ep. 068: Animation Internship Roundtable – Part II

The Ink And Paint Girls Podcast

iTunes

Podbean

Stitcher

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/InkandPaintGirls/

Twitter
@InkNPaintGirls

Cassie Soliday’s Websites

Website
http://www.casassy.com

Instagram
@cassiesoliday

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@cassiesoliday

Twitter
@cassiesoliday

Katya Bowser’s Websites 

Website
www.katyabowser.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/katyabowserart/

Instagram
@katyabowserart

LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/katyabowser/

Twitter
@katyabowserart

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Facebook
@theanimatedjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

Tumblr
@sketchysoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Instagram
@Shootzee

Tumblr
@jefbot

Twitter
@JefBot

Ep. 087: Your Animated Life Part 2 – Networking and Social Media with Bre Williams and Way Singleton

So you want to work in animation in Los Angeles, but you live outside of California. How do you get here? How much should you save? How do you find a place to live? And once you get here, how do you get a foothold in the industry and advertise your work online and in person? Black ‘N Animated Podcast hosts and animation professionals Breana Williams and Waymond Singleton join us for part 2 of our animated life miniseries to share how they got into the industry, networking tips and showcasing your work via social media!

Check out the Black ‘N Animated Podcast

iTunes

Facebook Group

Podbean
blacknanimated.podbean.com

Twitter
@BlackNAnimated

Breana Williams’ Websites

Website
www.breanawilliams.com

Facebook
@breanimator

Instagram
@breadanimator

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@breanimator

Twitter
@breanimator

Waymond Singleton’s Websites

Website
www.waysingleton.com

Facebook
@waymonds

Instagram
@waymonds

Tumblr
@waymonds

Twitter
@waymonds

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Facebook
@theanimatedjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

Tumblr
@theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

Tumblr
@sketchysoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Instagram
@Shootzee

Tumblr
@jefbot

Twitter
@JefBot

Ep. 078: Alina Chau – Animator, Illustrator, Storyboard and Comic Artist – Part II

Episode 078 features part 2 of our interview with animator, illustrator, storyboard and comic artist Alina Chau! In this interview Alina shares how her heritage and unique experiences influence her artwork, the importance of taking care of your mental and physical health, how to find a great agent, her current projects, how to manage your time as a freelancer and more.

Alina Chau’s Websites

Website
www.alinachau.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/ainachauart

Instagram
@AlinaChau

Tumblr
www.alinachau.tumblr.com

Twitter
@Alina_Minty

Southern California Animation Events

Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Art of the Game
Gallery Nucleus
Sat. Sept. 15th, 2018
7:00 pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/685/exhibition

Loop de Loop
Current Theme: Fear
Deadline: Sun. Sept. 23th, 2018 at 11:30 pm in your timezone
http://www.loopdeloop.org

Ottawa International Animation Festival
Sept. 26th – 30th, 2018
https://www.animationfestival.ca

Artist Lodge and Tim Burton/LAIKA Tribute Gallery
Fan*Alley
Sat. Sept. 29th, 2018
5:00 pm
https://fanalley.wordpress.com/upcoming/

46th Annual Annie Awards Submissions
https://annieawards.org

DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com

Ground Zero Animation Expo is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:

Professional Application
https://gzaexpo.com/industry-professional-form/

Up-And-Coming Application
https://gzaexpo.com/up-coming-form/

WonderCon is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:

Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors

Exhibitor Application
https://www.comic-con.org/wca/2019/exhibitors

Comic-Con International: San Diego is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:

Artist Alley Application
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2019/artists-alley/exhibitors

Exhibitor Application
https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2019/exhibitors

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Tumblr
www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Check out my interview on the Sketch Zone Podcast!
http://sketch.zone/episode-153/

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Tumblr
www.sketchysoul.tumblr.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Tumblr
www.jefbot.tumblr.com

Twitter
@JefBot

Instagram
@Shootzee

Ep. 077: Alina Chau – Animator, Illustrator, Storyboard and Comic Artist – Part I

Animator, illustrator, storyboard and comic artist Alina Chau shares her experiences growing up in Hong Kong, studying animation at UCLA and working in multiple aspects of the animation industry from gaming to television shows at studios ranging from Electronic Arts to Lucasfilm in today’s episode of The Animated Journey Podcast! This is part one of a two part episode where Alina shares how she became the phenomenal artist that she is today, from working in the industry at studios to freelancing and exhibiting at conventions around the country.

Alina Chau’s Websites

Website
www.alinachau.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/ainachauart

Instagram
@AlinaChau

Tumblr
www.alinachau.tumblr.com

Twitter
@Alina_Minty

Southern California Animation Events

Palm Springs International Animation Festival and Expo
Palm Springs Air Museum
Aug. 22nd – 25th, 2018
http://www.psiaf.org

WIA Writers’ Room: Storyboard Artist Panel
Women in Animation
Wed. Aug. 29th, 2018
6:00 pm
http://womeninanimation.org/2018/08/13/aug-29-wia-writers-room-storyboard-artist-panel/

The Art of Fortnite: An Evening with Epic Games
Gnomen School
Thurs. August 30th, 2018
7:30 pm
https://www.gnomon.edu/community/events/the-art-of-fortnite-an-evening-with-epic-games

Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Art of the Game
Gallery Nucleus
Sat. Sept. 15th, 2018
7:00 pm
https://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/685/exhibition

Loop de Loop
Current Theme: Fear
Deadline: Sun. Sept. 23th, 2018 at 11:30 pm in your timezone
http://www.loopdeloop.org

DesignerCon
Fri. Nov. 16th, 2018 – Sun. Nov. 18th, 2018
https://www.designercon.com

46th Annual Annie Awards Submissions
https://annieawards.org

Ground Zero Animation Expo is now accepting vendor applications for 2019:

Professional Application
https://gzaexpo.com/industry-professional-form/

Up-And-Coming Application
https://gzaexpo.com/up-coming-form/

The Podcast

Website
www.theanimatedjourney.com

Tumblr
www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney

Twitter
@animjourney

Instagram
@animjourney

The Host – Angela Entzminger

Check out my interview on the Sketch Zone Podcast!
http://sketch.zone/episode-153/

Website
www.sketchysoul.com

Tumblr
www.sketchysoul.tumblr.com

Instagram
@SketchySoul

The Host – Jeff Schuetze

Website
www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

Comic
www.jefbot.com

Tumblr
www.jefbot.tumblr.com

Twitter
@JefBot

Instagram
@Shootzee