MARY
Mary Blair is hired to work in Walt Disney’s gigantic and rigorously maintained garden. As he welcomes her and invites her to get to work, she starts producing plants magically. Although he is amazed, Walt cannot refrain from correcting and toning down Mary’s work behind her back…
Contact production :
GOBELINS, l’école de l’image,
Moïra Marguin : mmarguin@gobelins.fr
What is your name and your current occupation?
I’m Diana David and I’m currently working as an Artist in a games company.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I worked a couple of times as a supporting actor/extra in a short film by Solveig Nordlund and for a Portuguese tv series. I enjoyed very much to do that because I could see how the filming production works.
What are some of your favourite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I’m only 23, so I don’t have a lot of professional projects to be proud of… I guess ..so far I’m proud of everything!!!  I’m very proud of having worked on the Animated TV Series called Nutri Ventures which having been sold to 19 different countries, so far. But I’m also proud of have been working on the 2 newest Frontier’s games!
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I’m from Portugal and I always loved to draw. Because my parents always encouraged me and support my passion I was able to study fine arts in one of the most well known universities in my country. I learn a lot about art, on how to have a critical thinking and being original and open minded. In addition, Continue reading
What is your name and your current occupation?
Hey there, my name is John K. Lei. I am an animation director and artist. I recently finished up Assistant Directing on Johnny Test, season 5. Currently I am freelancing design and development, and working on my website and blog.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Well, I worked as a graphic designer for a small company in Toronto. Of course, there were the long hours (my first day there was 15 hours) and crazy expectations (I had 3 days to conceive, create and put together all the art and signage for a fashion show). However, the craziest thing about that job were the unrelated skills I developed (fixing computers and photocopiers, painting the office, being the delivery boy and my favourite – fixing the phones). I’m surprised I got any of the design work done.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I really like funny, zany shows like Johnny Test because our crew can have lots of fun. Also, working on features like Curious George is nice because we can afford time to create some beautiful artwork. I also liked illustrating the black and white art for some of the Franklin the Turtle books – it’s a nice break away from the typical animation production.
How did you become interested in animation?
Naturally, I got into animation by watching a lot of cartoons on television when I was a young kid. Some of my favourite shows were The Flintstones, Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies, Battle of the Planets (Science Ninja Team Gatchaman) and Starblazers (Space Cruiser Yamato). I was intrigued by Continue reading
What is your name and your current occupation?
My name is Stephanie Olesh and I am currently a freelance visual development artist.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Nothing too crazy. I’ve been a cashier and a shelf stocker, and I can operate a copy machine. One summer I had a job reading submissions for children’s books at a major publishing house. Another time my job was to keep arcade machines filled with prize tickets.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I’m really proud for having worked on numerous projects at Gas Powered Games. Working there as a concept and UI artist was really the best postgraduate education I could have asked for. I loved working as part of that team, and I think we made some really unique work.
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I’m from Omaha, Nebraska. Although Continue reading
What is your name and your current occupation?
Chin Ko, Visual Development Artist at Dreamworks Animation.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Selling cloth washers and dryers, serving croissants and lattes at a bakery, and also I was in the Army guarding an island of hundreds inhabitants for two years.
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I love everything that I was involved at Dreamworks, however my favorite project is “Rocky and Bullwinkleâ€, the new animation short from Dreamworks.  It was fun to work independently most of the time, from early visual development throughout the entire production.
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I’m from Taiwan, a small island but a very beautiful place with beautiful people!!I always loved to draw since I was in elementary school, but Continue reading
What is your name and your current occupation?
I’m Jennifer Patton – currently painting backgrounds on Scooby Doo Mystery, Incorporated.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I was a telephone tech support person for a mom n’ pop internet service provider (back when there was such a thing). Â I was a repo-girl for a Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Sales and Distributorship – I wore wigs to work because my hair was dyed pink and they let me drive the company van to repossess vacuums even though my license was suspended. Â I owned and operated a retail skate clothing store in Fresno. Â Cashier at a Foster’s Freeze. Â Crew member on a sailboat in Mexico. Â Counter service/cashier at La Brea Bakery. Â Intern at Epitaph records. Â Telemarketer for The Shriner Circus in La Porte, Indiana. Â 10-key operator/inventory taker in New York State…
What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I loved working on Lil’ Pimp - the first (?) animated feature done completely in Flash – written and directed by Mark Brooks and Peter Gilstrap. Those guys are funny. The crew was so fun on that one too. We had crazy parties and underwater beer bongs. Icebox.com was an excellent gig with a load of talented people.  The X’s for Nickelodeon – created by the ever-enthusiastic and highly talented Carlos Ramos. That was a good show. Great crew.  The Mighty B! also for Nickelodeon; one of the best shows ever. Awesome writing and boarding. Great art. An all-star crew and every last one of them a pleasure to work with; Seonna Hong, Bill Wray, Bryan Arnett, Alex Kirwan, Carey Yost, Chris Hacker, Cynthia McIntosh, Fran Giglio, Rae McCarson, Shawn Holt, Larry Murphy, and many, many more who I can’t think of right now.  Scooby Doo, Mystery Inc. which I’m on now is a fine television production, with a great Art Director Steve Nicodemus, and another highly talented crew that are loads of fun to have lunch with.  I am also proud to have been a member of the original ‘Sony Color Room’ circa ’96-’97 and all it’s legendary shenaniganery.
How did you become interested in animation?
Not sure that I can really say I ever Continue reading
