What is your name and your current occupation?
My name is Debbie Bonzon and I am currently working as a free-lance timer, storyboard artist, illustrator.
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I’ve worked as a bread deliverer to stores and restaurants, landscaper, farmer, drywaller, caterer, bicycle and running gear salesperson, advertising sales, and as an illustrator for demonstrative evidence in the courtroom.What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
Most recently I am very proud to have worked as a timer on the “Curious George” Â tv series, 2nd movie and Christmas Special. Â Also, the Rugrat feature movies were a blast. Â At Warner Bros. Â I really enjoyed storyboarding on “Pinky and the Brain” and timing on “Freakazoid”. Â Â At Nickelodeon, I really liked timing on “Cat Scratch” and directing on “Oswald”. Â Also, storyboarding on the “Tick” was a kick! Â As an animator, many years ago, I really enjoyed working on the first “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” series in Dublin. http://www.animationinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Debbie-reel.mov
How did you become interested in animation?
In high school, I wanted to work at Disney. Â I loved animation, mostly the Warner Bros. shorts!
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I was born in Albuquerque NM and grew up in Los Alamos, NM (the atomic city). Â After attending a few different universities trying to find a major that could land me a “real job” and I realized, like it or not, that I was an art enthusiast, I completed my BFA at the University of NM. Â I had looked at the brochures from Cal-Arts, but, was intimidated by the photographs of other students, who were way cooler than I ever was or wanted to be, I began to look for something here in Albuquerque after I graduated. Â There was a small studio that produced commercials for clients around the world and after 2 weeks of graduating, I put on my best outfit and “stopped by” to see if they needed any help. Â Â When I entered the front office, I noticed they didn’t have a receptionist and thought I could do that. Â As I waited for someone to come to the front, the owner of the company passed by, stopped, and asked if he could help me. Â I told him I had just graduated and would love to work for them doing whatever they needed. Â Â He said I could work in the paint dept. (cell painting!) Â They paid minimum wage, at that time $3.35/hour! Â I didn’t care, I actually felt I Continue reading
