Shir Baron
Character Animator Shir Baron reflects on her journey in the industry, the importance of collaboration, and how the Guild fosters unity.
Character Animator Shir Baron reflects on her journey in the industry, the importance of collaboration, and how the Guild fosters unity.
Storyboard Artist turned Director Brad Ableson shares candid thoughts on developing projects, his desire to create a hit show, and how the Guild provides peace of mind.
Story Artist and Executive Producer Aliki Theofilopoulos reflects on navigating the industry’s ups and downs, creating new dreams, and being grateful for the Guild’s support.
Storyboard Artist Alayna Cabral discusses the challenge of changing course, the collaborative nature of animation, and the solidarity provided by the Guild.
For Background Painter and Vis-Dev Artist Bri Neumann, freelancing beyond animation feeds her creativity, being believed in empowers her, and being in the Guild means she’s not on her journey alone.
Director and Story Artist Kim Le reflects on the importance of living your own life, her goal to maintain a healthy work/life balance, and her appreciation for hard-fought Union protections.
Visual Development Artist Natalia Falciglia believes in enjoying the growth process, forging your own meandering path, and that the Guild provides security by fighting for its members.
Storyboard Artist Michaela Wadzinski discusses how working in production made her a better artist and collaborator, the importance of asking for what you want, and how the Guild’s sense of community provides comfort.
Lighting Supervisor Samuel Maniscalco shares how he fell in love with lighting, his dream to bring cinematographers into animation, and how the Guild means you don’t have to face issues alone.