FTW Connects: Animation Development Mentorship Meeting With Lion Forge Animation
ICYMI, watch our mentorship Zoom session with the co-founders of Lion Forge, the studio behind the Oscar-winning short, "Hair Love."
PAINTING THE TRUTH: THE ARTISTS BEHIND “MIZUKO” ON MAKING AN ANIMATED DOCUMENTARY
Co-directors and animators Kira Dane and Katelyn Rebelo shed light on the process of making their SXSW Jury Award-winning short “Mizuko” and how mixed-media animation can elevate storytelling in film.
INDOOR VIEWING: BLACK IN ANIMATION
Animator and owner of CBA Studios, Chaz Bottoms, recommends the best animated works—from anime series to short films—that continue to pave the way for greater Black representation in entertainment.
THE ROAD TO ANIMATION: RESOURCES TO KICK-START YOUR ANIMATION CAREER
If you are in need of a jolt to kickstart your career in animation, look no further! We compiled a list of crucial resources to get you on the right path towards a successful career in animation.
ANIMATORS UNITE: MUST-KNOW ANIMATION COLLECTIVES
If you're a hirer or a creator looking for talented communities of animators, dive into this list of animator groups spanning across all sectors of the industry, made by and for underrepped animators in VR, CG, illustration, and more.
FTW x PANIMATION PODCAST: ANIMATION
While many productions are paused due to the pandemic, animation has actually been met with increased demand. Learn more about the animation industry with Panimation an org that uplifts underrepped artists all over the world.
Free the Work x Unity Webinar
This educational webinar (available through Zoom) will teach you about the creative advantages of using Unity for animations in film, video games, virtual reality, and more. No prior experience and software necessary!
DIRECTOR ANDREW THOMAS HUANG BRINGS US BACK TO EARTH
The acclaimed artist and music video director, nominated this year for a Grammy for FKA Twigs’ “Cellophane,” has built a career on taking audiences to worlds you could never imagine.
KICKS AND GIGGLES FTW PLAYLIST ARTICLE
If you're in the mood for a pick-me-up and a trip off the beaten path, here are recommended videos from Alia Shawkat, Zackary Drucker, Lucas Hedges, Vanessa Kirby, and Tiffany Johnson. Let's get a breath of fresh air.
MY WHY: TERENCE NANCE ON FILMMAKING AS A FORM OF HEALING
The writer/director is here to engage, not entertain.