#20 - Make It Personal | David Levy

David Levy is the Head of Studio at Pinkfong USA, where he oversees original IP and creative direction on co-productions for the company behind Baby Shark. With over 20 years in animation, Levy has held roles at Disney, Viacom, and Warner Bros. As Director of Animation at Disney+, he led teams creating content for Pixar, Lucasfilm, and more. He is also the author of Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive, and has taught at Parsons, SVA, and NYU. A former president of ASIFA-East, Levy brings deep creative and leadership experience to every stage of production.

🎙️In this episode, we explore:

✅ The power of personal storytelling

✅ What it means to be a "virtual studio"

✅ Maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset

✅ Why every "no" is worth collecting

✅ Reinventing yourself in moments of industry disruption 

📌 Learn more about David: https://a.co/d/dt5yqL5

📌 Watch David's Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yUV4DJGvRc&list=RD4yUV4DJGvRc&start_radio=1

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