Not One Right Way
How do people get jobs in animation, film, gaming? Marve Aguiñaga and Melissa Manuel sit down with people across all these worlds to find out who they are, how they "got in" and who they know. Turns out the entertainment industry can be pretty small and there's not one right way to do it!
Episodes
Marve and Melissa welcome storyboard artist Deena Beck (@deenarrhea)!
We discuss Deena's early love for art, how she completed a summer program at SVA in NYC, her internship at Titmouse before moving to Cartoon Network, her specialty of storyboarding musical sequences, and talking about how storyboard artists and animators are "introverted artists."
Check out more of Deena's work and hire her asap here!
Watch the music videos Deena bo...
Marve and Melissa welcome Design Coordinator Rebecca Bozza (@ItsRebeccaRose)!
We discuss what our TED talks would be, her journey as a Youtuber, how Rebecca was hired at DTVA, give some love to timers & checkers, and her advice on how to get involved in animation production!
Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx
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Marve and Melissa welcome beloved local Long Beach artist Fuzz Garden (@fuzz.garden)!
We discuss Fuzz's journey of becoming an artist from starting a pre-nursing degree to psychology, anthropology, poetry, and eventually after many different turns applied for an opportunity to paint a mural for her community. Fuzz shares about her work at the Marine Mammal Care Center, collaborating with local librari...
Marve and Melissa welcome Visual Development Artist and Art Mentor Alex Gordillo (@gordillozart)!
We discuss Alex's journey from wanting to do theater and marching band, to combining his love of art and performance into studying animation, originally wanting to be a YouTuber, then pivoting to illustration. We discuss how he became a mentor and so much more!
Check out all of Alex's amazing work on his site!
Take one of Alex's classes h...
Marve and Melissa welcome Background and Visual Development Artist Angie Duran (@phalangieee)!
We discuss Angie's early love of drawing and how that led to her attending Pasadena ArtCenter, interning in recruitment at Nickelodeon, then through posting her work online being approached by the art director for Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart and being mentored on background design while working on that show, to now working on shows and r...
Marve and Melissa welcome director and multidisciplinary creative Emnet Mulugeta (@emnetmulugeta)!
We discuss Emnet's pivot from physics to art school, working in advertising, teaching themselves After Effects, and how they pivoted careers later in life to begin working as a director of cinematics for games.
Check out Emnet's work here!
Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @x...
Marve and Melissa welcome storyboard revisionist Tato Lu (@tomatatoro)!
We discuss Tato's love of reality TV, how he went from making comics to becoming a storyboard artist at DTVA, and his love of little guys.
Check out more of Tato's work, comics, and shop here: https://www.tomatatoro.com/
Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx
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Marve and Melissa welcome Anime Director and Designer Ellen Su (@ellensu.tv)!
We discuss Ellen's journey from getting commissions on Neopets, working 5 years in advertising and how to work with clients, how Ellen's work with Women in Animation led to her time as a recruiter at Titmouse, and how she is creating her own anime series 大星 DAISING!
Please support Ellen and Studio MoonMoon by following their Kickstarter: https...
Marve and Melissa welcome storyboard artist Gabi Rodea (@thegabitype)!
We discuss Gabi's journey from studying animation in New York, to how Pokémon fanart helped them get their first job, and then Gabi shares a little bit about their own project Bertha! (Special Guest Appearance: Mingus)
Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx
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Marve and Melissa welcome Film Producer Elinor Keyes (@nellkeyes)!
We discuss their love of Shakespeare, how Cotton Candy Flavor Media came to be, their exciting new project Stupid Cupid, You're A Real Mean Gal, and the importance of learning a little bit of everything to be a great producer.
Check out @cottoncandyflavormedia to stay updated with their animatic and support future projects!
Marve and Melissa welcome Alli Sadegiani (@allimator)!
We discuss the album that saved his life, what it actually means to be a character animator, and the journey of Alli's work on their new short film The View.
Check out Alli's work on their website!
Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx
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Marve and Melissa welcome storyboard artist and showrunner Breana Navickas (@breaanimator)!
We discuss Bre's early interest in anime and manga, their passion for telling diverse stories, and the newly released pilot of Bre's show, The Three Tomes! Check out more about Breana on their website!
Be sure to watch The Three Tomes pilot and leave a comment!
Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx
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Marve and Melissa welcome illustrator and designer Lily Hoang-Zhu (@liliuhms)!
We discuss Lily's inspiration for art from a young age, finding community online through MMOs, how she interned at Mattel and Cartoon Network before starting her own e-commerce business, and the origins of the name "Liliuhms" and the infamous Bun! Don't forget to listen about how amazing the food in Colorado is and share your favorite local restaurant in ...
A Not One Right Way holiday spectacular! Marve and Melissa share their favorite holiday tv/movie specials and traditions. They also reminiscence about the guests of the past year. Thanks to all our listeners for a great year!
Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx
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Marve and Melissa welcome Painter, Art Director, and Concept Artist Christophe Vacher @chvacher)!
We discuss Christophe's journey starting as a comics artist in France to becoming a background painter for Disney. Christophe shares his career in both animation and gallery painting and the importance of finding connections and community while making art. Then we have a quick fire discussing his time on ...
Marve and Melissa welcome LA-based-Indian-American-Cartoon-Maker. Creator and EP of BOONS AND CURSES. Co-Founder of SAVA. (@jaydeephasrajani)!
We discuss his journey of studying art at San José State University to putting in a lot of hard work to trying&nb...
Marve and Melissa welcome Writer, Creator, and Artist Manager: Jessie Juwono (@jessiejuwono)!
We discuss her journey into the animation industry through community and art galleries, finding inspiration for her writing, and her three pillars for staying hopeful: community, history, and future!
Check out all of Jessie's work here!
Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx
Marve and Melissa welcome Character Designer Vanya Calderón (@lemonlimer.o)!
We discuss our biases for K-Pop Demon Hunters, Vanya's early love for art, making your portfolio uniquely yours, and leading her local WIA chapter at school.
Check out more of Vanya's work on her website!
Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx
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Marve and Melissa welcome Producer, Creator, & Showrunner Allissoon Lockhart (@celtictampon)!
We discuss Allissoon's favorite instruments to play 🥁🎷, how her first job was being a PA on Interstellar, learning that production was their path, and so much more! Learn about her time working at Bento Box on Central Park, how she began pitching The Deathwish Tour, and what P...
Marve and Melissa welcome writer, producer, DE&I specialist Alayna Cole!
We discuss her journey from being an educator to working in games. How her passion for DE&I and education led to her career as a DE&I specialist in games. We also talk about her exciting new projects since leaving games such as Beacon & Briar!
Connect with Alayna on LinkedIn to keep up with all her future and current projects!
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