Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales says, “Everyone keeps telling me how my story is supposed to go… Nah, I’mma do my own thing.” Join production designer Patrick O’Keefe, production designer Jang Lee, creative executive Micaela Hammond and production coordinator Grace Ramos for an insightful conversation about the unique career paths of current Sony Pictures Animation employees who got their start in unconventional ways – and how you can take your own leap of faith.

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Patrick O'Keefe instagram.com/okeefe_artist
Jang Lee linkedin.com/in/jang-lee-572444
Micaela Hammond instagram.com/mickey_micaela
Graces Ramos instagram.com/withlove.grace
Moderator: Carlos Vasquez - instagram.com/carlos.recruits

This presentation was recorded live at LightBox Expo 2024 in Pasadena, CA.

Mascot animation by Titmouse
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