Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Rise Up Fam! Back in October, we celebrated Filipino-American History Month and we're honored to have hosted a conversation with animation industry giants, Ronnie Del Carmen and Ricky Nierva, as they share with you their experiences in the industry from a uniquely Filipino perspective.
Ronnie Del Carmen has been the Head of Story, Director, and Writer for such Pixar films as Inside Out, Up, and Finding Nemo.
Ricky Nierva has been a production designer for such classics as Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, and Up.
Speakers:
Ronnie Del Carmen | Director, Writer, @biscuitmaker
Ricky Nierva | Production Designer, @rickynierva
Rise Up Animation Founders:
Bobby Pontillas
Frank Abney
Trent Correy
Monica Lago-Kaytis
Are you ready to Rise Up together? Join the movement by checking out our upcoming panels and visiting our social media!
Website: riseupanimation.org
Instagram: instagram.com/riseupanimation
Facebook: facebook.com/Rise-Up-Animation-111394517713539
Twitter: mobile.twitter.com/riseupanimation
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rise-up-animation
Inspire. Educate. Create. #riseupanimation
00:00:00 Intro and origin stories
00:17:03 Research trips and authentic storytelling
00:29:54 Past experience and its application
00:35:35 Collaborative storytelling
00:45:19 Keeping a sense of wonder in the industry
00:50:41 What do you want to show the world about Filipino culture?
00:55:16 Personal voice
01:00:38 Advice for aspiring artists
01:12:55 What are your hopes for the new generation of Southeast Asian artists and what legacy do you want to leave behind?
01:22:15 Outro
Rise Up Fam! Back in October, we celebrated Filipino-American History Month and we're honored to have hosted a conversation with animation industry giants, Ronnie Del Carmen and Ricky Nierva, as they share with you their experiences in the industry from a uniquely Filipino perspective.
Ronnie Del Carmen has been the Head of Story, Director, and Writer for such Pixar films as Inside Out, Up, and Finding Nemo.
Ricky Nierva has been a production designer for such classics as Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, and Up.
Speakers:
Ronnie Del Carmen | Director, Writer, @biscuitmaker
Ricky Nierva | Production Designer, @rickynierva
Rise Up Animation Founders:
Bobby Pontillas
Frank Abney
Trent Correy
Monica Lago-Kaytis
Are you ready to Rise Up together? Join the movement by checking out our upcoming panels and visiting our social media!
Website: riseupanimation.org
Instagram: instagram.com/riseupanimation
Facebook: facebook.com/Rise-Up-Animation-111394517713539
Twitter: mobile.twitter.com/riseupanimation
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rise-up-animation
Inspire. Educate. Create. #riseupanimation
00:00:00 Intro and origin stories
00:17:03 Research trips and authentic storytelling
00:29:54 Past experience and its application
00:35:35 Collaborative storytelling
00:45:19 Keeping a sense of wonder in the industry
00:50:41 What do you want to show the world about Filipino culture?
00:55:16 Personal voice
01:00:38 Advice for aspiring artists
01:12:55 What are your hopes for the new generation of Southeast Asian artists and what legacy do you want to leave behind?
01:22:15 Outro
