Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Hey Rise Up Fam! 🚂 Get on board with Storyboard Trainee Programs 101 and learn about what it takes to be a storyboard trainee in the animation industry!
Speakers:
Hillary Bradfield | Storyboard Artist, Walt Disney Animation Studios | @hillary_bradfield
Mark Galez | Storyboard Director, Netflix | @mark.geee
Jake Kim | Storyboard Artist, Wild Canary Animation | @jakekimstory
Apollonia Vick | Storyboard Revisionist, Netflix | @apolloniavick
Co-Host:
Angela Entzminger | Storyboard Artist, Nickelodeon Animation
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:06:41 What do you put in a Story Portfolio?
00:17:00 How do you prep for the interview?
00:26:13 What did you do in your programs?
00:37:00 Importance of sharpening your writing skills
00:47:35 What happens when your training program is over?
00:55:47 How did you deal with stress, imposter syndrome, anxiety?
01:09:16 What are the fundamentals that are needed to get into the training program?
01:16:30 Getting to the final round of a trainee program?
01:18:16 Tailoring your portfolio
01:23:26 Are the training programs open to international students?
01:24:42 How often does this mentorship program last in a given time?
01:27:07:23 Advice on getting your first gig
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 #storyboard
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Hey Rise Up Fam! 🚂 Get on board with Storyboard Trainee Programs 101 and learn about what it takes to be a storyboard trainee in the animation industry!
Speakers:
Hillary Bradfield | Storyboard Artist, Walt Disney Animation Studios | @hillary_bradfield
Mark Galez | Storyboard Director, Netflix | @mark.geee
Jake Kim | Storyboard Artist, Wild Canary Animation | @jakekimstory
Apollonia Vick | Storyboard Revisionist, Netflix | @apolloniavick
Co-Host:
Angela Entzminger | Storyboard Artist, Nickelodeon Animation
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:06:41 What do you put in a Story Portfolio?
00:17:00 How do you prep for the interview?
00:26:13 What did you do in your programs?
00:37:00 Importance of sharpening your writing skills
00:47:35 What happens when your training program is over?
00:55:47 How did you deal with stress, imposter syndrome, anxiety?
01:09:16 What are the fundamentals that are needed to get into the training program?
01:16:30 Getting to the final round of a trainee program?
01:18:16 Tailoring your portfolio
01:23:26 Are the training programs open to international students?
01:24:42 How often does this mentorship program last in a given time?
01:27:07:23 Advice on getting your first gig
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 #storyboard
Thumbnail BG from Jake Kim
