Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Calling all filmmakers! Dive into a conversation with "Mitchells Vs The Machines" superstars Guillermo Martinez and Lindsey Olivares, as they share their experiences lovingly crafting this Oscar-nominated film and give advice on storyboarding & designing for feature films!

Speakers:
Guillermo Martinez | Head of Story
Lindsey Olivares | Production Designer

Graphics arranged by Tiffany Yu | @tiffanyyu_art

00:00:00 Intro
00:17:04 Brainstorming and storyboards with Guillermo
00:26:10 Portfolio work and concept art with Lindsey
00:37:20 Character design
00:43:53 Production design & set design
00:49:11 Did any high effort scenes get cut?
00:53:49 Feature vs TV storyboarding
00:57:34 Finding the perfect character design
01:01:05 Creating a good portfolio
01:09:00 Leadership roles
01:19:57 Advice for students learning to work collaboratively
01:27:12 How did you overcome problems on this film?
01:34:13 What can you do to get hired?
01:46:16 Queer representation in the film

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Frank Abney
Trent Correy
Monica Lago-Kaytis

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