Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Hello Rise Up Fam! We are honored to welcome @3d.divas, an Instagram account, dedicated to empower and put the spotlight on some of the many Amazing female 3D Artists. Panelists will share their personal experiences as women in 3D art and their journey in animation / VFX, as well as any difficulties and advice they may have for others on a similar path.
Follow 3d.divas!
instagram.com/3d.divas
Speakers:
Nikie Monteleone | USA , Lead Look Development Artist at Nickelodeon
Leticia Gillett | Brazil, Character Modeling Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Melody Romero | USA, Environment modeler at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Mariam Hamed | Egypt, Effects Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Kristin Müller | Germany, Lead Animator at Sony Picture Imageworks
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:08:04 Women in Animation History
00:08:54 What inspired you to become a 3D Artist?
00:27:31 Has the 50:50 Animation workforce balance been reached?
00:38:46 Have you ever experienced in instances where you felt underestimated?
00:44:23 Have you ever had to prove yourself?
01:27:50 What would be your advice to someone who wants to pursue animation as a career?
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
Hello Rise Up Fam! We are honored to welcome @3d.divas, an Instagram account, dedicated to empower and put the spotlight on some of the many Amazing female 3D Artists. Panelists will share their personal experiences as women in 3D art and their journey in animation / VFX, as well as any difficulties and advice they may have for others on a similar path.
Follow 3d.divas!
instagram.com/3d.divas
Speakers:
Nikie Monteleone | USA , Lead Look Development Artist at Nickelodeon
Leticia Gillett | Brazil, Character Modeling Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Melody Romero | USA, Environment modeler at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Mariam Hamed | Egypt, Effects Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Kristin Müller | Germany, Lead Animator at Sony Picture Imageworks
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:08:04 Women in Animation History
00:08:54 What inspired you to become a 3D Artist?
00:27:31 Has the 50:50 Animation workforce balance been reached?
00:38:46 Have you ever experienced in instances where you felt underestimated?
00:44:23 Have you ever had to prove yourself?
01:27:50 What would be your advice to someone who wants to pursue animation as a career?
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
