This episode features writer, director, and VFX/Animation Production Manager Wahid Ibn Reza. Originally from Bangladesh, Reza became an accomplished actor before deciding to give up everything to pursue a film career in Vancouver, Canada. In this chat, Reza shares the impact that decision had and the unheard-of risks he took that led to big career payoffs.

Tune in to Ibele and Reza to hear:
*How to become top-of-mind for new production roles
*The must-needed skills to develop for a successful production management role
*How to get into exclusive meetings with higher-ups

Social Links
*Watch Reza’s spot on Conan: https://vimeo.com/39140173
*Watch The Paranoid Cat: https://vimeo.com/188103427
*Watch the Surviving 71 Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jx3-pRmMdo 
*Check out Wahid’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNUI-1QPKrb9J2hqcrsU4Sg
*Watch the toothpaste commercial that made Wahid famous in Bangladesh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDz5cl_Uopk
*Find Wahid on Directors.ca: https://www.directors.ca/directors/wahid-ibn-reza

Episode 119: VFX Production Manager Wahid Ibn Reza's Career Move From Bangladesh To Canada

This episode features animator and Ataboy Studios owner, Vikkal Parikh. Originally Parikh pursued a career as an architect in India, but realized working in the animation industry would be much more fulfilling. So, in the early 2000s he decided to make the switch and applied to SCAD. In this chat, Parikh shares the challenges of making the journey from India to the US as well as starting his own studio in New York.

You'll also learn:
*How to win commercial projects without compromising on budget
*The secret formula to selling an ad
*Where the future of animation advertising is heading

Follow Ataboy Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ataboystudios/

Episode 123: Vikkal Parikh's Journey From Architecture In India To Owning An Animation Studio In NYC

This episode features Marty Cooper, a feature storyboard artist turned social media animator. Over the years Marty has created pieces for Wendys, Nike, Will Smith, Rick and Morty, and even the Biden 2020 Campaign. In this chat he shares his journey from full-time studio work, to building up his career as a freelance animator through social media.

You’ll also learn:
*How Marty originally went viral with his animation on YouTube
*The pros and cons of being your own boss
*His strategy for finding success in his career through social media

Social Links:
Find Marty on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkNqSFUZ4XXuiJ8JWpFPs1w
Follow Marty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hombre_mcsteez/

Episode 124: How Marty Cooper Built An Animation Career Off Social Media

This episode features Create Director of Spire Studios, Ted Mathot. Mathot spent over 20 years as a story artist at Pixar working on some of their biggest films like The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, and Wall-E. In this chat, he shares everything he’s learned to make compelling stories audiences eat up.

You’ll also learn:
*The book Mathot read that helped him move from Story Artist to Supervisor
*The number one piece of feedback Mathot gives Story Artists
*The secret formula to a boarding a compelling scene

*Look up Ted on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-m-898a26169/
*Read Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004J4WNL2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
*Read Leaders Eat Last: https://www.amazon.ca/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/B084D3XK1Z/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=leaders+eat+last&qid=1629238323&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Episode 125: Pixar Story Artist Ted Mathot Shares The Secret Formula To A Compelling Story

This episode features Story Arist Keith Baxter and Music Composer Greg Sims. Keith has worked as a director, songwriter, character designer, 2D and 3D animator, and story artist on previous projects like Flushed Away and The Croods. Greg has worked in television on Oprah and Dr. Oz as well as animated film like The Lion of Judah. In this chat they share the unique way they created the boards for Tom and Jerry in New York.

You'll also learn:
*How Keith made the switch from music school into animation
*How Greg made his break from television music into animated film
*The two biggest skills that have made them invaluable to work with

*Find Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsimsmusic/
*Check out Greg’s website here: http://gregsimsmusic.com/
*Find Keith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-baxter-04223631/
*Watch Keith’s Cheesemonger here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-ZF2TRthfI
*Check out Keith’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC01T3K5h0QJthJYh2uTJ8Pg

Episode 126: The Dynamic Duo Who Boarded + Composed Tom And Jerry In New York

This chat features senior character animator Justin Weg who shares his journey into CG character animation. Justin has worked on films like Rio, Spies in Disguise, The Peanut’s Movie, and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. He is also a teacher at Animschool, teaching class 5 on character performance, and on the side he is a stop motion hobbyist.

You'll also learn:
*What it was like working at Blue Sky during the closure
*What Justin did to get his first job in CG animation
*The number one thing he tells his students to work on

Social Links:
*Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinWeg
*Follow Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jweg/
*Check out https://tvtropes.org/

Episode 127: Justin Weg On How To Become A Professional CG Character Animator

This chat features Stop Motion Animator Lindsay Berkebile. Lindsay’s ten-year career has spanned commercials, televisions, and more recently feature film as she is now animating on Henry Selick’s Wendell and Wild.

Tune in to Ibele and Berkebile to hear:
*How Berkebile got her start in stop motion
*The number one thing Berkebile did to move from TV to feature film animation
*The show Berkebile is currently pitching

Social Links:
*Follow Berkebile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondday/?hl=en

Episode 129: How Stop Motion Animator Lindsay Berkebile Moved From TV To Feature Film

This episode features stop motion animator Laura Tofarides, who is known for her work on Isle of Dogs, Early Man, Love Death + Robots, Robin Robin, and Kiri & Lou. In this chat, Laura shares how she went from a Runner on Chuck Steel and everything she did in between to become a super stellar, full-time stop motion animator.

You’ll also learn:
*What you need to showcase in your work to work on feature films
*The number one reason to specialize in an area of stop motion
*How to actively further your career in stop motion and become in demand

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*Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauratofarides/
*Check out Laura’s website and reel: https://www.lauratofarides.co.uk/

Episode 130: How Laura Tofarides Started Her Career From Scratch To Animate On Isle Of Dogs

This episode features Director/Producer Ryan Crego who created the Netflix 2D animated feature film Arlo the Alligator Boy. In this chat Ryan shares his journey from story artist at Dreamworks to getting to create his own film at Netflix.

You’ll also learn:
*3 great tips to avoid burnout in animation
*Ryan’s underlying motivation that leads him to new and amazing opportunities
*Ryan’s version of success that drives him to create amazing stories

Follow Ryan on Instagram: *https://www.instagram.com/creegsmamation/

Episode 131: Arlo The Alligator Boy Creator Ryan Crego's Animation Career Journey

This episode features the dynamic editing duo, Lawrence Gan and Ernesto Matamoros-Cox who recently finished up work on the Netflix animated series Arcane. Gan previously edited on Space Jam 2, and has worked on numerous projects for Warner Bros, Paramount, and Disney. Matamoros-Cox has worked on DreamWorks’ TV series Dragons: Defends of Berk, the Netflix special Alien X-Mas, and is a two-time Annie-nominee.
 
Tune in to Ibele, Gan, and Matamoros-Cox to hear:
*How to break into editing for animation
*What skills to focus on to be in-demand
*How to keep a steady stream of projects flowing your way
 
Social Links:
*Follow Matamoros-Cox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nettobetrippin/
*Follow Gan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-gan-4560377/
*Follow Gan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawalaw?lang=en

Episode 137: Animation Editors Lawrence And Ernesto Share How They Worked On LOL's Arcane

This chat is with Mac Whiting who is the Supervising Animation Director at Warner Bros. Animation.  Over his career he’s worked on projects like Harley Quinn, The SpongeBob Movie, Teen Titans Go Vs. Teen Titans, and most recently the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. In our chat he shares his journey from pursuing a fine arts degree to getting his first job as a storyboard revisionist and working his way up to director. 

Tune in to Ibele and Whiting to hear:
*What Whiting did to win the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special animation sequence.
*The three things Whiting did to move up in his career
*How Whiting lands coveted freelance roles while working full-time

Social Links:
*Visit Whiting’s website: https://macwhiting.net/home.html
*Follow Whiting on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macartwork/?hl=en
*Check out Whiting’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4127891/
*Connect with Whiting on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mac-whiting-7b54725/

Episode 195: Supv Animation Director Mac Whiting And The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special

Welcome to AIP, the Animation Industry Podcast!

Here you'll find interviews from today's top leadaers in the animation industry on topics like:

*the best way to pitch a show
*how to successfully market your work online
*what kind of skills will get your dream job
*and more!

Who's running this podcast?

My name is Terry, and I'm a stop motion animator. I'm soaking up as much knowledge about the animation industry as I can, and sharing what I learn along the way.

For more information about this podcast, visit https://terryibele.com/animation-industry-podcast/