MENTORSHIPS, & PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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As the Animation landscape changes on a regular basis, CMU Animation doesn't have a formal process for internships, mentorships & professional opportunities. Animation internships are often posted as job openings and can be tailored to temporary needs, while mentorships are tied to professional orginizations and provide ongoing community support often for an incredibly low annual fee.
I've listed below a number of links, events and onging opportunities to keep you growing, creating, and firmly on the path towards your future. While I can't possibly vet everything I've listed, I'll do my best to post what I believe is most relevant and promising. Like anything, you'll want to research before making a commitment, financial or otherwise.
One more thing. Please use the Discord channels below to celebrate your accomplishments, share resources, and get support from our growing CMICH animation community.
#job-postings, #reel-and-prtfolios, and #jobs-mentorships-and-professional-updates
CONTENTS
1. ANIMATION NEWS FEEDS
2. MENTORSHIPS & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Chris Oatly Academy - The Magic Box Mentorship - Career Helps
WIA Mentorship Program - Women in Animation
Black Women Animate - BWA Newsletter
Black n' Animated - Linked in - Facebook
International Game Developers Association
ASIFA International - ASIFA Central
3. ANIMATION INTERNSHIP LINKS
Here are some links to programs designed to create access to the animation industry.
The Nickelodeon Artist Program is a 6-month, full-time paid talent development program for aspiring pre-production artists and CG generalists with unique voices to mentor, develop, and staff the next generation of inclusive storytellers and content creators.
https://www.animationlibationstudios.com/internships
https://www.ahamedia.co/community
This list is more general but it should help to get you started.
Miranda's Story Internship List
https://www.disneyanimation.com/interns-apprentices/
Animation International Support Spreadsheet
4. ANIMATION INDUSTRY EVENTS
TAAFI Industry Conference/Festival/Job Fair
Ottawa International Animation Festival
CMU Leeper Festival Resource Page
5. ARTISTIC GROWTH & NEXT-LEVEL TRAINING
The Art of Aaron Blaise - Tutorials
6. HELPFUL RESOURCES
What is an Animation portfolio?
World Wide VFX/Animation/Game Job Posting Spreadsheet
Toon Boom Jobs: https://www.toonboom.com/careers
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