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Julia Pott: Animator, Illustrator, Writer, Showrunner Fusion Voices

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Julia Pott is an award-winning British animator / illustrator living in Los Angeles. She graduated with an MA in animation from the Royal College of Art and her films have screened at festival worldwide including Sundance and SXSW. She is the creator and executive producer of Summer Camp Island on HBO MAX. She was named one of the 25 new faces of film by Filmmaker Magazine + is an ADC Young Gun. Clients include Channel 4, Toyota, Oreo, J. Crew, Hermes, Madewell, Rachel Antonoff, MTV, Cartoon Network, Bat for Lashes + Glamour.

- Biography courtesy of https://www.juliapott.com/about



We apologize for the occasional audio glitches-- this recording was done through Zoom, so we thank you for your patience as we navigate panels and events during Covid times!



Fusion presents this three part series to audiences in collaboration with NYU's Student Animation League, an organization for students to learn together and share their passions for all things animation. We were thrilled to be able to bring this series to life and hear from some incredible women in animation! Fusion + SAL = 3



In this episode, Julia and moderators explore:


The experience of being the creator of and showrunner for a children's animated TV show "Summer Camp Island"
British vs. American film and animation
Finding creative inspiration from books to live action to childhood memories
How to approach mature themes through children's television
How to stay energized during busy television work schedules
Creative transitions
and more!



WHO ARE WE?

Fusion Voices is the official podcast of Fusion Film Festival, New York University's premiere student-run film festival that celebrates women and non-binary creators in film, television, and new media.

SAVE THE DATE! Fusion Film Festival will take place this year April 7-9, 2022! Fusion will reward NYU student work and hold panels and masterclasses with top industry professionals including Fusion's 2022 Woman of the Year! This is also an extra special milestone because Fusion is celebrating its 20 year anniversary!



CREDITS:

Producers: Kitty Bailey, Julia Adelman, Sequoia Sherriff, Johanna Xue, Bak Sathiaseelan, Julia Wang, Schuyler Barefoot

Moderators: Julia Wang and Kitty Bailey

Host: Schuyler Barefoot

Sound Editor: Riley Foster

Additional Mixing by: Schuyler Barefoot

"Dreamer". by Vodovoz Music Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4ex28rjYDk

Special thanks to our faculty advisor Susan Sandler and the Fusion Voices team: Schuyler Barefoot, Sam Whitley, Maya Gavant, and introducing Riley Foster and Alora Lindsey.

Follow Fusion on Instagram @fusionfilmfest

Julia Pott is an award-winning British animator / illustrator living in Los Angeles. She graduated with an MA in animation from the Royal College of Art and her films have screened at festival worldwide including Sundance and SXSW. She is the creator and executive producer of Summer Camp Island on HBO MAX. She was named one of the 25 new faces of film by Filmmaker Magazine + is an ADC Young Gun. Clients include Channel 4, Toyota, Oreo, J. Crew, Hermes, Madewell, Rachel Antonoff, MTV, Cartoon Network, Bat for Lashes + Glamour.

- Biography courtesy of https://www.juliapott.com/about



We apologize for the occasional audio glitches-- this recording was done through Zoom, so we thank you for your patience as we navigate panels and events during Covid times!



Fusion presents this three part series to audiences in collaboration with NYU's Student Animation League, an organization for students to learn together and share their passions for all things animation. We were thrilled to be able to bring this series to life and hear from some incredible women in animation! Fusion + SAL = 3



In this episode, Julia and moderators explore:


The experience of being the creator of and showrunner for a children's animated TV show "Summer Camp Island"
British vs. American film and animation
Finding creative inspiration from books to live action to childhood memories
How to approach mature themes through children's television
How to stay energized during busy television work schedules
Creative transitions
and more!



WHO ARE WE?

Fusion Voices is the official podcast of Fusion Film Festival, New York University's premiere student-run film festival that celebrates women and non-binary creators in film, television, and new media.

SAVE THE DATE! Fusion Film Festival will take place this year April 7-9, 2022! Fusion will reward NYU student work and hold panels and masterclasses with top industry professionals including Fusion's 2022 Woman of the Year! This is also an extra special milestone because Fusion is celebrating its 20 year anniversary!



CREDITS:

Producers: Kitty Bailey, Julia Adelman, Sequoia Sherriff, Johanna Xue, Bak Sathiaseelan, Julia Wang, Schuyler Barefoot

Moderators: Julia Wang and Kitty Bailey

Host: Schuyler Barefoot

Sound Editor: Riley Foster

Additional Mixing by: Schuyler Barefoot

"Dreamer". by Vodovoz Music Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4ex28rjYDk

Special thanks to our faculty advisor Susan Sandler and the Fusion Voices team: Schuyler Barefoot, Sam Whitley, Maya Gavant, and introducing Riley Foster and Alora Lindsey.

Follow Fusion on Instagram @fusionfilmfest

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