Not One Right Way

Marve Aguiñaga and Melissa Manuel
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Not One Right Way

How do people get jobs in animation, film, gaming? Marve Aguiñaga and Melissa Manuel sit down with people across all these worlds to find out who they are, how they "got in" and who they know. Turns out the entertainment industry can be pretty small and there's not one right way to do it!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Paige Coblentz (Blue Eyed Samurai, Bojack Horseman, Tuca & Bertie)

    Marve and Melissa welcome Paige Coblentz (@rampaigeee12), Production Manager at Netflix Animation! We discuss the important pillars of being prepared, connections, and luck. As well as archery, Paige's time at the Rhode Island School of Design, moving to LA, and so much more. Please listen to gain all the amazing wisdom Paige has to share!

    1h 9m

  2. 12/30/2024

    Jake Weinstein (Animator, Storyboarder, Sticker Artist)

    Marve and Melissa welcome Jake Weinstein (@jakeinaflannel) We discuss how to apply to cons, making your senior thesis film, having a pet raccoon, and the importance of stickers for networking! Check out all of Jake's amazing work https://www.jakeweinstein.org/!

    44 min

  3. 12/23/2024

    Sean Aitchison (Jellybox COO/Production Supervisor)

    Marve and Melissa welcome COO and Writer Sean Aitchison (@sean8urson.bsky.social!) We discuss how the famous Yaoi animation guild boyfriends came to be, how the animation industry is kind of falling apart, how Sonic is a shōnen protagonist, and more!

    59 min

  4. 12/16/2024

    Josh Loera (Freelance Artist, AnimSchool)

    Marve and Melissa welcome 3D Modeler Josh Loera (@joshloera.art)! We discuss switching careers from engineering to going back to art, working on your craft, and the importance of representation in animation! Check out Josh's work on https://www.joshloera.com/ !

    49 min

  5. 12/09/2024

    Lila Schmitz (Dropout, Job of Songs, That Animal Rescue Show)

    Marve and Melissa welcome Lila Schmitz (@lilaschmitz__)! The Legal and Operations Assistant for Dropout as well as a director, producer, writer, grip, and more. We discuss the need for grips so we can see in the dark, becoming a carpenter to find our path, falling in love with everyone, and staying curious!

    51 min

  6. 12/02/2024

    Jonathan Cheung (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Lovestruck)

    Marve and Melissa welcome Jonathan Cheung (@accidentalprogress)! Listen to learn about his journey from San Jose State (hi Shrunken Head Men), through mobile games and Otome, to Call of Duty and as we all tear up finding meaning making art and problem solving for others. Then we talk about anime for a bit - go dubs!

    57 min

  7. 11/27/2024

    Valeria Guénette Espinal (Maya and the Three, Barbie Dream Besties)

    Marve and Melissa welcome Valeria Guénette Espinal! We discuss how not to become a neuroscientist, greek mythology, and how to optimize your demo reel.

    54 min

  8. 11/18/2024

    Ella Cesari (Mystery Shack Podcast, Pretzel Theater Co, Slam Poet)

    Marve and Melissa welcome Ella Cesari (@drawnwithoutref on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, BlueSky) ! We discuss finding your passion early, making art while in a pandemic, and how to combat loneliness through that art. But also Disney Channel Original films and The Matrix!

    1h 9m
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How do people get jobs in animation, film, gaming? Marve Aguiñaga and Melissa Manuel sit down with people across all these worlds to find out who they are, how they "got in" and who they know. Turns out the entertainment industry can be pretty small and there's not one right way to do it!

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  • Creator
    Marve Aguiñaga and Melissa Manuel
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Not One Right Way

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