From Animation Production Trenches to Creative Executive: Kevin Noel's Journey

There’s No Crying in Animation Production with Kristine Magat Douglas, LCSW, MPH

Alexis and Natalie welcome therapist Kristine Magat Douglas, LCSW, MPH, to unpack our collective animation production baggage. We dive into burnout, unemployment shame, crying on the job, global stress, work anxiety and more! It’s fun, we swear! Plus: surprising life lessons from Kpop Demon Hunters.  NOTE: The content of this episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.  More information about Kristine Magat Douglas at: https://kristineyourtherapist.com/ [https://kristineyourtherapist.com/]

Inside Walt Disney Animation Studios with Elise Scanlan: Production, Passion Projects, and Creative Side Quests

Our guest, Elise Scanlan, Production Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios, joins us with stories from her work on many Disney films, including the Oscar nominated Zootopia 2. She also talks to us about her creative side quests including co-producing an animated short and writing romance novels.  PSA: Production people are creative AF! Plus, is this the year Alexis and Natalie attend the Annecy Animation Film Festival??? Check out Elise’s books here: https://elisescanlan.com/books/ [https://elisescanlan.com/books/]

The Production Desk Coffee Break: Nobody Wants Your Germs

This week we’re sharing a mini coffee break episode to discuss our feelings on working while sick (Spoiler: just stay home)

A Career in Animation Production: Emily Wilson from Pixar’s Oscar-nominated Elio

Alexis and Natalie talk to Emily Wilson about her unconventional path to Pixar, the key soft skills in animation production management, and the very serious business of perfecting an alien drink in ELIO. Plus, Alexis reveals the extremely important job she was assigned while catering Pixar’s UP premiere.

From Animation Production Trenches to Creative Executive: Kevin Noel's Journey

Alexis and Natalie chat with Kevin Noel about his journey from production to creative exec, share what animation executives actually do day-to-day, and reveal the story behind Natalie’s “Taco Bell” nickname.