Feels pretty clear to me that the jerk hating on “Turning Red” isn’t hating on Pixar, so much as they’re hating on a movie showing a young Asian girl having fun & being a preteen. It’s clearly not about the style or quality of the movie. That person is just a POS.
I know it’s past midnight but I’m thinking about how amazing
@SupergiantGames
’ Hades would be as an animated series & I’m staffing the storyboard/design team in my head. 🥺
Elsa posted about this Kate Spade purse and I'm never going to stop thinking about it.
(It's $500 so no I will not be buying it unless there's an insane sale.)
🌟BIG NEWS!!🌟 My team at Cartoon Network has worked hard to launch CNS Academy - a Storyboarding Trainee Program!! Applications NOW OPEN for Spring 2019!! **Lots of information in the FAQ. I will absolutely not be answering ANY questions. Thank you. ❤️
(To be clear: I think both are great & I love seeing the different choices that have been made as CGI movies have evolved over the years. The lighting, fur, appeal, camera choices. Love to absorb all of it. No matter what - both achieve a big, "awww" from me.)
Nimona is coming to Netflix!
In a future medieval land, shapeshifter Nimona
@ChloeGMoretz
bursts into the lives of heroic knights
@rizwanahmed
+
@EugeneLeeYang
and blows up everything they believe in. An epic animated film adapted from the groundbreaking comic by
@Gingerhazing
*crashes through the door*
I CAN FINALLY TELL YOU ALL I WROTE AN EPISODE OF “FROG AND TOAD”!!!!!!!!!! And some of my favorite people ever work on this show!!! It was a delight & I can’t wait to see it!!!!!!
Y’all get into this art school discussion every month, I swear.
Yes, you can learn anywhere. Yes, you can make your own connections.
But PLEASE remember some folks need a degree to work in a foreign country. Especially animators (much of the work is in Canada).
It’s literally my job to help recruit artists for animation jobs, & I’m also an art school drop out, so my two cents:
- I look at your portfolio first before anything else. I don’t care about your school.
- That said I do get sent to schools & it’s how I find some of our artists.
HEY everyone! Cartoon Network Studios recruiting has an official Twitter & Instagram account!! This is where you can go to see job postings & more. Follow & retweet, some very exciting things will be coming very soon!
Hello Twitter! Welcome to the launch of our Cartoon Network Studios Artistic Recruitment page! Are you interested in a career in TV animation? Follow us to learn more about studio job opportunities, portfolio advice, and more. Exciting announcements coming very soon!
Please retire the stupid thought of a woman only getting a job because of a guy she is dating or married to, instead of because she earned it.
Please don't even joke about it.
I've been in the industry longer than my husband & I've had that "joke" thrown at me.
You know what? Fuck it. Fuck being nice, one of these people has 7k followers so uh... here’s some more! Not going to protect people slandering me like this in qrts I can clearly see 🤷♀️
Storyboarding is casting. Just like acting. If a show doesn't pick you, it's not necessarily that your boards or test are bad - sometimes its just not the right fit. And that's ok. That just means there's a better show out there that's a more appropriate fit for you!
Please stop trying to justify eating at a restaurant in person during a pandemic. 🙃 Take out, delivery, tip generously & publicly support/promote your favorite restaurants instead. Please!!!!
From an artist & recruiter POV: I really hate Instagram & LinkedIn. I like Twitter because I get to know all of you as people (even if it's still a social media facade), more than just a pretty drawing or a fancy resume. I want something like ~this~, without ~him~.
In case anyone needs to hear this ... I'm always pulling artists from PortfolioDay, DrawingWhileBlack, VisibleWomen & all the other hashtags. Folks have gotten work because of it. Please keep sharing your work, you never know when it'll hit the right place at the right time. ❤️
I have worked with interns that eventually became bosses & showrunners. PAs that became artists & directors & writers & recruiters. And I've seen superiors lose jobs & ask former interns for help.
Be kind & treat people with respect at ALL levels. ❤️
I cannot emphasized this enough … if you have the ability to get a little group together for whatever your interests are (in my case - writing - but it could be storyboards or design or whatever) … so you can show each other WIPs & have career discussions - DO IT!!!!
Storytime. A little thread about what
#DontSayGay
means to me (and I apologize for not sharing sooner, it has been a personal chaotic time lately) ... /1
Hey Twitter Showrunners looking to hire a friendly bubbly TV Animation Writer! I have an 11-minute sci-fi comedy sample I'd love to share. It features a telepathic fish! 🐟
I also have 'Baker's Dozen' samples if you're into pirates & baking too. ♥️
📬: jessiejuwono
@gmail
.com
On October 23, we’re removing the ability to create Moments on the Twitter for iOS or Android apps. When features aren't used as often, we’ll remove them, so we can focus on building other products you’ll love.
⭐️CNS ACADEMY APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!⭐️
It's that time of year again! Cartoon Network's Storyboard Trainee program is OPEN for applications! Apps are open from now till end of day Oct 13th! Program will start early 2020. Read our FAQs for more info!
Just wanna let folks know that we always have an open application page available whenever you're looking for work! (Art job opportunities only)
(Also yaaay we got the CNS Recruiting account verified!!)
Are you looking for artistic job opportunities at Cartoon Network Studios?
We have an open application form!
It’s always available, whenever you’re looking for work.
⭐️ Apply today! ⭐️
So often students ask how “clean” a storyboard needs to be - and I think this is an excellent example comparing a personal illustration vs drawing for a storyboard!
(And obviously your mileage will vary depending on the show & studio!)
Thinking a bit (as a Jewish woman in animation) - I really hope in the future animated shows start letting Jewish characters be Jewish outside of the one-off Chanukah or Bar/Bat Mitzvah episode.
Hi! I've been debating about when to post this!! It's taken me a LONG time to get the next writing gig ... and it finally happened! I'm a Freelance Writer on an unannounced show at Titmouse!! And it just fills my heart to be working with such wonderful people!!! I'm so happy!! ❤️
Hi y’all! I wanna introduce you to my personal project - “BAKER’S DOZEN”!
Our hero Maddie Baker is an accident-prone baker who wants to join her cousins aboard their bakery on a stolen pirate ship!
@e1n
commissioned
@Cheyenne_Curtis
to design my crew! ❤️
#JuwonoBakeWithMe
Mochi crossed the rainbow bridge this morning. We are heartbroken, but we are thankful that she is no longer in pain, and that she was so overwhelming loved by everyone that knew her (online or in person). Thank you for caring so much about our little girl. ❤️🐶
Scrat finally gets the acorn as a farewell to Blue Sky Studios.
“In the final days of Blue Sky Studios, a small team of artists came together to do one final shot. This shot is a farewell, a send-off on our own terms.”
Treat your support staff with respect, animation crews.
They’re small teams & often not invited to be part of anything. Usually they don’t even get credit on your shows, even if they help you out a lot.
So like - maybe consider including them in crew gifts or parties? Thanks.
When I was a student, I got an interview to intern at CN. While watching a movie, I got a rejection call. My friend suggested I call back, thank them & ask if they had anything else. I did. I got brought back in to interview on another show & that's how I got my 1st internship.
YAY! So excited to share this!!
We're running webinars for students, recent grads & anyone interested in entering the animation industry. Directors, Art Directors, Development Execs will be sharing their valuable knowledge! Sign up!!
We are thrilled to announce the Cartoon Network Studios Portfolio Advice Series! Six webinars over two weeks that will give you an inside look into what our studio looks for when hiring artists. Check out our schedule and sign-up here:
Mochi and her owner were attacked by two dogs running loose while on their morning walk. An injured Mochi fled the scene and was brought stray to Pasadena Humane. We provided emergency veterinary care and she is now reunited with her owners. Full story:
Thinking about how much
#BlueSkyStudios
The Peanuts Movie really changed everything. Every production I worked on after that was like, "HOW do we make shows like THAT??" I'm certain Nimona would have been similar. Peanuts was not only a beautiful movie, but charming & sincere.
My grandma passed away today. She was the best person ever & I’m never going to stop missing her. She sang “You Are My Sunshine” constantly, loved root beer floats & loved to say, “NO SHIT!” I’m going to share my favorite photos of her.
I love seeing the Spider-Verse team share their work!! All studios should allow artists to show the hard work they’ve done on a movie or tv show once they’re out in the world. It’s inspirational & a great moral boost. 🥰
"Ugh no my favorite cartoon is ruined now!!!" .... maybe .... just maybe ... that shouldn't be anyone's first response to women speaking about sexual harassment.
Hey for anyone new to animation, curious about animation, or experienced but wanting to learn new things!!
The amazing Marie Lum has compiled this giant google list of resources for all things animation!! Take a look, dig around, find some new things - enjoy! ❤️
My animation & art resources sheet is LIVE! Please feel free to share with anyone you'd like. I separated various subjects in different tabs for easier navigation. I will be constantly updating this from now on so feel free to come back whenever!
Took a photo with my Cartoon Network Studios graffiti wall signatures last month. First signed as an intern in 2009, last signed in 2018. CNS has been (and still is) the biggest part of my career. (I still work at CNS, please don’t misinterpret this post - thanks!). ❤️