Animator Jason Bierut
It’s the final episode of Crew Call for the year! Today’s guest is an experienced animator, and now technical director. Jason Bierut has worked on The Powerpuff Girls, Mucha Lucha, and most recently, Jake and the Never Land Pirates. He talks about the state of modern animation, and what it takes to break into that […]
Motherhood
Is it possible to make it in the business while still being a good parent?
“I’m Not Negative, I’m Just Honest”
You’ve probably heard this, or something like it, from jaded old crew members. (Or young ones who like to think they’re jaded.) And whatever it is they’re being negative about, odds are they’re right. But in the words of The Dude– Outside of the context of discussion with a very good friend, “I’m just being […]
Resume Paper
Eric writes in: When I go to an interview, should I print out my resume on nice resume paper or is regular copy paper okay? In the past, I used nice resume paper because I had a lot, but now I am out. I’m wondering if I should spend the money when they usually print […]
How to Book a Food Truck
A coffee truck (or food truck or ice cream truck) is a great treat for the crew. It’s a nice excuse to get away from the stage and mill about with your co-workers, without actually having to do anything. But finding the right truck can be kind of a pain in the ass. Luckily, Diana […]
Final Meet Up of the Year
It’s almost time for winter hiatus! Which means I’ll get to go back home and remember what real cold is like. Before I go, let’s have one more PA get together. This time, we’ll meet at Q’s Billiard Club in West L.A. to shoot some pool. Festivities begin at 2:00pm on December 14th. 11835 Wilshire […]