She Drew That Podcast

We recorded this episode in anticipation of the London International Animation Festival programme ‘Figures in Focus’ devised by Abigail Addison in recognition of the under-representation of female and non-binary animators and their stories within the independent animation sector.The panel was made up of Abigail Addison, Jessica Ashman, Efa Blosse-Mason, Silvana Roth and hosted by Hannah Lau-Walker. During this episode, we find out how ‘Figures in Focus’ was conceived and the experience of making short independent films by the filmmakers showcased in this year's programme.Recorded October 2024SHOW NOTESMusic designed by Olga WojciechowskaAnimate ProjectsUtopia PortalWaldeinsamkeitCwch Deilen (Leaf Boat)Focal Point GalleryLondon International Animation FestivalRoyal Television Society (RTS)Edinburgh Film FestivalFilm Cymru Beacons Short Film FundingAmy Morris ProducerMaryam Mohajer: And Granny Would DanceLizzy HobbsSamantha MooreBFI Network Short Film FundBFI Short Film Animation FundAlchemy Film and Arts FestivalAnnecyVienna ShortsTricky Women

This episode was recorded live at Playgrounds ‘In Motion’ last September. The panel was made up of Becky Sloan, Sophie Koko Gate and Laura Jayne Hodkins hosted by Hannah Lau-Walker.The panel discussed making super fun funny work, that looked at the process these brilliant directors undertake to create their unique films. ‘In Motion’ will be coming back in September, and we can’t wait to see you all there !! Recorded September 2023If you'd like to be kept up to date with our latest release you can join our newsletter: eepurl.com/goYUNTShe Drew That:www.shedrewthat.com/Follow us on:Instagram | Vimeo | LinkedInSHOW NOTESMusic designed by Olga WojciechowskaTame Impala Stop Motion Music VideoBlink StudiosDon’t Hug Me I’m scared (Shorts)Don’t Hug Me I’m scared (Series)Hayley and JoannaHot and TastyStrange BeastDHMIS CreativityJoe PellingBaker TerryRick and MortySlug LifeHalf WetCheese HeadsTrolli SweetsNicolas MenardBridget Meyne

In this episode we discuss our 2023 Salary Report with five brilliant women from the industry, unpacking the findings, discussion points, and recommendations.This episode is full of negotiation tips, thoughts on the impact of the current economic climate, and different points of view of salaries and current rates.Recorded January 2024If you'd like to be kept up to date with She Drew That sign up to our newsletter: eepurl.com/goYUNTShe Drew That:www.shedrewthat.comFollow us on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/shedrewthat/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@shedrewthatLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/she-drew-thatSHOW NOTESMusic designed by Olga Wojciechowskahttps://olgawojciechowska.com/Salary Report 2022Discussion 2022Salary Report 2023Dani AbramMelissa Bel GilAlina BopeleCatharine Pitt | Form PlayEmma Windsor | Back to Front StudiosDesign by womenAddressing Unconscious Bias: E Learning with ScreenSkillsUnconscious Bias Training for all‘Women who ask for pay rise less successful than men, UK poll reveals’ Dani Abram’s podcast: Retakes ‘Ep.17 Negotiating’ScreenSkills negotiating course ‘Developing the art of successful negotiation’Negotiating resources on ScreenSkillsAnimation & VFX Rates Guidance for film and TV 2022

This episode was recorded at the Royal College of Art back in August this summer. The panel was made of Abigail Addison, Sue Loughlin, Emily Jordon-Wilson, Emma Calder, and Stephen McNally who we spoke with after an Industry Day with the 2023 RCA Animation MA students.We kicked off the panel talking about first jobs and how they led our panellists to what they do today. We also spoke about entering the industry and film festivals, we think this episode is the perfect listen for anyone who’s recently graduated and not sure what the next steps are as well as those still studying and looking to prepare for life after education.We’d like to thank Carla MacKinnon for inviting us to the RCA and to all the students who shared their work, it was incredible to see such wonderful new talent about too enter the industry.Recorded August 2023If you'd like to be kept up to date with our latest release you can join our newsletter: eepurl.com/goYUNTShe Drew That: www.shedrewthat.com/Follow us on: Instagram | Vimeo | LinkedInSHOW NOTESMusic designed by Olga Wojciechowskahttps://olgawojciechowska.com/RCA Animation Programmehttps://www.rca.ac.uk/study/programme-finder/animation-ma/Carla MacKinnonhttps://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/carla-mackinnon/Abigail Addisonhttps://www.instagram.com/abbabaddison/?hl=enAnimate Projectshttps://animateprojects.org/Sue Loughlinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-loughlin-76075152?originalSubdomain=ukJellyhttps://www.thisisjelly.com/ukEmily Jordan-Wilsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-jordan-wilson-69472258Spindlehttps://www.spindle.co/Emma Calderhttps://www.instagram.com/pearly_oyster/Pearly Oysterhttps://www.pearlyoyster.com/Stephen McNallyhttps://www.instagram.com/stevmcn/Blink Inkhttps://blinkink.co.uk/our-work/Blink Industrieshttps://www.blinkindustries.tv/For full show notes please visit She Drew That's website: https://www.shedrewthat.com/interviews

**The original episode was mistakenly deleted. This is the same episode just reuploaded**In this episode, we’ll hear from the wonderful Laina Deene and Harriet Gillian talking about funding applications. Here they take us through what went into their applications for the FLAMIN Animation Fund and the BFI Short Form Animation Fund. We hope this sheds light on applying for funding and gets you all going after some of the brilliant funds out there !! Recorded April 2023 If you'd like to be kept up to date with our latest release you can join our newsletter: eepurl.com/goYUNT She Drew That:www.shedrewthat.com/ Follow us on:Instagram | Vimeo | LinkedInSHOW NOTESMusic designed by Olga WojciechowskaLaina DeeneKingston University Illustration & Animation BA (Hons)FLAMIN Animation: Deadline for current applications 22nd May 2023‘Tender Wasteland’ excerptHarriet GillianHannah JacobsZoe MuslimYour Mountain is WaitingBFI Short Form Animation FundHannah Lau-WalkerMatt LloydFilm LondonFilm London Short SchoolStrange BeastVimeo Staff PicksAnnecyBAFTAOverlap

Our last episode in season one of the ‘She Drew That Podcast’ is a discussion of our 2022 Salary Report. We sat down with five incredible women from the industry about our salary report, its findings and our recommendations.We thought it might be helpful to hear some thoughts from people in the industry about our salary report, so we spoke with Catharine Pitt co founder of Form Play, senior freelance producer Melissa Bel Gil, 2D TV Animator Dani Abram, 2D Commercial Animator Maki Yoshikura, and 3D TV & Film Character Animator Alina Bopele.Listen to them unpack the Animation & VFX rates guidance card, discuss what’s happening with rates in the industry right now and hear some brilliant advice.We think it’s an important listen for everyone in the industry and we’d love to hear your thoughts !! Recorded January 2023 If you'd like to be kept up to date with our latest release you can join our newsletter:eepurl.com/goYUNT She Drew That:www.shedrewthat.com/ Follow us on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/shedrewthat/Vimeo: vimeo.com/shedrewthatLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/she-drew-that SHOW NOTES Music designed by Olga Wojciechowskahttps://olgawojciechowska.com/ Salary Report Catharine PittMelissa Bel GilDani AbramMaki YoshikuraAlina Bopele Form Play Animation & VFX Rates Guidance for film and TV 2022 Salty Animators Salary Collection Aging in Animation Blair Enns

After our episode on 2D Directors, Sheetal Thankey and Hannah Jacobs joined SDT coordinator, Hannah Lau-Walker for a Q&A. In this episode, they chat about collaborating, what it means to be signed, and the difference between starting out as a director and when you get into those bigger projects.Recorded January 2023If you'd like to be kept up to date with our latest release you can join our newsletter:eepurl.com/goYUNTShe Drew That:www.shedrewthat.com/Follow us on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/shedrewthat/Vimeo: vimeo.com/shedrewthatLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/she-drew-thatSHOW NOTESMusic designed by Olga Wojciechowskahttps://olgawojciechowska.com/Sheetal ThankeyBecoming an Artist: Yayoi Kusama | TATE KidsHannah JacobsYour Mountain is WaitingHarriet GillianTalk to you by Anjana Vasan: Sheetal’s music videoKaty Wang

In this episode, we’ll hear from the brilliant directors Sheetal Thankey and Hannah Jacobs. They chat about their early careers, imposter syndrome, and how lovely collaboration can be. It’s truly a joy to hear them chat openly about the ups and downs of directing and creating your own films, so give it a listen now !! Recorded February 2022 If you'd like to be kept up to date with our latest release you can join our newsletter: eepurl.com/goYUNT She Drew That:www.shedrewthat.com/ Follow us on:Instagram | Vimeo | LinkedInSHOW NOTESMusic designed by Olga WojciechowskaCover design by Hannah JacobsSheetal ThankeyHannah JacobsStrange BeastSpirited AwayThe Triplets of BellevilleAdobe Animate (Flash)Central St. Martins Character AnimationUniversity of Brighton, Illustration BA (Hons)It’s Nice ThatAmazing World of GumballPunkyNexus StudioHeadspace‘Talk to you’ Music Video directed by Sheetal ThankeyCampbell HartleyYour Mountain is WaitingHarriet GillianVictoria JardineAnna GinsburgTED EDSchool of Life