Journey of an animation production manager: from early beginnings to creative leadership

In this session we hear from Omari McCarthy and Nathan Addai - two rising figures in the animation world who offer insights into their career journeys from Black perspectives. Discover the path to success and some of the obstacles along the way as an animation production manager and as an animator and wellbeing training provider. From understanding career early-stages and training experiences to creative teamwork, collaboration, and leadership. 

Access requirements:

If there is anything we can do to accommodate your attendance please email animation@screenskills.com as soon as possible.
 
This event will have live Zoom captioning available and a recording will be made available on our website following the live event. 

Who it's for

This online session is suitable for all aspiring animation professionals -  especially those from minority ethnic backgrounds - who are eager to demystify the nuances of animation production and grow into influential roles in the industry. 

What it covers

In this webinar we hear from two rising figures in the animation world in conversation, offering insights into their career journeys from Black perspectives. 

About our speakers

Omari McCarthy is an animation producer from Birmingham, with a career rooted in children's media. He served as production manager on Kitti Katz (KidsCave Studios / Netflix), and brings his expertise in managing both short-form and long-form animated series to Birmingham-based Second Home Studios. 

His credits include Mr Bean: The Animated Series (Tiger Aspect / Boomerang), Hey Duggee (Studio AKA / CBeebies), Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed (Jellyfish Pictures / Emanata Studios / CBBC) and as a screenwriter he has written for series such as Justin’s House, Jojo & Gran Gran, Tim Rex In Space and Jamie Johnson FC.

Nathan Addai is an award-winning animator, entrepreneur, and recent Animation Studies Lecturer, mixings his animation specialism with his experience in youth work, mental health support and poetry/rap, to address social issues. He is the founder of Mental Roots, a growing multimedia movement incorporating animation, workshops and podcasting to highlight various 'minority-ethnic' experiences in mental health. The first Mental Roots animation was commissioned by Rural Media and released by the BBC.

This webinar is funded by the ScreenSkills Animation Skills Fund with contributions from UK animation productions.

How to apply

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Contact information

Email: animation@screenskills.com