Local Career Resources: Production in Vancouver's Animation Industry

We've seen a boom in excellent resources for those of us in Production in Vancouver's animation industry, here are my faves!

Above: from Tuca & Bertie Season 2!

It's important to have access to quality work and career resources that are relevant to your location and occupation. Fortunately, the last couple years have seen a boom in excellent resources for those of us in Production in Vancouver's animation industry. Read on to learn more about some local gems!

Free Resources


Above: from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power


@soyouwannabeprod Instagram by Frances Padua

Sharp graphics and highly relevant info covering everything from Gmail and RV shortcuts, to departmental responsibilities, to inspirational quotes make up this snappy Production department Instagram. Follow it now and you'll feel more informed by the time you get to dailies. 

Don't Be a Jerk at Work podcast by Sarah, Tara, and Sandy

There are three seasons (and counting!) of this podcast from these three career advice pros! They cover everything from toxic positivity to paying your dues -- listen to become a better workplace human yourself!

Sandy Gunn Coaching & People Consulting Blog and Book Nook

Sandy is one of the hosts of Don't Be a Jerk at Work above and happens to also have an awesome blog for her own career coaching practice and an extremely helpful (and honest!) series of career book reviews.

A Course in Production

I mean you know I couldn't make this list without self promoting, right? I've made 20+ videos and a free ebook of my best advice and thought exercises for working in Production in the Animation industry. A tidy directory of everything can be found here.



Resources (small fee associated)

Above: The women of Irontown in Princess Mononoke


Women in Animation - Vancouver chapter

Women in Animation (WIA) has chapters all over the world, Vancouver being one of them! You have to pay for a membership (though they offer discounts for students!) They put on all sorts of interesting panels and talks, run mentorship circles, and have a talent database.

Women in Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV)

WIFTV focuses primarily on live action film and TV production more so than animation, and are still a fantastic local resource. Volunteering for them is how I got my start in animation!



BONUS: Remember, we're just making cartoons and cartoons can change the world! This is a Pinterest board archive of articles and fresh takes on animation that I maintain.


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