Not long ago, the main road to animation careers ran through art schools, and while many young animators still follow that path, other avenues are emerging.
Just ask Jenna Boyd, Nickelodeon’s senior VP of development. “The Internet has connected animators and artists around the world through Tumblr, Vimeo, YouTube, web comics and other social media channels,” she says.
Nick’s response: “We have a scout who scours the Internet to find talent. You have to do that. It’s the new normal.”
Nickelodeon shows like C.H. Greenblatt’s “Harvey Beaks” and Chris Savino’s “Loud House” reflect the new paradigm. By casting a wide net online, Greenblatt found talents like Monica Ray and Hannah Ayoubi; both are now developing Nick shows.
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