Animation Today: Navigating Today’s Film & TV Animation Business

Navigate the "New Normal" of film & TV animation

Learn from the Scene Planner on THE SIMPSONS

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar dive into the animation industry with us, where we're peeling back the layers to reveal how everything you thought you knew about the animation industry has shifted. This isn't just any webinar; it's your bllueprint through the maze of film and TV animation today. From the good old days to the wild ride of the current landscape, we're talking about everything that's changed - thanks, streaming! - and what it means for you, whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot your career.

To help you navigate the animation industry is Mike Disa, an accomplished director, producer, writer, and artist who directed on shows like the hit Netflix series PARADISE PD and is currently the Scene Planner for THE SIMPSONS, and has been in the animation industry for over twenty-five years. Mike found success working with studios such as Dreamworks, Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, and many others.

Get the scoop on how major studios, indie creators, and the streaming giants are mixing up the game, and what the "new normal" looks like now. Plus, we'll tackle the big questions: Who's hiring? What skills are in demand? And how is AI changing the creative process? This is about cutting through the noise to focus on what really matters for your career. Ready to embrace the change and see where it can take you? Let's jump in.

A favorite and fixture among the Stage 32 community, Mike is deeply entrenched in the world of animation and knows better than most what it takes to build a career in this industry.

PRAISE FOR MIKE'S PREVIOUS STAGE 32 EDUCATION:

"I had the chance to follow this workshop, and it was worth every penny. Mike Disa is an amazing teacher." -- Christian N.

"...Mike is an awesome person to work with!!! He has extensive experience in the industry and shared what is relevant to my project." -- Saundra M.

"...There was a profound statement that I'm going to paraphrase from Mike Disa in his Animation Writer's Lab (Great lab by the way): An amateur spends a lot of time writing. A professional gets a lot of stuff written." -- Martin D.