INTERVIEWS
Once a month our newsletter would carry a Q&A with a woman in the industry to shed some light on different career paths within animation. Although we stopped running the Q&A segment in 2021, we felt that this spotlighting was a useful resource. So, in that same year we began recording conversations between junior and senior women within a specific specialism. Here we’ve collected all these conversations and Q&A’s exchanges which we hope you’ll find interesting as well as helpful in demystifying the industry.
WE JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
Becky Sloan, Sophie Koko Gate and Laura Jayne Hodkins
This episode was recorded at the Playgrounds ‘In Motion’ London edition last September. The panel was made of Becky Sloan, Sophie Koko Gate and Laura Jayne Hodkins hosted by Hannah Lau-Walker in front of a live audience inside Tottenham Court Roads ‘Outernet’.
The panel discussed women making super fun funny work, that looked at the process these brilliant directors undertake to create their unique films.
Recorded September 2023
SALARY REPORT DISCUSSION 2023
Dani Abram, Melissa Bel Gil, Alina Bopele, Catharine Pitt and Emma Windsor
This episode is a discussion of our 2023 Salary Report. We sat down with five brilliant women from the industry and unpacked the Salary Report its discussion points and recommendations.
This episode is full of negotiation tips, thoughts on the impact current economic climate and different points of view when it comes to salaries and current rates.
Recorded January 2024
WHAT NOW?!
Royal College of Art Industry Panel Discussion
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.
Recorded August 2023
FUNDING APPLICATIONS
Laina Deene & Harriet Gillian
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
SALARY REPORT DISCUSSION 2022
Catharine Pitt, Melissa Bel Gil, Dani Abram, Maki Yoshikura & Alina Bopele
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 brilliant women from the industry and unpacked the Animation & VFX rates guidance card, the Salary Report, and its recommendations.
We think it’s an important listen for everyone in the industry and we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Recorded February 2023
2D DIRECTORS Q&A
Sheetal Thankey & Hannah Jacobs
After our episode on 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 2023
STUDIO FOUNDERS Q&A
Marie-Margaux Scanatovits & Kathrin Steinbacher
After our episode on Studio Founders, Kathrin Steinbacher, half of Studio Desk and Marie-Margaux Scanatovits, CD and co founder of Moth Studio join SDT coordinator, Hannah Lau-Walker for a Q&A. They chat in this episode about the organic nature of creating a studio, the importance of a good accountant and advice for graduates.
Recorded December 2022
STUDIO FOUNDERS EPISODE
Marie-Margaux Scanatovits & Kathrin Steinbacher
In this episode we’ll hear from the wonderful Kathrin Steinbacher, half of Studio Desk and the brilliant Marie-Margaux Scanatovits, CD and co founder of Moth Studio. Here they chat about starting their careers, how things have changed and what it has been like setting up their own studios.
Recorded November 2021
COMMUNITY BUILDING EPISODE
Hayley Akins & Knifeson Yu
In our ninth episode, we will hear from the wonderful founder and CEO of Motion Hatch, Hayley Akins, and the brilliant Knifeson Yu, founder of Onion Ghost. This month they’ll be chatting about community building, and how they originate and grow.
Recorded September 2021
PRODUCER & PRODUCTION MANAGER Q&A
Hanae Seida & Yino Huan
After our episode on Producers and Production Managers, Hanae Seida and Yino Huan join She Drew That founder, Hannah Lau-Walker for a Q&A. They cover questions sent in by our audience, including one of the longest “quick fire” rounds.
Recorded August 2022
PRODUCER & PRODUCTION MANAGER EPISODE
Hanae Seida & Yino Huan
In our seventh episode, we will hear from the incredible Yino Huan, freelance animator turn Production Manager, and the amazing human that is Hanae Seida, Head of Production at The Line. Here they chat about getting into production and the different sides of producing in the animation industry.
Recorded October 2021
FREELANCE ANIMATION Q&A
Eloise Garlick & Hannah Lau-Walker
After our two part episode on freelance animators with Eloise Garlick and Hannah Lau-Walker, they return for a Q&A to answer your questions. In this episode, they chat about online courses, ways to keep engaged in the industry, and most importantly learning how to post gifs on Slack.
Recorded June 2022
FUNDING Q&A
Helen Brunsdon & Harriet Gillian
After our episodes on funding in animation, Helen Brunsdon, and Harriet Gillian join, She Drew That founder, Hannah Lau-Walker for a Q&A. They cover questions sent in by our audience. This episode touches upon funding resources, distribution, and a lot more.
FUNDING EPSIODE
Helen Brunsdon & Harriet Gillian
This is a two part episode, where the incredible producer Helen Brunsdon, director of the BAA's, chats with wonderful writer Harriet Gillian. They discuss funding within the animation industry, the importance of finding the right team, and spotting opportunities.
