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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.

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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

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SALARY REPORT DISCUSSION

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

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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

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2D DIRECTORS

Sheetal Thankey & Hannah Jacobs

In this episode, we'll hear from the brilliant directors, Sheetal Thankey and Hannah Jacobs !! They chat about their early careers, imposter syndrome, and how lovely collaboration can be.


Recorded February 2022

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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

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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

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COMMUNITY BUILDING Q&A

Hayley Akins & Knifeson Yu

After our episode on Community Building, Hayley Akins and Knifeson Yu join She Drew That founder, Hannah Lau-Walker for a Q&A. They chat about what they’ve been up to in the last year and answer some audience questions.


Recorded September 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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FREELANCE ANIMATION EPISODE

Eloise Garlick & Hannah Lau-Walker

This is a two part episode, between junior animator Eloise Garlick and senior animator Hannah Lau-Walker. They discuss finishing university and starting out a freelancer in the animation industry.


Recorded June 2021

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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.

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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.

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CORINNE LADEINDE

December 2020

Compositor turned Director

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HANAE SEIDA

November 2020

A Producer at London based production company, THE LINE

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ESTHER AJIBADE

October 2020

Layout Artist on Netflix series 'Deadendia'

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YINO HUAN

September 2020

A freelance 2D animator, on their way to being a 2D production manager

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BIMPE ALLIU

July 2020

Jr Concept Artist at Industrial Light and Magic in London

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