We regularly ask our interviewees what makes them happy because at the end of the day, what else really matters? We’ve highlighted some of the responses below.

Nicholas Manning | 3D Character Animator, CG Previz Artist, Writer and Producer

What makes me most happy about the work that I do is that I get to craft compelling animated stories to entertain audiences and offer people new perspectives on topics they may be unfamiliar with. I also love bringing animated films to fruition in a collaborative environment; working with other artists and creatives that bring their own skills and expertises to the project that ultimately make the work bigger than any one of us could have done on our own. The combination of working in a medium that I love and growing as a collaborator with others is the most rewarding experience an animator can have, and I am lucky enough to live in that reality. Read more>>

Hsing-Chia Hsieh | Lens-based Artist

Being with people I care about makes me happy. I feel secure when we spend time, share our common ground, and experience something new. That happiness could be extended to people who resonate with your work. When they know your story, the connection begins. Read more>>