WIFMCO Presents: Working in Animation

Join our discussion with two working professionals in the animation industry to understand what they do, some of the challenges they face, and how current technology is changing the industry.

WIth Alex Orrelle and Archer Dougherty

Alex Orrelle

A veteran of Hollywood animation, Alex Orrelle started his career at Pixar Studios, working on iconic films such as Finding Nemo (2003) and The Incredibles (2004). He then moved to Warner Brothers Animation and set up a CG animation crew for The Looney Tunes Show, and was animation director on Yogi Bear (2010). He was also Head of Story on Warner Bros Pictures’ Space Jam: A New Legacy(2021), and was the creative consultant for the multiple award winning Netflix film Klaus (2019).

Archer Dougherty

After several years as a successful fine artist, in 2020 Archer moved into film and animation. Starting as a pitch, concept, and set design artist, she immediately began working for studios such as Netflix Feature Animation, Warner Brothers Animation, Hasbro, and several indie studios. Archer works now primarily in Production Design and Art Direction for short films and series animation.

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