Lucasfilm Animation to Host Panels at LightBox Expo and Recruit New Artists
Lucasfilm Animation will have a presence at this year’s LightBox Expo with three panels, as well as a recruiting table where they will be reviewing artist portfolios for consideration. This is the 5th annual LightBox Expo celebrating the artists and creators behind many popular films, animation, games, TV shows and illustrations, The Expo runs from October 27 through October 29 and will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center in downtown Pasadena, California. Check out the descriptions of the panels below:
October 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
THE LIFE OF A SHOT WITHIN THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE
Athena Portillo, Andre Kirk, Paul Zinnes, Keith Kellogg, Joel Aron, Akanksha Sahu, Brad Rau
Taking a shot from Star Wars: The Bad Batch through our pipeline, from the Script Page through Design, Assets, Animatic, Animation, Lighting, FX and Final Frame(s).
October 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
YOUR CAREER PATH AT LUCASFILM ANIMATION
Dawn Carlos, Caitlin Cheek, Tori Niu, Greg Verreault, Miguel Perez, Molly Denmark, Tanha Dil
A group of talented artists from Lucasfilm Animation will be discussing their career path to LAL as well as their roles and responsibilities! This includes disciplines within concept design, digital assets, story, animation, lighting, lighting concepts, editorial and post.
October 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
STORY AND ANIMATION FOR STAR WARS: VISIONS VOLUME 2 – THE PIT
Lucasfilm’s LeAndre Thomas, D’ART Shtajio’s Darnell Isom & Lucasfilm Animation’s Joel Aron
A deep dive with the filmmakers on the story and animation for Star Wars: Visions – The Pit, including a walkthrough of the process, exclusive art, and commentary on the film.
Lucasfilm’s recruitment arm also officially announced that they will be actively searching for new artists at the Expo, including reviewing portfolios for consideration.
Lucasfilm Animation is excited to attend Lightbox Expo 2023. We will have 3 panel talks at the expo and will be reviewing artist portfolios for future consideration. If you're attending in person, we look forward to meeting you at our booth! #JoinTheForce #LightBoxExpo2023 pic.twitter.com/iNrIkUmYdL
— Lucasfilm Recruiting (@JoinTheForce) October 2, 2023
If you’re able to make it to this year’s Expo, don’t miss out on these panels with many of the creators and staff from The Bad Batch, Visions Volume 2, and more!
When she isn't watching her friends and family's eyes glaze over at the mention of The Clone Wars, she's at the park with her dog, Melvin, or on the couch with a book in one hand and a drink in the other. Physically, she lives in Ohio; spiritually, she lives in Naboo.
