Find our DNEG Animation team in Cape Town!
DNEG Animation’s David Prescott (SVP, Creative) and Kara Oropallo (VP of Training, Outreach, & Artistic Development) will be heading to Cape Town next week to participate in the Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF)’s FAME Week Africa!
Happening August 24 – 26 2022, Fame Week Africa brings together co-related events focusing on the major creative economies, namely film, television and animation as well as music, and entertainment technology. It is open to all industry professionals and hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
As part of a session on Entrepreneurial Mentorship, David and Kara will share their insights about building and navigating creative careers in the below talk:
Cultivating your Creative Career & Company
August 25 2022 | 3:30PM SAST
Developing your creative career means more than just developing your craft – you have to learn how studios work, understand the business trends, and know how to collaborate with others. In this talk, DNEG Animation’s SVP, Creative David Prescott & VP of Training, Outreach, & Artistic Development Kara Oropallo will discuss industry roles, studio structures, and the common traps new artists and entrepreneurs fall into as they look to manage and grow their companies and careers. You’ll leave with tangible tips and tricks on how to navigate your career path!