Claire Keane, Manu Arenas, Diana Ling, Sunmin Inn, Grace Kum, and Arthur Fong discuss the visual development process as it pertains to animation as they share stories from their careers about the importance of team collaboration and the hurdles they need to overcome to create the perfect world for the story they’re trying to tell. Q&A to follow. Moderated by Marlon West.

Join Marlon West, Phillip Boutte Jr., Frank Abney, Everett Downing, Chrystin Garland, and Mike Uwandi for a discussion about their experiences being Black artists and creatives in the entertainment industry and how they continue to break barriers in their creative roles. Moderated by Phillip Boutte Jr.