Animation Industry Podcast
Episode 122: Michael Surrey Shares His Big Break Into Disney And How He Worked His Way Up
27 Jul 2021
This episode features veteran Disney animator and current Creative Director of Story and Animation at Spire Animation Studios, Michael Surrey. In this chat, Surrey shares how he got his big break at Disney in the 90s, how he worked his way up the animation ranks, and what he learned about pursuing a lasting and fulfilling career in animation without burnout. You'll also learn: *How to make yourself invaluable when you’re just starting out *The mindset you need to get into to make a character perform naturally *His best advice for those looking to have a long career in animation Add Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-surrey-6525a234/ Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.surrey/?hl=en
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