PNYA Webinar Considers Animation’s Past, Present and Future

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Tue, 08/25/2020 - 13:44 -- Nick Dager

The heads of two of New York’s leading animation studios will discuss prospects for their industry in the next edition of Post Break, the weekly webinar series from Post New York Alliance. James Belfer of Brooklyn’s Cartuna and Mary Nittolo of the Studio NYC will reveal how their companies are surviving the pandemic and how they plan to thrive in the future. The free event, which is called The Business of Animation: Past, Present and Future is slated for Thursday, August 27 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

The heads of two of New York’s leading animation studios will discuss prospects for their industry in the next edition of Post Break, the weekly webinar series from Post New York Alliance.Like many companies in the entertainment and advertising industries, animation studios have had to rethink their business models in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this lively, one-hour session, Belfer and Nittolo will review animation’s evolving landscape. Are tax credits offered by the state of New York helping or hurting animation producers? Where will future opportunities lie?

What positions are animation studios looking to fill? If you are a young animation professional, a seasoned veteran or simply someone who cares about the industry’s future, you won’t want to miss this insightful session. PNYA chair Yana Collins Lehman will moderate. Following the webinar, attendees will have an opportunity to join small, virtual breakout groups for discussion and networking.

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