Animation Addicts Podcast - Animated Movie Reviews & Interviews For Disney, Dreamworks, Pixar & Everything In Between!

Steve Hickner is the writer of the new book Animating Your Career, which is a guide to help creative people learn how to stay and progress in the animation industry. Hickner has a rich, 30-year career in animation working at a variety of studios such as Disney, Amblination, and DreamWorks. He's known as the "pro's pro" and has done nearly every job in animation. He is most notably known for co-directing The Prince of Egypt and Bee Movie. This interview discusses his new book, his advice for creative professionals, as well as telling different anecdotes and lessons learned from his career. Highlights: Steve discusses the two parts of his book: working in the animation industry and managing a team of creative people. He wouldn't be anywhere today without the support of other people. Catch and Fire; the 3 fan letters he's written to other studios. "The truest test of talent is longevity." "A great leader never misses an opportunity to build others up." Attitude, attitude, attitude! "You'll know the guys who are