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Where: Online

When: November 11-13, 2021

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Opening Keynote with Lindsey Olivares

Thu, Nov 11th

6:45PM - 7:45PM

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Join our opening keynote talk by Lindsey Olivares, the production designer and lead character designer on Sony Pictures Animation's original animated comedy The Mitchells vs. The Machines, streaming now on Netflix. Lindsey will share some behind the scenes concept sketches and drawings that helped shape the visual look of one of the best films from the past few years. What's it like to both be the lead character designer and production designer? What is a production designer? Tune in to find out.

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Lindsey Olivares, Production Designer / Lead Character Designer, Sony Pictures Animation

Lindsey Olivares is the production designer and lead character designer on Sony Pictures Animation's original animated comedy The Mitchells vs. The Machines, streaming now on Netflix.

Before joining Sony Pictures Animation, Olivares worked as a freelance visual development artist and illustrator with a focus on character design and caricature. Her freelance clients have included Disney Television Animation, DreamWorks Animation, Locksmith Animation, Nickelodeon, Google, Furry Puppet Studio, Titmouse, Hornet Inc, Psyop, Airbnb, Pinterest, and Facebook. 

Her film credits include DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Penguins of Madagascar, and Trolls, as well as Sony Pictures Animation’s The Emoji Movie.

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