2024/25 Academy Guest Artists Booklet

FILM & NEW MEDIA

NAME Lisa Dosson PROFESSION Storyboard artist at Disney EDUCATION Kendall College of Art and Design SPECIAL NOTES Seasoned professional with experience on projects for Disney, Bento Box, and Fox Television

VISIT DETAILS September 2024 – Worked with animation students to elevate their work, and guided students in life-drawing and storyboarding sessions.

Lisa Dosson

NAME F. Hudson Miller (IAA 72-76) PROFESSION Sound editor at Warner Bros. Studios EDUCATION Master of Fine Arts in Cinema Production from the University of Southern California

VISIT DETAILS Oct. 15-21 and May – Presented a master class, screening, and a Q&A session with film and animation students. Miller introduced students to the role that sound plays in storytelling, guiding them through the process of integrating sound design into the timeline, screenplay, and character development. Additionally, he worked with students in a workshop setting, providing early-stage sound design opportunities for students developing scripts. He returned in May to work with seniors on their film projects.

F. Hudson Miller Alumni

NAME Troy Quane PROFESSION Professional film director

EDUCATION Master’s degree in computer animation from New York University SPECIAL NOTES Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film - Nimona VISIT DETAILS Oct. 30-Nov. 4 – Quane presented a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Nimona , offering insights into its transition from a graphic novel to an animated feature, followed by a Q&A session. Quane also gave portfolio reviews to help students refine their work for college applications and served as a judge for the Animation Pitch Competition, streamlining real-time feedback on character development and storytelling. NAME Alina Bobrova (IAA 14-17) PROFESSION Fine art photographer and multidisciplinary artist EDUCATION Parsons School of Design VISIT DETAILS Oct. 31-Nov. 2 – Led a Q&A session for film and animation students, sharing insights into Bobrova’s post-Interlochen journey and career. She also encouraged students to explore their artistic aspirations, including careers in spoken-word and visual storytelling.

Troy Quane

Alina Bobrova Alumni

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