• Great ideas for animators who are starting out or looking for their next job<br><br>• Packed with information and insights<br><br>• Perfect for film students and art students<br><br><br><br>Animation is a multibillion-dollar industry. Here's an insider's guide to getting into that industry, staying there, and getting ahead. Author <b>David B. Levy</b> has interviewed the top pros in animation, including Steven Hillenburg, creator of <i>SpongeBob SquarePants</i>; Al Brodax, producer of <i>Yellow Submarine</i>; Teddy Newton, character designer on <i>The Incredibles</i>; Linda Simensky, senior director of <i>PBS Kids</i>; John R. Dilworth, creator of <i>Courage the Cowardly Dog</i>; and dozens of others to get their insights on creating a portfolio or reel, meeting animators, networking, and making the leap from working for others to pitching and selling. A resource section lists animation schools, film festivals, studios, Web sites, and publications to get budding animators off to an animated start.