SVA had a strong presence at this year’s SIGGRAPH, the world’s largest annual conference and exhibition of computer graphics and interactive techniques, which took place July 30–August 3 in Los Angeles. In addition to many alumni showcasing their animation, computer art, VFX and VR work at the event, SVA department chairs and staff spent the week networking with alumni, industry professionals and recruiters to build the College’s network on the west coast.

Angie Wojak, director of Career Development; Adam Natale, director of SVA Theatre; and Jane Nuzzo, director of Alumni Affairs and Development spent a day at Warner Brothers Animation where they met with Jeff Mednikow (BFA Animation 2005), producer, director and storyboard artist for the company on television programs including Cartoon Network’s Teen Titans Go!, Be Cool and Scooby-Doo!. Mednikow also wrote, directed and produced a trio of DC Comics Superhero Shorts for the Green Arrow and has a feature film currently in production. He told the team about his upcoming projects, talked about future opportunities for interns and animators at the studio, and took the group on a tour of the historic Warner Brothers lot. The SVA group also met with DC Comics/Vertigo executive editor, Mark Doyle, and learned about his upcoming projects, which include overseeing alumnus Gerard Way’s (BFA 1999 Cartooning) Little Animal series.

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