Erica Pinto (She/Her)

Animator

Erica is the Cinematic Animation Lead at Respawn Entertainment, and has worked in the gaming industry since her first internship at Electronic Arts in 2003. She has contributed to many highly successful titles and IPs including God of War and the Medal of Honor series. She has given talks at Gnomon, the Game Developers Conference, and Comic-Con, and enjoys doing outreach to inspire the next generation of game developers. Erica earned her BFA at the UCLA School of Film, Television and Digital Media, and additionally received an MFA through the UCLA Animation Workshop. As a board member for ASIFA-Hollywood, she hopes to help create and strengthen connections between animators working in every medium.

PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE

Sunday 10/25, 12:00PM-1:00PM

Leveling Up a Career in Gaming Animation

Ballroom G | ASIFA-Hollywood | Andy Latham | Sebastien Dussault | Erica Pinto

Building a lasting career in game animation takes more than talent or a nice reel. Join leaders from Agora Studio and Steamroller Studios as they share what they learned collaborating on the Annie Award–winning South of Midnight.

From the technical skills studios look for to the soft skills that matter just as much, this panel explores how adaptability, teamwork, and a learning mindset help you thrive in a competitive and ever‑evolving industry.

Whether you’re blocking out your first hit reaction or directing epic cinematics, you’ll leave with practical insights to help you level up your game animation career.

Skill Level: General Audience

Erica Pinto (She/Her)

Leveling Up a Career in Gaming Animation

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