Pasadena Convention Center
Buy Tickets!

Jim McKenzie (He/Him)

Modeler/Sculptor Animator
Jim McKenzie is an LA based artist, animator and director best known for his cinematic art process videos and whimsically dark characters. From stopmotion to sculpture, McKenzie’s art has been exhibited across the world and even resurrected a giant 100 foot animatronic of his character “The Scarecrow” in Italy. Gaining over 300 million views, his art process films have helped his characters turn into a successful designer toy brand. His latest animation work is featured in the upcoming Tim Burton documentary, Netflix’s Love Death and Robots, as well as Art Directing Lego’s stop motion “Build The Change” inspiring children to learn through play.

PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE

Nick’s Friends In Film Live: Create Your Own Industry

Room 211 | School of Visual Arts | Jim McKenzie | Milo Ferguson | Sara Ho | Nick Manfredi

Join us for a candid and inspiring panel discussion with creative professionals who are forging unique paths within, and outside of, the animation industry by balancing studio work with independent creative projects. Through this conversation, we will embark on a journey to explore how artists navigate building sustainable careers while maintaining and prioritizing their authenticity, skills, artistic identity, and personal values. Panelists will share realistic and relevant advice, insight, and strategies to be successful in making a living in animation today. This event will be recorded live for an episode of Nick’s Friends in Film, a podcast that celebrates the lives and work of creatives across animation, games, and filmmaking!

HELLO THERE! INTERESTED IN LIGHTBOX EXPO?

Join our mailing list to get news, updates, upcoming events, and much more!