Nick Manfredi (He/Him)

Director

Nick Manfredi is a Podcaster, Director and Previs Artist based out of Los Angeles. Nick's short film “Taking The Plunge" ended up reaching over 50 Million people across the internet, and the film won a Student Academy Award as well as a College Television Award (Student Emmy). From there Nick has gone on to work at animation studios like Disney Animation, Blue Sky Studios, The Third Floor and DreamWorks Animation. Working on such films as Encanto, Thor Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Dogman, Piece By Piece, and the Bad Guys 2. He currently produces his own interview podcast “Nicks Friends In Film” where he speaks with his friends and colleagues about their inspiring careers in film, television, games, and all things entertainment! Nick is simultaneously working at DreamWorks Animation Studios on a new animated feature!

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Friday 10/24

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

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!

Nick Manfredi (He/Him)

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

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