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Tracy Liu (She/Her)

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Tracy Liu is an Animation Producer and Illustrator from NYC who has worked on projects including Fortnite at Epic Games, Wonder Pets on Apple TV, and Noggin at Nickelodeon. Producer of the award-winning animated short film "bé hồng" (Little Persimmon). Her career began in the science and museum fields, focusing on natural history and interactive exhibits, where she was introduced to animation and game production. Beyond art, she enjoys playing video games, birdwatching, and writing stories about nature and the hidden depths of humanity. You can find her online @dioptasy on Instagram and at https://tracyproduces.carrd.co/

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DIY Dreams: Career-Building With Indie Animation & Screening

Yusra Shahid | Noël Wiggins | Flo Young | Ivan Gozali | Tracy Liu

What does it take to go from an idea to an industry-ready short? This panel explores how independent animation can become your strongest calling card — opening doors to studios, festivals, and future collaborators. We’ll walk through creative direction in collaborative projects, managing large teams, and building remote pipelines in global creative spaces.

As a case study, we’ll dive into the making of bé hồng (little persimmon) — a 2-minute award-winning short film created in just 9 days with a crew of 40+ artists through the Asians in Animation Immersive Lab.

The second half of the session invites the audience to connect and find new collaborators — a live creative matchmaking space designed to spark your next project and celebrate the spirit of community at LBX.

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