Animation Instructors Announced for iAnimate's New Term
Want to Succeed in Animation? Learn from iAnimate's Animation Instructors Behind Disney, Pixar, Bungie & More
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 – Aspiring animators looking to break into the industry now have a direct line to the studios they dream of. iAnimate.net, the industry’s leading online animation school, is proud to announce its powerhouse roster of animation instructors, featuring working professionals from animation giants like Disney, Pixar, Bungie, Ubisoft, DreamWorks, and more.
iAnimate.net Instructors Roster:
Feature Animation Workshops
- Darrel Vasquez - Lagoon Black Studios
- Jim Van der Keyl - Singing Frog Studio
- Alexis Wanneroy - Fortiche Productions
- Angie Jones - Spicy Cricket Animation
- Tal Shwarzman - Pixar Animation Studios
Creature Animation Workshops
- Marco Foglia - Agora Studio
- Johnny Spinelli - MPC
- Scott Winthrop Holmes - Cinesite VFX
Game Animation Workshops
- Mike Walling - Bungie
- Kyle Kenworthy - Blizzard Entertainment
- Brad Faucheux - Blizzard Entertainment
- Kevin Rucker - Blizzard Entertainment
- Jeremy Collins - Blizzard Entertainment
- Charles Keey Icay - Electronic Arts (EA)
- Ricky Wood - People Can Fly
Maya for Animators
- Sean Callan - Hasbro Studios
These aren’t just teachers. They’re animators behind your favorite films and games, offering insider knowledge that goes far beyond textbooks and traditional classrooms.
What’s In It for Aspiring Animators?
At iAnimate, students don’t just learn animation—they live it. Through one-on-one feedback, real-world assignments, and professional workflows, students gain access to the tools, techniques, and insights that studios actually look for when hiring. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar schools, iAnimate evolves constantly to meet the demands of the industry, ensuring every lesson is relevant and impactful.
Whether you're aiming to animate heartfelt feature characters, realistic creatures, or responsive in-game performances, iAnimate gives you the chance to:
- Learn directly from industry veterans
- Get ahead of the competition with studio-proven techniques
- Build relationships with mentors who can help launch your career.
- Create a demo reel that stands out and gets noticed
- Master the skills studios need now—not what they needed 10 years ago
Real Teaching. Real Results.
As iAnimate Game Animation student Hannah Masbaum put it:
“My instructors always pushed me and my classmates to take each animation as far as we could. Every time I would think an animation was almost done, they would be able to see all the details that still needed to be ironed out.”
Early Enrollment Now Open for July 7, 2025 Start
Whether you're just starting out or refining your craft, iAnimate.net is now accepting early enrollment for its next workshop block starting July 7, 2025. Spots are limited and fill up quickly—reserve yours now and take the first step toward becoming a pro.
About iAnimate.net
Founded in 2010, iAnimate.net is a premier online animation school offering specialized workshops to equip aspiring and professional animators with industry-relevant skills. With courses led by seasoned animators from top studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, Disney, and Bungie, iAnimate provides hands-on training in Feature Animation, Creature Animation, Game Animation, Maya, Motion Capture, and more. Through personalized mentorship, real-world projects, and a focus on storytelling and performance, iAnimate empowers students to build professional demo reels and advance their careers in animation. Learn more at iAnimate.net.
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