Career Pathways in Animation & Digital Visualization: An Interview with J. Chris Wall

In this one-on-one interview with J. Chris Wall, Executive Producer & Showrunner of The Wingfeather Saga, we'll discuss the business and creative aspects of the largest crowdfunded animated family series of all time, including its partnership with equity crowdfunding platform Angel Studios, the show's upcoming third season debuting this November, and the show's innovative approach to animation through technology. We'll also explore the job market for animation and digital visualization in Tennessee, how the show's longer production cycle creates more stable creative careers, and the transferability of digital visualization skills to industries such as healthcare, construction & architecture, entertainment & media, and other experiential businesses. We'll close the conversation by taking a few questions from the audience on the variety of career paths offered by animation and digital visualization in Tennessee.

About J. Chris Wall

J. Chris Wall is a 25-year veteran of kids and family animation and co-founded Shining Isle Productions in 2016, an independent animation studio. He is EP/Showrunner of "The Wingfeather Saga" animated series, which ranks as the largest animated, crowd-funded kids/family project in history, raising over $7 million for the first two seasons. He spent over a decade producing the VeggieTales direct-to-video series with Big Idea and Dreamworks Animation. That includes the popular “Wonderful Wizard of Ha’s,” “Saint Nicholas,” and “Noah’s Ark.” He is also the creator of the puppet/mixed-media “Slugs & Bugs Show” with two seasons in distribution. Chris is passionate about developing projects with stories of truth and beauty. When not working to bring thoughtful and meaningful art into the world, you can find Chris outside with his wife and kids, deriving creativity and inspiration from the outdoors around Nashville, TN.

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