Production Crew
It takes a lot more than just artists and writers to create a great television show. It takes hundreds of people who are commonly referred to as “The Crew.” Members of the production crew are critical to the success of any production and have a variety of roles. One day a crew member might be organizing video assets and delivering assets while the next they might be paying bills and renting studio space.
When I was 8, I remember watching a new show that changed my life forever; this show was called Transformers (G1). I knew right then and there I wanted to work in cartoons and maybe one day hopefully be part of such an amazingly cool show. Well, 26 years later and with positive encouragement from my parents, a love for animation, and a determination to do what I set out to do, I AM working for Transformers, Transformers: Prime!
Mathias Dougherty
Production Manager
TRANSFORMERS PRIME
Having the opportunity to work with extraordinary actors such as the man who brings Optimus Prime to life is one of the most exciting things about my job in casting for animation. Also, I love being able to contribute my own creativity into each story and getting to see those choices come to life when the character speaks.
Lorena Gallego
Casting Coordinator
TRANSFORMERS PRIME and GI JOE RENEGADES
If you have a dream, hold onto it tight and believe in it, even when no one else does. When I was a kid I used to play with my Transformers every day and wish that I got to be an Autobot. Now my job is to help create Transformers cartoons. I like to tell everyone that Optimus Prime is my boss! How cool is that?
Nathan Johnson
Production Assistant
TRANSFORMERS PRIME
I was always the creative type. I spent a lot of time as a kid sketching around, coming up with my own cartoon/videogame/anime worlds and characters. Now that I’m older, I can see that animation is the perfect place for folks like me: folks that want to hold on to their passion for creativity. Every day, I watch worlds come to life, filled with ninjas, robots - even ninja robots! This is quite possibly the coolest job on the planet!
Gerald Kaye
Production Assistant
GI JOE RENEGADES
I love working in animation because it's a job where using your imagination is encouraged. I get the opportunity to help bring stories to life and it's really rewarding to see it all come together on screen.
Tracey Marzioli
Production Assistant
GI JOE RENEGADES
Cartoons are my favorite form of storytelling because anything you could imagine can come to life. As a production assistant on GI Joe, I get to be a part of that creative process.
Amanda McCann
Production Assistant
GI JOE RENEGADES
I remember getting up early on Saturdays, pouring a big bowl of Fruit Loops and watching cartoons all morning. At that age, I did not think that it would be my job to actually make the cartoons. It can be hard work, but it is fun and exciting too. Everyday I get to bring imagination to life and relive my childhood. At the same time I am making memories for the children today.
Tim Wolkiewicz
Production Coordinator
GI JOE RENEGADES