Animation Career Secrets: Ex-ILM Talent Manager Indiana Wilson

In this week's episode of the Animators Journey Podcast, host Lucas Ridley interviews Indiana Wilson, a seasoned professional in the visual effects industry and former ILM talent manager. Indiana shares her unique career path from anthropology to VIP events, and eventually into the film industry. She discusses her experiences at ILM, offering valuable insights into the recruitment process, best practices for CVs and reels, and tips for acing animation job interviews. Ideal for aspiring animators and professionals looking to advance their careers, this episode is packed with practical advice and industry secrets.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:49 Early Career and Transition to Film Industry
02:57 Joining ILM and Talent Management Insights
04:26 CV and Application Tips
15:15 Interview Processes and Industry Insights
25:00 The Importance of Tone in Interviews
25:33 Handling Nervousness During Interviews
28:12 Interview Horror Stories
33:00 Basic Interview Tips and Etiquette
40:52 Asking the Right Questions in Interviews
45:47 Final Thoughts and Outro

[@alexsroland]

Really enjoyed this discussion! There’s so many helpful nuggets in here. In fact all of your podcast episodes are a big help

[@billypodol9006]

I agree that using RUclips as a platform for a demo reel is a good choice. It's disappointing and shame for it if recruiters and their company don't use an adblocker or have a premium account.