Being the rabid animation aficionado that I am, I have amassed a vast knowledge and collection of resources related to animation that are often useful to others. Luckily I am also blessed (or cursed!) with a knack for organization. So, I often work as a consultant to companies and people that need expert advice on animation presented efficiently. Whether you need data on films and productions, advice on industry relations, analysis of market sectors or well-written marketing and PR materials, I can provide discreet, professional services by the hour or on a project-contract basis. My clients benefit from my unique resources such as:
– I have a comprehensive, indexed collection of animation resources such as books, magazines and festival catalogs, thousands of animated films on video and DVD, and rare animation history artifacts such as pre-cinema devices and flipbooks.
– I am in constant contact with animators, industry executives and other “animation people” around the world.
– As a journalist covering animation for trade magazines, I am “tooned-in” to the latest developments in the field.
– Because I am also an animator and teacher, I am in touch with the craft of animation and the realities of animation production.
– I have attended animation festivals and conferences regularly since 1992.
– As an elected member of the board of directors of The International Animated Film Association (ASIFA), I play an active role in the domestic and international animation communities.