ABSTRACT
After finishing undergraduate school, I enrolled at California Institute of the Arts to study animation with Jules Engel. I found Cal Arts beneficial because Jules created a supportive environment that encouraged students to see animation as an art form. Because he encouraged every student to recognize and develop his or her unique talents and contributions to the medium, I felt I had the ability to shape the medium of animation in addition to learning about it. At Cal Arts I also recognized the value of finishing work. I made a number of films there, and each time I completed a project, I felt more confident and inspired to make the next one.
