At Max the Mutt Animation School we are constantly in touch with our graduates who have embarked on great careers in the animation and gaming industries. This sense of community is very important to us; it results in an ongoing dialogue between our past students and those currently studying at the school.

One such opportunity for current students to hear first hand invaluable industry experience was the visit of Matt Rose, a team leader for EA Games Vancouver (class of 2004). Matt spoke to students at length and was quick to point out how important skill sets and levels of professionalism taught at Max the Mutt have been to his career.

Another alumni who recently happened to drop by and visit with school director Maxine Schacker was Sean Ng Qui Sang (Class of 2001). Sean has worked for Lynn Johnston of “For Better or For Worse” fame assisting with the development of her website and is currently living in England where he animates with Flash.

It is a wonderful experience seeing our graduates lead fulfilling professional lives and we encourage them to come back to share that with us!

Photo from left to right: Maxine Schacker, Sean Nq Qui Sang, Matt Rose, Tina Seemann

Ties to the animation industry are vital at Max the Mutt Animation School. We don’t believe in developing students in a vacuum and try at every opportunity to have industry leaders visit our premises.

A recent guest was Ann Denman, Head Co-Ordinator for the Platform International Animation Festival (Portland, Oregon- June 25th to 30th). Ann was on hand to meet Max the Mutt students and view their work while answering questions pertaining to the festival.

We work hard at Max the Mutt to actively promote the efforts of students to major animation festivals worldwide. In fact, this year students will be represented in exotic locales such as Anima Mundi in Rio, Brazil!

Without the tireless efforts of festival personnel like Ann, worthy student work just wouldn’t get seen and we want to thank her for taking the time to drop by!

Photo: Ann Denman (third from left)