I got a fall internship with a Studio!!
Hello! I have talked on here a little while ago but I wanted to give an update on myself in terms of breaking in the door to the animation industry.
So, during my winter break in college, I noticed how much my skills have improved and gave sending emails for any internships a shot. Out of the couple emails that I sent, one replied back and was very interested in working with me. Zoom down to early may, I had an interview with the Co- Owner and surprisingly he was a very down to earth, nice, and funny guy. He was telling me as to how he broke into the industry when I was his age as a junior in college by working alongside a film studio to organize files, help with camera work, etc.
Right as we were about to wrap up, he asked me if I've ever interviewed with an animation studio before and I said "no, this is my first time". A while later, I get a confirmation that I got the internship and will tell me more info about it in late July. I had a mix of so many emotions but I was very proud for getting in the door I've always wanted to break into, I am forever grateful for getting given the opportunity from them.
My advice (as someone that just recently got lucky and experienced this) is that even if a studio isn't offering a job/ an internship, it doesn't hurt to ask.