VANAS Alumni

Natalia Ivanova-Dostoevskaya

Writing for Animation

Natalia produced series KID-E-CATS and LITTLE TIARAS. Vancouver Animation School helped Natalia to create a preschool series SPACE Dr.CAT and produced it. Now it's rising star.

Can you tell us a bit of your art background prior to VANAS?

Produced series KID-E-CATS and LITTLE TIARAS.

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Natalia Ivanova Dostoevskaya VANAS writing for animation — Natalia Ivanova-Dostoevskaya Writing for Animation student Pitch Bible artwork

What were your motivations to take the program?

Hollywood experience.

How has VANAS helped you?

I created a preschool series SPACE Dr.CAT and produced it. Now it's rising star.

Can you mention some A-ha! moments during your education?

Jack Enyart and his hat.

How do you compare your art skills before and after VANAS?

Learning strengthened my experience, I learned a new teaching method. Currently Natalia is a Vice General Producer of Animation Business Development at RED CARPET STUDIO.

What was your favourite class and teacher? (why?)

Teacher's Feedback

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