The Executive Hour with Alison Mann Talent Manager and Co-President of Fourth Wall Animation at Fourth Wall Management
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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Talent Manager and Co-President of Fourth Wall Animation at Fourth Wall Management, Alison Mann. As an artist, Mann always knew she wanted to work in animation. She began her career at Nickelodeon as a finance department intern while attending Columbia College in Chicago. After graduating, she was offered the amazing opportunity to continue working with Nickelodeon/MTV as their recruiter/coordinator of talent relations. Through her 17 years in the industry, she gained experience in TV, film and gaming while working at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Zynga, Disney Interactive, Paramount Pictures Animation, and Illumination Entertainment. Full Bio »
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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Talent Manager and Co-President of Fourth Wall Animation at Fourth Wall Management, Alison Mann.
As an artist, Mann always knew she wanted to work in animation. She began her career at Nickelodeon as a finance department intern while attending Columbia College in Chicago. After graduating, she was offered the amazing opportunity to continue working with Nickelodeon/MTV as their recruiter/coordinator of talent relations. Through her 17 years in the industry, she gained experience in TV, film and gaming while working at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Zynga, Disney Interactive, Paramount Pictures Animation, and Illumination Entertainment.
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Testimonials
"Thanks Alison. Great information on animation." -MB Stevens
"Thank you Alison for an interesting and inspiring session." -Ingrid W.
"SO helpful! Thanks for your authenticity, Alison! It inspires me to be equally honest!" -Kay R.
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