The Spring 2019 FableVision interns have arrived and are already working together to knock their projects out of the park! Boasting a stellar roster stacked with five key players, the 2019 FableVision “MiniVisionaries” team is ready to go! Come and meet the players: five talented ladies from the Boston area who face challenges head on and are excited to bring their expert skills to the game.
Mackenzie Bright
Education (School, Major) : Tufts University, English with a minor in Film and Media Studies
Hometown: Duxbury, MA
Position: Marketing Intern
How did you become a MiniVisionary? What brought you to the team?
I heard about FableVision through one of my professors, Julie Dobrow, who teaches a Children and Mass Media class. She often talked about Tufts alums who had internships at FableVision before, and they always loved them. I looked into FableVision, loved their work and general atmosphere, and decided to apply for a spring marketing internship. The rest is history!
How have you sharpened your skills since joining Team FableVision?
I have learned a lot about how to craft the FableVision “voice” in blogs and social media posts! It was tricky at first, but I’ve really started to get the hang of it. I’ve also learned how to write case studies, which are synopses of projects that FableVision has done.
What are you most excited about for your semester at FableVision?
I am just so incredibly excited to have the opportunity to intern at a place that loves children’s media as much as FableVision does!! The true passion shows in everything they do, and you can’t ask to work on a better team.
You’re a graduating senior! What are your post-grad plans?
Right now I’m applying for jobs anywhere and everywhere in the marketing, editing, or writing sphere. Anywhere that I can use my love for books, media, marketing, and writing!
Speed Round
Favorite childhood movie or TV show: The Emperor’s New Groove.
Favorite food: Pasta.
Dream job? I would love to write my own books!
Fritos or Doritos? Doritos!
Three things you would bring on a desert island? A box of Cheez-Its, a P. G. Wodehouse book, and a DVD set of Parks and Recreation.
Favorite female visionary? Amy Poehler.
Eileen Moynihan
Education (School, Major): Simmons University, Public Relations/Marketing Communications
Hometown: Northborough, MA
Position: Marketing Intern
Portfolio link: eileenmoynihan.com
How did you become a MiniVisionary? What brought you to the team?
Paul Reynolds and Andrea Calvin came to one of my classes in September to give a presentation about FableVision. They talked about the work done in the studio and The Reynolds Center, and I was pretty blown away. I desperately wanted to work here, so I connected with Paul and Andrea after their presentation and got in contact with Sarah Ditkoff, the Communications Director. A few months later, I sent Sarah Ditkoff my resumé, interviewed, and now I’m here!
How have you sharpened your skills since joining Team FableVision?
Before coming to FableVision, I didn’t know how complicated it can be to draft tweets. I hadn’t used Twitter in years, so I forgot how difficult it is to get a point across in 280 characters. So much information to fit in one small box! I think I’ve (almost) mastered the art of tweeting. Or at least I’m getting better at it.
What are you most excited about for your semester at FableVision?
I love our intern project. We’re so lucky to have such a talented bunch of interns working on this project! I can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve come up with.
You’re a graduating senior! What are your post-grad plans?
I’m planning to stay in Boston and work in the city. While it’s a little scary to graduate, I’m excited to start the next phase of my life. I’ve always liked working, so I think I’ll adjust pretty well to a full-time job. Once I get one!
Speed Round
Favorite childhood movie or TV show: Arthur.
Favorite food: Any and all things potato.
Dream job? Best-selling author. With a secret pen name so I can live in anonymity.
Fritos or Doritos? Fritos. Did you know they only have 3 ingredients?
Three things you would bring on a desert island? A LifeStraw, a Costco-sized jar of Nutella, and a tent.
Favorite female visionary? Ruth Wakefield, the inventor of the chocolate chip cookie.
Beatrice Mutasah
Education (School, Major): Lesley University, Animation with minors in Illustration and Sociology
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
Position: Art Intern
Portfolio link: bmutasah.wixsite.com/portfolio
How did you become a MiniVisionary? What brought you to the team?
When I started attending Lesley University, numerous professors recommended that I intern at FableVision. I ended up being drawn to the friendly environment and support that the company provides for interns.
How have you sharpened your skills since joining Team FableVision?
I really enjoyed learning ActionScript 3.0. Initially, there was a lot of problem-solving, but now I’m eager to delve even further and learn about other programming languages.
What are you most excited about for your semester at FableVision?
I think I’m going to have a great time working with the other interns and learning how to animate using Adobe Flash.
You’re a graduating senior! What are your post-grad plans?
I am a very ambitious person. First, I hope to do some freelance art. If possible I would also love to do artwork that can help people. Second, I would look into going into grad school! Although, I still want to work hard to achieve my main goals, working at a company and developing concept art and character designs.
Speed Round
Favorite childhood movie or TV show: Danny Phantom.
Favorite food: Definitely a tuna sandwich.
Dream job? Working at Blizzard or Pixar on concept art or character art!
Fritos or Doritos? I’m not really much of a chip person, but I’d go for Fritos.
Three things you would bring on a desert island? A dog, a journal, and a first-aid kit.
Favorite female visionary? Maya Angelou! I consider her to be a brilliant poet and activist.
Amber Orozco
Education (School, Major): Montserrat College of Art, Animation
Hometown: Lynn, MA
Position: Art Intern
Portfolio link: amberorozco.art
How did you become a MiniVisionary? What brought you to the team?
I wanted to learn more about the programs I was using and what techniques studios use when creating animations.
How have you sharpened your skills since joining Team FableVision?
I’ve learned how to work much faster! Before joining, I was working at maybe a medium rate with animation. But now I’ve become more comfortable with programs.
What are you most excited about for your semester at FableVision?
Being able to learn the ropes of a studio with other interns.
You’re a graduating senior! What are your post-grad plans?
I plan on applying to more studios and continuing my animation career.
Speed Round
Favorite childhood movie or TV show: Monsters, Inc.
Favorite food: Steak tacos.
Dream job? Visual development artist.
Fritos or Doritos? Doritos.
Three things you would bring on a desert island? A water bottle, a knife, and ice cream.
Favorite female visionary? Emma Watson.
Emma Paquette
Education (School, Major): Northeastern University, Communication Studies with minors in Game Design and English Writing
Hometown: McLean, VA
Position: Production Intern
Portfolio link: emmapaquette.com
How did you become a MiniVisionary? What brought you to the team?
I only had three required classes left for my final semester of college (usually I take four). I was looking for a way to fill up that time with something productive and, ideally, fun when I stumbled on the FableVision internship. It seemed like it could fit those requirements perfectly and, so far, it has!
How have you sharpened your skills since joining Team FableVision?
I definitely feel like I have a better idea of everything that goes into producing a project. I’ve been learning a lot through observing and participating in meetings and helping out with other tasks.
What are you most excited about for your semester at FableVision?
When I first started, I was really excited to work on a variety of projects and see how they differed from each other. It’s honestly amazing how many projects are going on at one time in the studio—it’s hard to even keep track of them all.
You’re a graduating senior! What are your post-grad plans?
I’m visiting Japan for two weeks after graduation with my sister and her boyfriend. It’ll be my first trip overseas where I feel like I’m really getting to set the agenda, so I’m very excited for it. After that, I’m hoping to find a job.
Speed Round
Favorite childhood movie or TV show: Gilmore Girls.
Favorite food: Fajitas.
Dream job? Something where I feel like I’m doing good work.
Fritos or Doritos? Doritos.
Three things you would bring on a desert island? A blanket, a pillow, and a supply of music.
Favorite female visionary? Listen, it might be cheesy, but it’s my mom.