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"Animation Imagination" Podcast Launches by FableVision Summer Interns

Musical Mona (above) was designed by Christina Kelly.

Musical Mona (above) was designed by Christina Kelly.

Animation Imagination is an independent project by FableVision Studios’ summer 2021 interns

As children watch cartoons with wide, excited eyes, some may wonder how their favorite characters come alive on screen. To help children broaden their horizons and learn about creative careers in the arts, musical podcast Animation Imagination brings them behind the scenes of the animation industry. 

“I wanted to integrate music and animation because the podcast showcases people who love to make art, and music is the art that I love to make,” says FableVision production intern and Animation Imagination creator and host Mona Tavangar. “The personal musical touch also supports the learning goals of the project by educating children in a fun and engaging way. I wanted to explore creating content for kids and gain experience moving through the production process.”

Christina Kelly’s personal character design work.

Christina Kelly’s personal character design work.

Hosted by Musical Mona, the podcast series helps children in kindergarten-third grade understand animation careers, teamwork, and creative learning. Through interviews and musical recaps of key ideas, the first episode features FableVision’s Lead Artist Christina Kelly as she discusses her character design process and encourages children to work creatively and collaboratively. 

“I like to draw blobs in my sketchbook and then draw over them with pencil,” says Christina. “Sometimes it’s hard to come up with an idea of what to draw. In that case, I like to turn my brain off, draw a shape as weird as I possibly can, and try to make something out of the shape.” 

Listen to the episode now to learn more about Christina’s art journey, her recommendations for children who want to draw, and why she loves adding hats to her characters. Check out Christina’s artwork below!

Christina’s Paper Girls Show Edie character design (initial design by Sonnye Lim).

Christina’s Paper Girls Show Edie character design (initial design by Sonnye Lim).

The images above feature Christina’s vampire character designs done for Hero4Hire Creative for a Hub commercial; cat character designs for A Rhino Named Paul musical shorts for the Curious World app; and rabbit character designs done for the Astroblast! TV series.

Animation Imagination was created by FableVision production intern Mona Tavangar with help from marketing intern Nadya Karpova. Special thanks to our internship coordinators and supervisors Sarah Ditkoff and Melissa Schoeller for their guidance and support, and to Christina Kelly for her time and unique insights about creating characters. Learn more about FableVision’s internship program and how to apply here.

Listen to the trailer and the first episode on SoundCloud.


Meet the Summer 2021 Interns

Mona Tavangar

Where are you from? Lexington, MA—where the American Revolution started!

School and major: Double major in psychology and music at Tufts University.

Position: Production Management Intern.

Portfolio: linkedin.com/in/mona-tavangar/ (portfolio coming soon!)

What’s your journey to FableVision story? FableVision is a coveted and popular place to intern among Tufts students, and an advisor at Tufts suggested I reach out to Sarah Ditkoff to learn more. I loved chatting with her and was drawn to the company's vibrant website and culture. I had always wanted to try production, so I put my hat in the ring and am so happy it worked out!

What skills have you gained during your FableVision summer? I have learned so much about the production process for animation and game development projects. I've sharpened my organization and communication skills and developed my eye for detail, especially when testing games. I've loved jumping into different projects and meeting so many amazing people! It's been a great summer.

Favorite song or music genre? I love ABBA! The world of Mamma Mia is the best.

Favorite cartoon character? SpongeBob forever!


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Nadya Karpova

Where are you from? I’m from Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia, but I grew up in Brookline, MA.

School and major: M.S. in Public Relations at Boston University.

Position: Marketing Intern.

Portfolio: nadyakarpova.wixsite.com/site/portfolio 

What’s your journey to FableVision story? As an undergraduate student at Boston College, I learned about FableVision when I took Paul Reynolds’ film and TV production class. FableVision continued to stay in the back of my mind while I worked for several years in client services because I realized that I want a career in the children’s media industry. In my graduate media relations class at Boston University, the stars aligned as I worked on a project for The Reynolds Center with Paul and Andrea Calvin. I applied for the marketing internship, hoping to get my foot in the door of this company and the industry, and here I am!

What skills have you gained during your FableVision summer? I improved my writing and social media skills. I hope to work on a variety of communication projects in the future, so it’s been great to write blogs, social media posts, and case studies about FableVision’s fun portfolio and amazing staff. I also enjoyed learning about the animation and game design pipeline—I feel better equipped to work in this industry.

Favorite song or music genre? I love music from the ‘80s, especially Modern Talking.

Favorite cartoon character? Cheburashka, “an animal unknown to science,” and Kot Matroskin, a witty and sensible cat. Created by author Eduard Uspensky, the adorable animals then turned into popular Soviet cartoons.

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It’s Thyme to Meet the Spring 2020 Interns!

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It may not be spring quite yet here in Boston, but a new group of spring interns have found their way to FableVision Studios! Their collective technical, art, marketing, and production skills—and shared love for the movie Ratatouille—are surely a recipe for success. We’re excited to see what masterpieces they cook up this semester! Read on to learn more about their internship goals, Boston-area recommendations, and who inspires them.


Esther Tzau

Hometown: Weston, MA
School & Major: Tufts University, Computer Science and American Studies (race and ethnic studies)
Position: Technical Intern
Portfolio: etzau01.github.io

Tell us about your journey here! What brought you to FableVision?
When I was a senior in high school, my graphic design teacher suggested I check out FableVision because she knew I’d fall in love with their work and mission. Since then, I’ve been lurking on the InternVision blog, marveling at all the past intern projects, and reaching out to a few former interns. One of the interns I contacted was a technical intern who worked with Brian Grossman and had a really valuable experience. I applied, and it feels pretty surreal to be featured here now as an intern!

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What skills are you hoping to work on or develop during your internship?

  • Gain familiarity with the Unity game engine, plugins, and the scripting languages Unity supports as I develop 2D games with the intern team

  • Use PHP, MySQL, and the Laravel web framework to build a working web application

  • Effectively and clearly communicate technical ideas/processes to team members

Remy dreams of being a chef. How is your FableVision internship helping you build skills to get closer to your dream?
My goal is to use my technical and creative skills to support the kind of empowering storytelling, education, and media that FableVision produces every single day. FableVision's team is constantly experimenting with new and emerging technologies, and in the first month I've already learned so much about the tech behind animation and games.

More About Esther!

  • Anyone can cook! Favorite dish to make: Crêpes! I have many fond memories of my family gathered around the dining room table rolling fresh fruit, whipped cream, and Nutella into warm, buttery crepes.

  • Favorite place/thing to do in Boston: I love spending time in Chinatown. I grew up going to church in the neighborhood and often join community organizing efforts, learn Asian American histories, and share warm meals with people I love.

  • Song you’re listening to on repeat: "Feel The Vibe" by BJ The Chicago Kid. Homey and warm.

  • Gusteau inspires Remy throughout his journey. Someone you look up to: My mama. She is my biggest support and best friend.


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Greg Bond

Hometown: Walpole, MA
School & Major: Boston University College of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Position: Art Intern
Portfolio: gregbond.art

Tell us about your journey here! What brought you to FableVision?
I actually found the internship through the other spring Art & Animation Intern, Natalie! We've been friends for a long time now, and she told me about the internship a little while back. I figured I would go for it and apply, and I was lucky enough to get the position!

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What skills are you hoping to work on or develop during your internship?
I want to develop my animation and digital illustration skills while working at FableVision this semester. Animation and digital illustration have both always interested me, but were areas that I couldn't really study in my program at BU. So I'm super grateful that I can work on these skills at FableVision!

Remy dreams of being a chef. How is your FableVision internship helping you build skills to get closer to your dream?
Participating in the Art & Animation Internship is awesome because I'm getting a ton of insight into how a professional animation studio functions! I'm interested specifically in children's entertainment, so FableVision is fantastic, as I'm getting a lot of exposure to children's educational animation.

More About Greg!

  • Anyone can cook! Favorite dish to make: To be honest, I'm not great at cooking. My go-to is usually turkey burgers, or some kind of fun bagel sandwich!

  • Favorite place/thing to do in Boston: My absolute favorite place in Boston is the New England Aquarium. I used to go all the time when I was a kid, and I can't help but feel so inspired whenever I visit now.

  • Song you’re listening to on repeat: I've actually been getting really into K-Pop recently! Specifically, I can't stop listening to “Baby” by ASTRO.

  • Gusteau inspires Remy throughout his journey. Someone you look up to: I have always looked up to the older members in my a cappella group at BU, In Achord! Ever since I was a freshman, I've always gone to them for advice, support, and really everything. They've definitely become my family at BU!


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Janina Huang

Hometown: Boston, MA
School & Major: Boston University, English and Communication (emphasis in advertising)
Position: Marketing Intern

Tell us about your journey here! What brought you to FableVision?
I learned about FableVision my senior year of high school! My sister and I were researching animation studios in Boston, and FableVision popped up. When I saw the 2015 relaunch of Zoombinis in the FableVision portfolio, a game I loved as a kid, I was immediately interested. I’ve been following the studio and InternVision ever since. Now that I’m a senior in college, it’s exciting and pretty surreal to be here!

What skills are you hoping to work on or develop during your internship?
Social media writing! It can be daunting to stare down a blank piece of paper (or Google Doc), and I’m working on getting over that initial block and just writing the tweet! I’ve been having a blast so far, and I’ve learned so much from the edits Monica and Sarah give me. I’m also looking forward to our intern project! Developing and writing for games has been a dream of mine for a while now, and I’m so happy to see each of us interns shine in our respective roles.

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Remy dreams of being a chef. How is your FableVision internship helping you build skills to get closer to your dream?
My dream is to put as much good into the world as possible, so being at FableVision is certainly helping! On a professional level, FableVision’s mission and work embody so many things I care about: storytelling, education, and empathy, to name a few. Just being in the studio, listening to and learning from the people who work on these projects, is kind of the dream!

More About Janina!

  • Anyone can cook! Favorite dish to make: Lately, I’ve been making a lot of soup.

  • Favorite place/thing to do in Boston: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum! It’s such a unique art museum with an interesting history.   

  • Song you’re listening to on repeat: “Rain” by Ben Platt

  • Gusteau inspires Remy throughout his journey. Someone you look up to: My high school English teacher and advisor, Dr. Proll! A major part of who I am—from my choice of study, to my love of writing, to the way I think about the world—is because of her wisdom and guidance.


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Natalie Charewicz

Hometown: Chatham, NJ
School & Major: Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, English and Art (focus in illustration and animation)
Position: Art Intern
Portfolio: natcharewicz.com

Tell us about your journey here! What brought you to FableVision?
I was following an artist on Twitter who had done an internship at FableVision previously and I found out about it after looking through their page! After that point, I got a bit hooked on InternVision and would constantly keep an eye out for updates and to see what all the interns were working on each semester.

What skills are you hoping to work on or develop during your internship?
Learning how to work creatively as part of a bigger team! Making independent artwork for college classes is really different from being a part of a group project that involves pitching ideas, creating placeholder art, helping with scripts, and so many different moving parts for all areas of production. It’s a lot to juggle at once, but that’s part of the fun.

Remy dreams of being a chef. How is your FableVision internship helping you build skills to get closer to your dream?
This internship is definitely helping me improve my teamwork and collaboration skills, which are really important parts of any field. Plus I’m getting to work on my art in a different setting than what I’m used to, which is great for improving my skills.

More About Natalie!

  • Anyone can cook! Favorite dish to make: So it’s kind of bold of me to imply that I can make any dish *well*, but I really enjoy making crêpes, especially with my dad.

  • Favorite place/thing to do in Boston: This changes daily, but I think I have to go with getting brunch and/or coffee with friends (especially at @union; this is free promo. I love that restaurant), and then spending the day just goofing around pretty much anywhere.

  • Song you’re listening to on repeat: Right now it would have to be “Curiosity” by Amber Liu and “How To Love” by Day6!

  • Gusteau inspires Remy throughout his journey. Someone you look up to: Rachel Bloom! For those who don’t know her, she wrote and starred in the TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, which is a musical comedy and probably my favorite show of all time. It really inspires me that she was able to combine her love of acting and writing to basically live the best of both worlds. I hope to be able to do that with my own passions someday.


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Rubin Soodak

Hometown: New York, NY
School & Major: Harvard Graduate School of Education, Ed.M. in Technology, Innovation, and Education
Position: Production Intern

Tell us about your journey here! What brought you to FableVision?
The lighthearted, passionate attitude in everything they do! 

What skills are you hoping to work on or develop during your internship?
I want to understand how to take client-driven creative projects from start to finish and it would be GREAT to get some familiarity with Unity and visual design.

Remy dreams of being a chef. How is your FableVision internship helping you build skills to get closer to your dream?
I dream of working on animated content for the clients that FableVision has worked with for years. This is my first time seeing how a studio of this caliber gets their projects done, and I feel like I'm stepping closer to my goals just by being here!

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More About Rubin!

  • Anyone can cook! Favorite dish to make: Chocolate. Chip. Banana. Bread.

  • Favorite place/thing to do in Boston: Scurry about in dark alleys.

  • Song you’re listening to on repeat: “Coffee Shop” by Pizzagirl.

  • Gusteau inspires Remy throughout his journey. Someone you look up to: I’m the oldest, and the tallest, of four kids. But I look up to my brother and sisters. They’re my biggest role models. If they see this, they’ll never let me live it down…


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Sophie Chung

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
School & Major: Harvard Graduate School of Education, Ed.M in Technology, Innovation, & Education
Position: Production Intern
Portfolio: sophiejchung.com

Tell us about your journey here! What brought you to FableVision?
The name has definitely been floating around in our program at Harvard for a while now as a prestigious internship site for those who love and desire more experience in educational media. I shot my shot, and look where I am now!

What skills are you hoping to work on or develop during your internship?
Until now, I have dwelled mostly in the film marketing sphere. This is my first real professional chance to dig into the production side, and I'm beyond excited to get that landscape purview as well as the detailed hands-on experience.

Remy dreams of being a chef. How is your FableVision internship helping you build skills to get closer to your dream?
My dream...is to be in the room where it happens. More specifically, to be in the room of strategy and production when the day comes for a pilot children's TV show with Asian American characters and culture.

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More About Sophie!

  • Anyone can cook! Favorite dish to make: I'm actually much more of a baker than a cook. And I do think my banana bread and carrot cake recipes aren't all that shabby!

  • Favorite place/thing to do in Boston: The Seaport District gives me proximity to water. The South End has personality. And I adore walking through (and getting lost in) the Arboretum. I also love how I can walk anywhere with some good music, look up at the stars, and just breathe in the air. Not a Boston-specific thing, but it's a favorite life thing I do.

  • Song you’re listening to on repeat: “La La Lost You” (the acoustic version) by NIKI, 88rising

  • Gusteau inspires Remy throughout his journey. Someone you look up to: Hands down, my mom. My life is inconceivably better for her wisdom and love in it.

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The Stargazers: Meet the Fall 2018 Interns!

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The fall interns here at FableVision have beamed down from their spacecraft and are already exploring the fields of art, production, and marketing!  With collaborative intern projects underway, these shooting stars are over the moon about utilizing their skills and becoming FableVisionaries in training.  This galactic journey is in progress, and it’s time to meet the interns!

Sparked your interest? Head on over to the internships page to see how you can apply!


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Jennifer Jordan

  • Hometown: Tyngsboro, MA

  • School & Major: Fitchburg State University, Communications Media with a concentration in Film/Video

  • Position: Marketing Intern

  • Portfolio: vimeo.com/jenjordan

We know FableVision is out of this world, but what exactly drew you to an internship here?
I go to Fitchburg State University for communications media, the same college FableVision’s co-founder Peter H. Reynolds went to, so I’ve been hearing about FableVision for years now! I always knew I was interested in children’s media but when I took a sound design class where I had to design a full soundtrack for a children’s audio book, it sealed the deal! I had so much fun with that assignment. Once I interviewed and saw the Wall of Inspiration and so many talented people working together in a creative space, I knew it was a perfect fit!

What part of your job are you most excited about and what do you hope to learn during this expedition?
I LOVE learning, so I’m most excited to get my hands on new software, websites, and marketing strategies that I never knew about before.  Gaining more knowledge every day is awesome. I hope to learn more about social media marketing, and become a skilled blog post writer!

If you could add something to the Wall of Inspiration, what would you add?
Scrump, the doll from Lilo and Stitch.  That movie is just so important and I’m in love with every aspect of it.

What would be the first thing you do after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years?
Probably have some hot tea and stretch, being frozen for 100 years sounds awful.

Fun Facts

Something you can’t go a day without: Dancing!
Favorite holiday: Halloween
Cat or Dog Person:
I am obsessed with all animals but I have to say cat! (Shout out to my two kittens, Penguin and Tiger Bear!)
Fantasy World you wish existed: The Hundred Acre Wood


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Yasmine Ebeed

  • Hometown: Windham, NH

  • School & Major: Simmons University, Communications with a concentration in Graphic Design

  • Position: Marketing Intern

  • Portfolio: instagram.com/yasmemez.design


    We know FableVision is out of this world, but what exactly drew you to an internship here?
    I’ve always been interested in art and animation, and I’ve lived my whole life thinking I had to move out to California to be a part of any type of animation studio, and after discovering that there was an amazing multi-media production studio right in my backyard, I was so excited! I spent my whole summer reading every blog post, watching every video and falling more and more in love with FableVision and what it stands for. I knew I wanted to be a part of it one way or another so I applied for an internship!

What part of your job are you most excited about and what do you hope to learn during this expedition?
I’m most excited to learn more about marketing! Doing marketing for a studio is a new experience for me, but so far I’ve loved every second of it! Hopefully I come out of this expedition with a wealth of knowledge on how to create effective and engaging content. I also really love art, so being around so many creative people inspires me to better my skills every day, I’m still on the launch pad with a lot more to learn!

If you could add something to the Wall of Inspiration, what would you add?
I would add my childhood Powerpuff Girls Room Guard, because it yells every time someone walks past it and I think it would make for a good laugh.

What would be the first thing you do after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years?
Probably go back to sleep.


Fun Facts

Something you can’t go a day without: Twitter
Favorite holiday: Eid! It’s an Islamic Holiday, I love getting dressed up and seeing friends and family!
Cat or Dog Person: Cats all the way!
Fantasy World you wish existed: The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender! I would LOVE to be a water bender.


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Vath Doangpratheep

  • Hometown: Waltham, MA

  • School & Major: Lesley University College of Art and Design ’19, Animation

  • Position: Art Intern

  • Portfolio: astellias.wixsite.com/portfolio

We know FableVision is out of this world, but what exactly drew you to an internship here?
My professors and friends told me about FableVision and I immediately fell in love with their work. At the time, I was also taking a character design course with Bob Flynn and thought that it was a super fun and informative class, so I knew that I had to get involved with FableVision somehow and applied!

What part of your job are you most excited about and what do you hope to learn during this expedition?
I’m excited to learn new art and animation techniques in a studio setting. There are so many passionate and talented artists here, it’s an inspiring environment to be in! I want to take in and learn as much as possible about everything that goes into the art process here!

If you could add something to the Wall of Inspiration, what would you add?
Definitely a Weighted Companion Cube from Portal. Portal 2 is one of my all-time favorite video games because it has such an incredibly rich storyline, unique characters, and gameplay–it absolutely deserves a place on the Wall!

What would be the first thing you do after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years?
After the initial shock, I’d probably catch up on the endings to all the shows I never had the chance to finish.

Fun Facts

Something you can’t go a day without: Cute vids of animals being silly
Favorite holiday: Christmas—I love cold weather, cozy knitted sweaters, and giving gifts to family and friends!
Cat or Dog Person: I’m both!
Fantasy World you wish existed: I wish any universe from the Studio Ghibli movies existed! Especially the world of Howl’s Moving Castle or Spirited Away because they’re all so full of nature and dream-like atmospheres


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Jess Brown

  • Hometown: Canterbury, CT

  • School & Major: Lesley University, Animation

  • Position: Art Intern

  • Portfolio: www.gemrysart.online

We know FableVision is out of this world, but what exactly drew you to an internship here?
A love and appreciation for children’s media, and a great professor who kept encouraging me! I’d known about FableVision since my first year at Lesley—Bob Flynn came into my internship seminar class to talk about some of his work, and from then on it’s always been in the back of my mind. I have a lot of background working with kids, and so I felt really drawn to FableVision and the work that’s done here.


What part of your job are you most excited about and what do you hope to learn during this expedition?
I’m really excited to be working alongside the other interns to create something brand new—getting experience in the production process with a team is always great and really valuable. I can’t wait to work alongside others and see what we make!

If you could add something to the Wall of Inspiration, what would you add?
If I could add something to the Wall of Inspiration, I think it would have to be a surfing pikachu figurine. Or this.

What would be the first thing you do after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years?
Teach the children in schools what memes Really Were and what they Really Meant.

Fun Facts

Something you can’t go a day without: My glasses, sadly. Also, three full meals and multiple snacks, because my metabolism is a monster.  
Favorite holiday: I like December holidays a lot because I love giving people gifts—close in second is Halloween though, because I also really love giving myself discount candy.
Cat or Dog Person: Dogs! I love cats too, but I’ve gotta go with dogs on this one.
Fantasy World you wish existed: Ever since I was five years old I have never wanted anything more than to live in the world of Pokémon.  


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Christian Peth

  • Hometown: Buffalo, NY

  • School & Major: Berklee College of Music, Business / Management

  • Position: Production Intern

  • Portfolio: Christian’s done sound design work on a number of FableVision’s games, including Georgia Race Through Time!

We know FableVision is out of this world, but what exactly drew you to an internship here?
I had previously worked for FableVision as a sound designer and composer for a couple of their games, so an internship was a logical next step.  It was an incredible experience working with each game’s development team, and as a result I knew I’d appreciate the company’s work culture.

What part of your job are you most excited about and what do you hope to learn during this expedition?
I’m super excited to work with the other FableVision interns on our intern project!  Real world leadership experience is invaluable as a business management student. The primary “learning objective” of my internship at FableVision is mastering the basics UX Design.  It’s the ultimate combination of my expertise in product development and my fascination with how technology directly affects an individuals daily life.

If you could add something to the Wall of Inspiration, what would you add?
I would feature artwork related to one of the games I composed music for, with a QR code incorporated into the artwork that would open a music playback engine featuring the game’s soundtrack.    

What would be the first thing you do after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years?
I would absolutely go out and explore my new surroundings, learning everything I can about the 22nd century through first-hand experiences.  

Fun Facts:

Something you can’t go a day without: Fashion is a critical component of my lifestyle, and my wardrobe is something I definitely couldn’t live without.
Favorite holiday: Halloween is the ultimate combination of festive fall treats and spooky movie nights.
Cat or Dog Person: Cat for sure.  I emotionally associate with cats on a number of levels.  
Fantasy World you wish existed: My inner child would certainly suggest the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Fantastical creatures, robust lore, powerful magic, it really has everything going for it.


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Priya Amin

  • Hometown: Port Neches, Texas

  • School & Major: Harvard, Joint Degree with History and Science and Visual and Environmental Studies with a Secondary in Integrative Biology

  • Position: Production Intern

We know FableVision is out of this world, but what exactly drew you to an internship here?
I used to play many educational video games growing up, and they were fundamental in my interest in school. If I tell that younger version of myself that I was working to help create the kind of content that inspired me to learn, I think I’d be so proud! Moreover, I am passionate about the intersection between education and entertainment, and FableVision’s work is positioned alongside my interests for my own career.

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What part of your job are you most excited about and what do you hope to learn during this expedition?
I hope to learn more about how different production pipelines are specifically created to produce different media for FableVision’s clients. Overall, I look forward to contributing to content that I wish I saw more of--I’m excited about the projects in the fall lineup, and I can’t wait to see how they turn into viable products for larger audiences.

If you could add something to the Wall of Inspiration, what would you add?
Something from Maggie and the Ferocious Beast, which was my favorite show as a kid.

What would be the first thing you do after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 Years?
I’d probably make myself a grilled cheese; I bet I’d be really hungry (I’m always hungry).

Fun Facts:

Something you can’t go a day without: A shower!
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Cat or Dog Person: Dog!!!
Fantasy World you wish existed: The Wild Thornberrys

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The Fab(le) Five: Meet the Summer 2018 Interns!

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A new team of super-interns have assembled in Boston this summer, and they’re here to bring their powers to FableVision Studios! Our crew of caped creatives hail from all over the Northeast, and they each bring a unique set of powers and abilities to the studio. United by a shared love of Incredibles 2, these fearless FableInterns are now ready to share their secret identities with the world. Read on to learn more about their origins and backstories — so long as you promise that this information won’t fall into the wrong hands!

Like what you see? Head over to our internships page to learn more about FableVision’s internship program and how to apply today! 


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Antonia Januszewicz

Technical Intern

  • Hometown: Brighton, MA

  • Education: Winsor School ‘19

  • Favorite Subject: History

What’s your [hero’s] journey to FableVision story?
I was looking for an internship available for high school students, and Brian Grossman was looking for an intern. Our mutual friend put us in touch.

What superpowers do you hope to gain from your time at FableVision? 
Experience! I also hope to understand the intricacies of web development known as Javascript frameworks and AMFPHP. Of course, that can only happen once I figure out how to read the files for the current website — fingers crossed!

How do you unwind after a day of heroic feats at the studio? 
I read unofficial translations of Chinese light novels. I also watch Detective Conan and at some point hope to make it through all 906 episodes.

What character from The Incredibles are you and why? 
Violet, because I’m shy and tend to stick to the back of the group

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  • Favorite pasta: Angel hair

  • Dream theatrical role: King Azaz in The Phantom Tollbooth

  • Your super theme song: "Deszcz na betonie" by Taco Hemingway

  • Ideal Superpower: Probability manipulation. I need something to fix my horrible luck.

  • Television character you identify with: Kaito Kuroba from Detective Conan or Magic Kaito.

  • Your kryptonite: Really good books. If I get into one, I’m not coming out ‘til I finish it.


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Avital Dayanim

Marketing Intern

What’s your [hero’s] journey to FableVision story?
I am always looking for opportunities to merge my love of art, writing, and psychology, and a FableVision internship provided the perfect intersection. I was raised on PBS Kids and Fantasia 2000, and I’m constantly reminded of the power of stories — those which are presented to us, and those we construct ourselves. Companies like FableVision have the remarkable capacity to present stories to young audiences who, in turn, look to these stories in formulating their understanding of the world and how to interact with it, and I was so excited to play a part in that process.

What superpowers do you hope to gain from your time at FableVision?
I’m looking forward to learning the ins and outs of marketing, and to experiment with writing outside of an academic context; social media requires an entirely new level of concision and attention to audience. I’m also excited to learn more about the world of animation and improve my time management skills.

How do you unwind after a day of heroic feats at the studio?
I write poetry and do a lot of journaling/illustration. Sometimes I sing jazz standards with my dad and his band at obscure Bar Mitzvahs. Then we binge-watch Westworld.

What character from The Incredibles are you and why?
Probably Kari the babysitter because I’m perpetually overwhelmed.

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  • Favorite pasta: Bowtie

  • Dream theatrical role: Eponine in Les Misérables

  • Your super theme song: "Bravado" by Lorde

  • Ideal superpower: Ability to conjure dark chocolate in any setting

  • Television character you identify with: Elaine Benes from Seinfeld

  • Your kryptonite: Quality ink pens


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Derek Gieraltowski

Art Intern

  • Hometown: Prospect, PA

  • Education: Rochester Institute of Technology ‘19

  • Major: Animation

  • Portfolio: bit.ly/DerekGieraltowski

What’s your [hero’s] journey to FableVision story?
My friend Alyssa heard about the internship, and she encouraged me to apply! I applied last year and had an interview, but unfortunately didn’t get the position. I’m here now, though — never give up!

What superpowers do you hope to gain from your time at FableVision? 
I’m excited to work on a variety of different animated projects. One of the coolest things to me is that FableVision works on games and films, and I’m excited to explore aspects of both!

How do you unwind after a day of heroic feats at the studio?
I like to write songs, and I’m a mediocre (but competitive) Super Smash Bros. player. I’m also the music director of RIT’s all-male collegiate a cappella group, Eight Beat Measure. It requires a lot of time and effort, but it’s the most fun in the world!

What character from The Incredibles are you and why?
Jack-Jack, because I’m indecisive.

 

 

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  • Favorite pasta: Fettuccine

  • Dream theatrical role: SpongeBob in SpongeBob the Musical or Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen

  • Your super theme song: "Shabadoobie" by Taku Inoue

  • Ideal superpower: Bringing inanimate objects to life, so I’ll never be lonely (my answer changes depending on when you ask).

  • Television character you identify with: Finn the Human from Adventure Time

  • Your kryptonite: Takeout


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Josh Artman

Marketing Intern

  • Hometown: Metuchen, NJ

  • Education: Boston College ‘19

  • Major: Communication

  • Portfolio: joshartman.net

What’s your [hero’s] journey to FableVision story? 
I first came across FableVision when I was researching media companies in Boston last year. As someone who grew up playing educational computer games (including the original Zoombinis!), I knew I had to apply for an internship. So I started reading the FableVision blog, followed (stalked?) the company on social media, and interviewed with Sarah Ditkoff and Mitul Daiyan in April. How’s that for a Logical Journey?

What superpowers do you hope to gain from your time at FableVision?
I’m really excited to be working in a media production studio. There’s so much creative energy here, and everyone is super talented and funny! I’m hoping it’ll all rub off on me and that I’ll gain some project management experience too.

How do you unwind after a day of heroic feats at the studio?
This summer I’m helping a friend record a podcast series, DJing at my campus radio station, and making comedy videos for the satire paper at BC. When not creating content, I like to watch movies and go on runs!

What character from The Incredibles are you and why? 
Frozone, because I too do not know where my super suit is.

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  • Favorite pasta: Tagliatelle

  • Dream theatrical role: The Black Knight in Spamalot

  • Your super theme song: "Funkytown" by Lipps Inc.

  • Ideal superpower: Super whistling! I can sort of whistle now but I’d love to really control soundwaves. Have no fear, Boston — the Whistler is here!

  • Television character that you identify with: Philip J. Fry from Futurama

  • Your kryptonite: Charley horses


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Sam Xu

Art Intern

  • Hometown: Belmont, MA

  • Education: Maryland Institute College of Art ‘19

  • Major: Illustration

  • Portfolio: samxuart.com

What’s your [hero’s] journey to FableVision story?
I’ve done a few simple animated illustrations on my own and I was super excited to learn more as an animation studio intern. My school’s career center put me in touch with Bob FlynnHannah O’Neal, and Keith Zoo here at FableVision, and I was able to visit the studio when I went home to Boston for winter break! As soon as I set foot in the studio, I absolutely fell in love with the environment and community here.

What superpowers do you hope to gain from your time at FableVision?
On top of learning the ropes of animating and designing for animation, I’m definitely looking forward to working with a team and seeing a collaborative project through from start to finish, gaining communication skills, and learning to work efficiently within professional timeframes!

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How do you unwind after a day of heroic feats at the studio?
When I’m not saving lives in the studio, I love to watch movies with friends, make incredibly specific Spotify playlists, and I still draw for fun! I also bike and walk my cat in the backyard when the weather is nice.

What character from The Incredibles are you and why?
Voyd, because I also trip over myself when I talk to women.

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