E014: Paula Bird | Head of Production: Features & Television, Axis Studios

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Paula Bird, Head of Production: Features and TV at Axis Studios. Paula shares her origin story and how she got started in the creative industry. Born in Brazil, she pursued a fine art degree and had her sights set on a career in the film industry. After graduating, she landed a job as a runner in a post-production facility before finding her way into the advertising world and eventually moving into animation. Paula discusses the opportunities and challenges she faced as she transitioned into producing, and the excitement of being involved in all aspects of a production. Timestamps: [00:01:23] Starting a career in advertising. [00:07:30] Longevity in the creative industry. [00:12:33] Living with imperfection. [00:15:44] Long format vs short format. [00:19:07] Getting people to come in from the outside. [00:26:00] The creative industry's opportunities. [00:28:21] Encouraging arts in schools. [00:34:07] Work-life balance and family support. [00:42:38] Leadership versus management. [00:47:21] Being open to feedback. [00:54:09] Exciting times.