Special Guest Ashley Gerst hops on to talk WIA, Animation Education, Sundays Short Film, and the Festival Run! : S3 | E22

What does it take to prepare the next generation of animation talent?WIA NYC co-lead and former chairperson of the Department of Arts at William Paterson University Ashley Gerst joins the show! Ashley shares her journey through the animation industry as an educator, artist, and lifelong fan of the medium. Together, the crew explores the mission of (reimagining the organization) Women in Animation (WIA: Gender Equity, Frame by Frame), how animation students have evolved over the past decade, the challenges and opportunities facing emerging artists, and the creative process behind her animated short SUNDAYS.From navigating film festivals to fostering inclusive creative communities, this episode offers valuable advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and a thoughtful look at where the animation industry is headed next.Follow us through our social handlesIG; @animationdysfunctionpodTikTok: @animationdysfunctBluesky: @adhdpodcast.bsky.socialJoin our Discord page: https://discord.gg/aNnRux7m Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/animated-dysfunction-high-definition-podDubby Discount Code: ADHDubbyIntro & Outro Music by: Solar Bloom Business inquiries? Reach out to [email protected]