Making a name in the film industry isn't easy, but this Queensland animation duo is going from strength to strengthWhile the madcap adventures of loveable blue heeler Bluey has turned the Queensland cartoon character into a global superstar, another home-grown animation powerhouse is also taking Hollywood by storm.
LAPC's Aussie families of animated animals, from rebellious possums to adorable quokkas, have already amassed millions of fans worldwide. Not long after, the company was selected to be one of only 16 around the world to pitch for Sesame Street."We were the first female producer and writer team to work with Sesame Street USA and the first company in Australia to work with their letters and numbers segments," Ms Souvlis said.
"However, I have a dent in the brick wall outside my house from the amount of times I have banged my head against it and just said, 'Why, why are we doing this to ourselves, our families?' The creative heads admit it's been a "hard slog" to establish a name in the animation industry, but are thankful for making the most of the opportunities along the way."Bluey has done incredible things for the Queensland industry and really engendered that trust with content that is coming from Brisbane," Ms Souvlis said.
"It's proof that, while you need to know people in LA and probably have to travel , you don't have to live in LA to make it. You can make it right here from Queensland."Nickelodeon veteran Cyma Zarghami, who founded her own studio in the US, knows all about the hard yards women in the industry need to put in.
"There is an amazing the level of talent here and it is much nicer than going all the way to Hollywood."by taking on Queensland animation graduates and offering internships,Ms Bates, who sits on several industry advisory panels and is a regular judge for the Emmy awards, has a 10-year vision.Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a big hit with audiences and critics, with an Australian animator instrumental in bringing to life one of the film's most talked-about characters.