This weekend we got to see Steve Hickner! He’s the director for “The Prince of Egypt” and “Bee Movie.” He has also worked as storyboard artist on “Over the Hedge,” “Madagascar,” “Shark Tale,” “Shrek Forever After,” and “Antz.”
It was absolutely amazing meeting Steve. He gave a presentation highlighting various things we will run into in our careers. It was incredibly motivating.
Here are some quotes from the presentation!
“You’re not an artist without a sense of your tradition.”
“Missed chances don’t show up on life’s scorecard.”
“Don’t take someone else’s time until you put in your own.”
“Your early twenties are life’s beachfront property.”
“You can teach a person to have skill not an attitude.”
“James Cameron: “Saddle up to the people around you, not above you.””
“Be your own sculptor - reinvent yourself from others.”
“You see the famous CalArts picture with John, Pete, Musker, Selick, etc, and like there are only 10 of them yet 7 of them are major directors! Do you know why?! Because they hired each other!”
“The guy who does it is going to get there. The person who says he is going to do it is going to fall behind.”
“Never turn down a combat mission.”
“The best opportunities don’t come in ribbons. When opportunity comes you have to run to it.”
“No job is unimportant.” - I found this really interesting. He is right. No job is unimportant because you have no idea where that job will lead you.
“You are all at one point going to face rejection.”
He also has a book called “Animating Your Career” I got a signed copy :D It is very interesting so far. I recommend it to anyone in the creative field.
And here’s a picture with everyone and Steve (photo credits to Vicki)!
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