Branches
The Creators Society is one group, made up of specialized branches that represent different disciplines within the animation industry, such as Production, Development, Voice Acting, Editorial & Sound, Producers, and Technology. Each branch elects members to serve on its council, which is responsible for representing the branch and organizing events focused on the specific disciplines of its members.
Members choose the branch that best aligns with their career focus but can switch if their interests evolve. Regardless of which branch you join, all members are welcome to attend any event, fostering inclusivity and cross-discipline connections.
Production Branch
The Production Branch represents those who work in a variety of fields involved in the overall production of animation. This includes artists, animators, directors, modelers, riggers, lighters, and many more.
Roles Included in this Branch
Creative Leadership
Director
Department Head
CG Supervisors
Visual Effect Supervisor
Production Designer
Art Director
Cinematographer
Art & Story & Assets
Sculptors
Ink and Paint /Clean up
Storyboarder & Revisionist
Background design/paint
Prop Designer
Modelers
Surfacers/Texture Artists
Character TDs/Riggers
Shot Production
Rough Layout Artist
Final Layout Artists
Animators
VFX Artists
Character Effects Artists
Crowds Animators
Lighters
Compositors
Development Branch
The Development Branch is the hub for creators who enjoy taking a project idea and building it into a reality. This branch organizes unique events relevant to professionals of all levels working in areas of creative and visual development including: panel discussions on the development process, Q&A’s with writers, artists, and executives, and workshops tailored to sharpening development skills while also fostering the creative spirit.
Roles Included in this Branch
Visual Development
Concept Artists
Character Designers
Visual Development Artists
Art Directors
Pitch Artists
Story Development
Creators
Writers
Story Artists
Head of Story
Voice Actors Branch
Members of the Voice Actors Branch are Actors, Casting and Voice Directors and Talent Representatives, the creative individuals who work together to bring a character's voice to life.
The Voice Actors branch organizes events in relation to the represented professions and this creative process. Q&As, interactive programs, conversations between creators, social and educational chats, and events.
Roles Included in this Branch
Voice Actors
Casting Directors
Casting Associate
Voice Directors
Dialogue/ADR Supervisor
Voice Talent Representatives
Editorial & Sound Branch
This is the place for the Editorial & Sound Branch volunteers to gather, talk, and share stuff that doesn’t fit into any one project or initiative. If the topic is something involving multiple Branches, Committees, or members outside this group a project should be created for those topics.
Roles Included in this Branch
Picture Editors
Colorists
Composers / Songwriters
Sound Mixers
Music Editors
Music Supervisors
Sound Editors
Sound Designers
Foley Artists
Audio / ADR / Dubbing Engineers
Dialogue Editors
Re-Recording Mixers
Producers Branch
Members of the Producers Branch are those who work hard to make everything happen. The work these individuals do might not show up on screen, but they make it possible for the work to get done, on time, and on budget(most of the time). They are the ones that make the deals happen, and motivate the team to get behind the vision of the project. Maybe they are the studio owners, production staff, or assistants supporting the goals of the production..
Roles Included in this Branch
Producers & Co-Producers
Associate Producers
Production Managers
Production Supervisors
Production Coordinators
Production Assistants
Production & Studio Executives
Assistants
Studio Owners
Technology Branch
This branch is for all those working in animation production technology fields. The Technology Branch of the Creators Society includes those working in production technology, pipeline, rendering, research and technology development, AR, VR, and more.
Roles Included in this Branch
Technology & Development
Technical Directors
Production & Pipeline Technology
Technology Research
Coders
Gaming & Immersive Media
Asset developers & effects artists for cinematic production
VR/AR/XR Developers
Virtual Production
Unreal Engine/Unity developers for Virtual Production
Large format display technologists
Virtual Production Technical Directors
Stage Technology Personnel