Branches

The Creators Society is one group, but is subdivided into different branches which represent specific fields of expertise within the animation industry in all areas from film, tv, commercials, music videos, games, virtual reality and augmented reality.  The role of a branch within the Creators Society is to plan events with topics specific to its members.  This will ensure all members will have some events each year which relates to their specific field.  Since The Creators Society's goal is to bring all members of the animation community together all members are welcome to attend any event even if it's hosted by a branch they're not a member of.  

Each branch will elect members to serve on the branch's council to serve as the leaders and voice of the branch.  The council will then elect one of the councilors to serve on The Creators Society's Board of Governors.  We are starting out with 8 branches, but as the need arises more branches can be created.  When an applicant is applying for membership they will be asked what branch they best fit into based on their career focus.  Any member can request to change branches in the future, if they feel they fit in another branch more.  A members branch should have little effect on their involvement in The Creators Society as a whole.

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
Background Artists
Color Key Artists
Character Designers
Environment Designers

Story Development

Writers
Storyboard Artists
Storyboard Revisionists

Development Leadership

Creators
Development Executives
Creative Executives
Art Directors

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