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Bikini Bottom Biographies: A Deep Dive into the History and Evolution of SpongeBob

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  4. Moderators

Ahoy, all lovers of nautical nonsense! For over 20 years, SpongeBob SquarePants has been making kids and adults alike laugh, cheer, and fall in love with the underwater world of Bikini Bottom.

Join Co-EPs Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, and Jennie Monica as they take a deep dive into the history and evolution of this iconic series, plus a look forward into the additional stories to be explored in Kamp Koral and The Patrick Star Show.

Once you get your feet wet, take a deeper dive into the inner workings of storyboarding, design, and character with artists who bring these shows to life.

Plus, we'll be sharing the Secret Formula to crafting the ideal portfolio and putting your best foot forward for recruiters!

Are you ready, kids? Aye, aye, Captain!

Session in English

SpongeBob


Speakers

  • Vincent WALLER
    Vincent WALLER

    Co-Executive Producer
    NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS

  • Marc CECCARELLI
    Marc CECCARELLI

    Co-Executive Producer
    NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS

  • Jennie MONICA
    Jennie MONICA

    Vice President, Animation Production
    NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS

  • Dave CUNNINGHAM
    Dave CUNNINGHAM

    Supervising Director
    NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS

  • Teale WANG
    Teale WANG

    Color Key Supervisor
    NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS

  • John CAHOON
    John CAHOON

    CG Supervisor
    NICKELODEON

  • Ernie GILBERT
    Ernie GILBERT

    Art Director
    NICKELODEON

  • Brian RATCHFORD
    Brian RATCHFORD

    Lead Look Development Artist
    NICKELODEON

  • April DAVIS
    April DAVIS

    Storyboard Artist
    NICKELODEON

  • Luke BROOKSHIER
    Luke BROOKSHIER

    Animation Writer
    NICKELODEON

  • KAZ
    KAZ

    Story Editor & Writer
    NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS

Moderators

  • Kelley GARDNER
    Kelley GARDNER

    Vice President, Current Series Animation
    NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS

  • Melanie YOUNG
    Melanie YOUNG

    Manager - Recruitment, Outreach, and Talent Development
    NICKELODEON ANIMATION STUDIOS