Few people in the industry truly understand the real role of an animation assistant.

It may sound like a mediocre or tedious job, but in reality, it is what many animators actually aspire to. It is one of the least-known roles, yet without a doubt one of the most important in the production of classic animation.

In this talk, we will take a broad look at the true function of the animation assistant, as well as the enormous responsibility and talent that this title entails.