THE FLIERS-ON-THE-WALL initiative

OBSERVE, LEARN & ASK QUESTIONS IN A REAL-WORLD MOTION DESIGN / ANIMATION PROJECT with PARTICIPATING STUDIOS.

Fliers-on-the-Wall {fotw} is an immersive project-based experience that allows participants to observe, gain insights, and learn about the creative process behind our projects. Participants witness how the studios produce, art direct, design, illustrate, animate, and communicate within a real-world studio setting.
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fireside chats

We’re gearing up for the 2026 events —
expect new conversations, bold ideas, and inspiring voices.

Akiko Stehrenberger

One picture from a thousand strokes - The process behind the Key Art

April 16, 2026
9 AM PDT
34-time CLIO Award–winning movie poster art director, illustrator, and designer known for her distinctive work with major studios, directors, and agencies. Her posters have been featured by Vanity Fair, exhibited at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and commissioned by NASA/JPL.

Danaé Gosset

Cultivating an inner world through meditative craft
May 7, 2026
8 AM PDT
Founder and CD of studio Pencil TV, which specializes in the craft of mixed-media moving images. Danaé ’s aim is to make people feel in different ways through various cross techniques and powerful narratives.

Jason Murray

The Art Direction of Everything
June 11, 2026
8 AM PDT
Independent creative director and art director known for bold, concept-driven campaigns and brand experiences. Formerly at BBDO, Huge, and Amazon’s Brand Innovation Lab, he has worked with global brands including Nike, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo. He also runs The Toolbox, a platform supporting creatives with tools and insights for independent practice.

Past Speakers

Andy Lerma

Award-winning creative leader known for bold strategy and emotionally powerful storytelling. He champions collaboration, mentors emerging talent, and drives innovative marketing that resonates across theatrical, broadcast, and digital platforms.

Macaela VanderMost

Macaela, Founder & CEO of Newfangled Studios, leads a team that creates bold, high-impact social and video campaigns.

Jason Cook

With 20+ years leading campaigns in design, animation, VFX, and production, he translates brand vision into bold, compelling content—because image is everything.

Aporva Baxi

Aporva Baxi is the co-founder of DixonBaxi, one of the world's leading branding agencies.

Erin Sarofsky

Erin Sarofsky is the owner and creative force behind Sarofsky Design, a leading motion design studio renowned for its visually compelling work across brand and entertainment.

Margaret Orr

Long-form Animation Producer

Darrian P. Mack

Head of Animation Series Marketing @ Netflix

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Participating studios

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