S03E10: Amir Nasrabadi — Drawn to Creative Fire

Amir Nasrabadi’s love for animation grew out of watching cartoons as a child: Peanuts, Rocky & Bullwinkle, and pretty much anything else he could find on TV, but he never imagined that he’d one day find himself working in the industry that sparked his creative passion. A career in finance seemed like a great idea; it was stable and as a career counselor told him, “there will always be a need for accountants,” but after years of working as an auditor, he followed an inner instinct to search for something new, and that search lead him to his first position in the film industry. Now with 20+ years of experience, Amir is a veteran and leader of the industry, having worked at some of the largest and most respected companies in animation, including Pixar, Paramount Pictures Animation, Illumination Entertainment, and Disney. We recently had a chance to speak with Amir about his career, taking risks, and how his curiosity has shaped his work as a leader. Episode Links Walt Disney Animation Studios Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Amir Nasrabadi Host: Marina Antunes Sound & Music: Michael Edlund ©2021 Spark CG Society · All Rights Reserved.