The discipline to keep improving and the accuracy to deliver consistent work are skills that studios look for outside of technical work. Those qualities help you identify problems, apply feedback, communicate effectively with your team, and adapt to different styles and production needs. They’re what make you a stronger teammate and a more employable animator.

In this live portfolio review, 2D animator and director Edward Kurchevsky reviews submitted demo reels and explains how professional animators evaluate their own work. You’ll see what makes a shot stronger and how thoughtful revisions can improve both your animation and your portfolio.

Edward’s credits include Primal, Scavengers Reign, and Tales of Alethrion.

🎬 In this livestream, you’ll learn:

• How professionals evaluate a demo reel

• What makes animation feel polished and production-ready

• Why discipline and accuracy help you stand out to studios

• How to apply feedback to strengthen your work

Whether you’re preparing your first demo reel or refining your portfolio for studio applications, you’ll leave with practical insights you can apply to your own animation.

👨‍🏫 Mentor: Edward Kurchevsky

🖥️ Live on July 26, 17:00 UTC