#23 - Art Producer's Advice on Succeeding in the Industry | Francisco Herrera

Francisco Herrera is a creative producer that’s worked at Warner Brothers, Looney Tunes, Disney, Marvel, DC, and is still an iconic figure across entertainment and pop culture, including work in comic book design, animation, consumer products, sculptures, animatronics, and much more. Join us as we go deep into his thought processes and how he does what he does.

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(00:00) Introduction

(05:58) Pursuing Education

(10:10) Discovering Comic Books

(12:57) Pre-Internet Challenges

(13:55) First Professional Opportunities

(14:55) Early Work Experience

(21:10) Artistic Breakthrough

(22:18) Understanding Storytelling

(36:01) Navigating Career Frustrations

(38:03) Finding Direction

(46:05) Expanding Skillset

(53:05) Creative Inspirations

(57:00) Comic-Con Experience

(01:01:00) Balancing Diverse Interests

(01:04:00) Impact of Personal Loss

(01:07:00) Hitting Career Milestones

(01:10:00) Lessons from Industry

(01:12:00) Looking Forward

(01:14:30) Advice for Aspiring Artists

(01:16:30) Closing Reflections