Sony and ILM Chiefs Discuss Bad Bosses and Changing Studio Culture
Key Takeaways
- Michelle Grady stated that 'culture is what you tolerate' at the View Conference in Turin.
- Industry leaders from Sony, ILM, Pixar, and Skydance discussed the future of studio management.
- Panelists addressed the shrinking opportunities for developing new creative talent.
- Difficult past experiences with management can help define positive leadership qualities.
At the View Conference in Turin, prominent studio leaders gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of workplace culture, leadership, and mentorship in the animation and visual effects industry. Sony Pictures Imageworks president Michelle Grady highlighted the importance of accountability, stating that 'culture is what you tolerate' and stressing the need to make tough decisions about acceptable behavior.
The panel, which included ILM's Janet Lewin, Skydance Animation's Holly Edwards, Pixar's Dylan Sisson, and Guerrilla Games' Jan-Bart van Beek, also examined the challenges of nurturing the next generation of talent. Speakers discussed how shrinking opportunities for junior staff make intentional mentorship and positive leadership more critical than ever for the future of the industry.
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