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My MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology

Posted on December 20, 2018
by Kaitlyn Yang

The most asked question I get on LinkedIn and Twitter is about my MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology. My experience, the pros and cons, would I recommend, etc.   So I dedicate this blog post to all the common asked questions.   My education/background   I was...

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Things I watched in 2017

Posted on January 16, 2018
by Kaitlyn Yang

As we get into the third week of 2018, I want to reflect back on all the films and tv shows that have entered my eyeballs during the last year. Some oldie but goodies, lots of stand up comedy, lots of Wonder Woman. Now that I'm...

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Fear Us Women

Posted on November 13, 2017
by Kaitlyn Yang

During my first Women in Entertainment Summit (SO good!), I saw a doc that changed my perspective. Fear Us Women (2017) Produced by Hayley Pappas, the film followed around Hanna Bohman, a Canadian who voluntarily joined the YPJ to fight against ISIS.   After the screening, Hanna did an Q&A....

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The (invisible) history of women in animation

Posted on November 13, 2017
by Kaitlyn Yang

Two months ago, I attended "An Invisible History: Trailblazing Women of Animation" at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Hosted by Mindy Johnson, the night was filled with animation, and the uncredited women behind them. This night stayed with me.   Having attended USC's film...

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Thoughts on VFX #1

Posted on July 25, 2017
by Kaitlyn Yang

I’ve been working in the visual effects field for 10 years now. When I got started, I was 19 years old. Ten years later, here’s what I’ve learned:   -Be agile How do you be agile you ask, when I’m on set, squeezing through actors and production design...

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The guitar intro that saved my life

Posted on July 21, 2017
by Kaitlyn Yang

True story, not clickbait! When I was around 14 years ago, my family moved from the apartment we had lived in since we moved to the U.S., to our very first house. It was a joyous move for my parents but it was hell for me....

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24 hours at Comic Con

Posted on July 20, 2017
by Kaitlyn Yang

This year I was 1% ready for Comic Con. I signed up for a professional pass. Aaaand that was about it. In the weeks leading up to Comic Con, I was busy setting up Alpha Studios at our new location, and delivering visual effects for...

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The word ‘disabled’

Posted on July 19, 2017
by Kaitlyn Yang

I was recently approached by Variety to give my experience on what it’s like working in the entertainment industry with a disability.   To be honest, I haven’t given this topic much thought. My parents and I left China when I was 9 years old. They did...

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