Based in British Columbia, Canada, Ayla is an industry professional with over 10 years of experience, primarily in 2D episodic productions. Her roles have ranged across departments, but her primary expertise is in Production, with a focus on the technical.

"I've been a director, designer, and animator for the last 15 years. I studied Media Art at Pratt Institute and my thesis film was my first collaboration with my twin sister, Noelle. Pencil on paper! These days we use Toon Boom almost exclusively and love how it stays true to traditional animation. This semester I started working as an Animation Mentor at SVA, helping senior students on their own thesis films. I work and play from my studio in Astoria, NY with my husband, our two children and two pets, from whom I draw endless inspiration. "

Landon X. Jenkins is a Black, LGBTQ artist with a passion for creating campy cartoons and designing unforgettable characters. Storytelling, technology, graphic design, and 2D animation are the raw materials he uses to enrich both client work and personal projects. He’s thrilled to craft stories and experiences that are honest, funny, engaging, and maybe a li’l bonkers.