DARISSA PHAM

“Working as a mentee for Glow in the Dark Studios, I got an incredible amount of support and information about the animation industry from Katia. Quickly becoming the event I looked forward to each week, working with Katia gave me the support and education I needed to grow as an artist and working professional. Friendly and kind, Glow in the Dark Studio’s supportive and creative nature allowed me explore new avenues of my art to grow!”

CLAY MORTENSEN

"Glow in the Dark quickly became the thing I looked forward to every week. Katia and her team made sure that everything I turned in, helped them with, or presented mattered. In a sense, this internship felt as though I was making a difference with the work I was doing. Although some of it had to be online, due to the terrible circumstances, that didn't stop their desire to assist me. They gave me the support I needed to truly start climbing the animation mountain. I think it's safe to say that I'll forever cherish the moments I got to spend there and hope to see them again soon.”

MIA DATUIN

"Katia and her team were able to create a comfortable environment for fledgling artists and students like me to grow artistically and professionally! Although my days at the physical studio were cut short by COVID-19, Katia was adamant about maintaining the core of the program when we switched over to a digital platform. Between shadowed development meetings, lunchtime chats, and weekly critiques online, every moment felt like an opportunity to learn and develop as an artist! I'm so thankful to have been part of this team, and to have had Glow in the Dark play a part in my journey. I sincerely hope we can meet again soon!"

EMMA GILLESS

"Being a Glow in the Dark Mentee was a real blessing for me. It came at a time when I needed it most and I will always be grateful to Katia for providing me with the time and feedback I needed to grow. It is so rare to find someone who believes in you and who is willing to put the time in to help. It has left me with a lasting impression which I hope to pay forward to someone else one day. My eyes are a little wider and my heart a little fuller, thanks to the knowledge and kindness that Katia and the Glow in the Dark team extended to me. Thank you."

ALI WOODRUFF

I will always be grateful for my time at Glow in the Dark! Katia and Maureen were so open and welcoming, and really made me feel like a member of the team from my first day. They were so encouraging of my ideas, and helped me to be braver and bolder with them. They could also immediately tell me what aspects of my project needed more attention in the most constructive way possible! The studio tries so hard to make it worth the intern's time by offering constructive input, brainstorming sessions, and advice from their own collaborative experience - so much experience, I'd say, that anyone and everyone can learn something from them! It was an invaluable opportunity that I won't ever forget!

GABI VILLEGAS

“My time at Glow in The Dark was amazing! I was surrounded by honest, creative, and passionate people who were able to help and understand my vision, and push me towards it. That was truly something I hadn’t really felt when I was at school. Katia and her team were always extremely dedicated to their projects, but also to me. They were always blessing me with wisdom and fueling my creative juices whenever they could. I’m very grateful to have been given a chance to be their summer intern and I hope to cross paths with this marvelous team again.”

MATTHEW ACUÑA

“My time at Glow in the Dark was unique in that I truly felt like what I was doing mattered. That's something I hadn't felt at a job prior, and is something I'll forever cherish. I learned so much during my internship from Katia and Maureen, and am so thankful to have been given the chance to be a part of this wonderful studio! I feel ready to jump into the animation industry now, and I'll be forever grateful to Glow in the Dark for helping find my footing and my place in this wonderful community of artists.”

JANET RODRIGUEZ

“During my internship at Glow in the Dark, I learned how to communicate my visual ideas effectively and quickly, present a character design project professionally, and better understand the animation community. Katia and Maureen made me feel so comfortable and excited to ask questions and be open with them! I was also lucky enough to be a part of a two-team intern term and got to collaborate on creating weekly tips for artists for our social media. I feel incredibly grateful to have gotten the opportunity to learn and be mentored at Glow in the Dark. Everything I have learned continues to reflect in my work and in my real world relationships!”

LESLIE HERNANDEZ

“A genuine place with genuine people, the studio molded me into bettering myself individually, creatively and artistically. I’ve learned so much throughout my time here, I could only wish to hold onto this opportunity just a bit more. Katia and Maureen are two of the most hardworking and creative minds I have ever had the pleasure to work with, and maybe one day in the future we’ll cross paths again. Thank you so much, Glow in the Dark, for having me; your belief in me was tremendously felt, and I will carry that with me always.”

SIJIA LUO

"I really enjoyed my internship at Glow in the Dark, it was an amazing journey for me. The tasks were manageable and the team was very fun to work with. I also got their help with my own story development, which I never expected as an intern. Every tip was so insightful and helpful, it clarified how to achieve my goals in my career. I'm so thankful I was part of the Glow in the Dark team!"

LYDIA SALDAJENO

"My time at Glow in the Dark is something I will always cherish. Every day, there was something new for me to learn. Whether we were working on pitch development, art evaluation, research, or essential studio tasks, Glow in the Dark always found a way to engage me in the work I did. They took the time every week to help me develop my own story, as well as my career, offering insight I couldn’t find anywhere else. I’m so thankful they gave me the chance to work with such an amazing team. Glow on!"

DENISE CARO

WOODBURY UNIVERSITY

“Being an intern for Glow in the Dark concept studio was in a more simpler term; amazing. I never expected to learn as much as I did or to have as much fun as I did! I will truly miss this internship and I’m proud to say I was part of the Glow in the Dark team!”

KAITLYNN NICHOL 

WOODBURY UNIVERSITY

"My internship at Glow in the Dark was easygoing because I enjoyed my tasks and the people I worked with. I handled different tasks from website editing, designing characters, visual development, and even helping with shows and events. The highlights included artist feedback from Katia as well as tips and tricks to have more fledged out ideas. The hours and workload are manageable and I feel as though many people would benefit from this form of scheduling seeing how it emulates an actual studio position. "