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Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111

By Chris Oatley

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia continues his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast!

In part one of this series, Zach told the story of how he challenged his family’s expectations to pursue an artistic career, struggled through art school and avoided debt by working multiple jobs (including some uncomfortable internships).

…and when he finally got a chance at an interview with Disney Animation, he completely blew it.

Now, in Part 2, Zach tells us:

  • How he finally broke in at Disney.
  • Why all the struggle was all worth it.
  • Why Mentorship is so crucial for success in the entertainment industry…

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Awesome Links:

Zach Gracia’s website

Zach Gracia on Instagram

Music by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien

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