Marty Broski

Lead Animator, The Cuphead Show!, Lighthouse Studios/Netflix

Age: 29

Place of Birth: Poland

School: BA Hons Animation, IADT Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

First job in animation: At Animoon in Warsaw, working on Bear Me YouTube series.

I knew I wanted to work in animation when: The first time that I realized that animation is a career was when I was 14 and had just gotten into anime. I remember vividly pausing the episode and thinking, “Wait, this is just a sequence of drawings. I could do that!”

Fave TV shows and movies growing up: The first animated features that spiked my interest as a child were Mulan and Pocahontas. TV shows were Sailor Moon and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Animation idols: I greatly admire the works and skills of Spencer Wan, Anita Gaughan and Ryan Woodward, for the ease and fluidity of their lines.

What I love about my job: The Cuphead

Show! is by far the most complex show I have worked on in my career so far. Despite the challenges, it has given me the tremendous opportunity to be able to contribute to a show based on such a well-known franchise with a solid fan base. There are skills I have learned while working on this project for two years that I wouldn’t have learned anywhere else. Working on the series has been huge in my creative growth.

Biggest challenge: The software is constantly evolving, so it is definitely challenging keeping up with the latest technology. Every few years, a new and better software comes out into the animation world. Just as I’m getting a grasp of one, suddenly there is another right behind it to learn!

Best career advice: Try and bring a fresh perspective and focus on working hard and honestly every day. I have come to understand that skill takes time and understanding, and nobody should jump over a few levels at a time. It’s also important to try and keep the balance between life and work. Be patient with yourself, learn from animators around you, and eventually you’ll get there.

Future plans: I’d love to work more in adult/young adult animation, with shows that are more action based.