Cynthia Hernandezgarcia
Animation Production Manager
From LAFS animation alum to production manager at Netflix, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks — managing beloved animated series and films.
4+
Major Studios
Netflix
Production Manager
Nick
elodeon Series
2017
Started in China
The Origin
Cynthia Hernandezgarcia fell in love with animation as a medium that combines art, storytelling, and technology in a way no other art form can. But she wasn't drawn to being an animator herself — she was drawn to the complex, collaborative machinery of animation production management.
At The Los Angeles Film School, Cynthia studied animation and built the foundational understanding of the production pipeline — from storyboarding to final render — that would allow her to manage productions at the highest level.
Her career began with an internship in China in 2017, shortly after graduating. That international experience gave her a global perspective on animation production that set her apart from her peers.
From there, Cynthia rose through the ranks quickly — building a career spanning DreamWorks, DreamEast Pictures, Netflix, and Nickelodeon, and managing productions for some of the most beloved animated series on television.
"Animation is the most collaborative art form in the world. My job is to make sure every artist can do their best work."
— Cynthia Hernandezgarcia · LAFS Alumni Spotlight
The Journey
2017
LAFS Animation Graduate
Graduated from The Los Angeles Film School's animation program with a foundation in the production pipeline.
2017
Internship in China
Started her career with an internship at DreamEast Pictures in China — a global start to an impressive career.
2018–2020
DreamWorks
Joined DreamWorks Animation, beginning her rise through the ranks of major studio animation production.
2020–2023
Nickelodeon Series Manager
Managed productions for beloved Nickelodeon series including The Casagrandes and Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish.
2023–Present
Netflix Production Manager
Served as production manager for Netflix's The Soccer Football Movie — a major animated feature.
Achievements
Netflix Production Manager
Served as production manager for Netflix's The Soccer Football Movie — a major animated feature film.
Nickelodeon Series Manager
Managed productions for The Casagrandes and Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish — beloved Nickelodeon series.
DreamWorks Animation
Built her career at DreamWorks Animation, one of the premier animation studios in the world.
International Start in China
Began her career with an internship at DreamEast Pictures in China in 2017 — a global foundation.
4 Major Studios
Career spanning DreamWorks, DreamEast Pictures, Netflix, and Nickelodeon — four of the biggest names in animation.
Rapid Career Rise
Rose from intern to production manager at Netflix within just a few years of graduating.
Notable Credits
Key Collaborators
Netflix
Streaming Platform
The Soccer Football Movie
Nickelodeon
Animation Studio
The Casagrandes, Fairly Odd Parents
DreamWorks
Animation Studio
Major studio productions
DreamEast Pictures
Studio (China)
Career start
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Cynthia Hernandezgarcia — Animation Production Manager
The Legacy
Cynthia Hernandezgarcia's rapid rise from LAFS animation graduate to Netflix production manager — with stops at DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, and an international start in China — demonstrates the global reach of a career built on the foundation of an LAFS education. She manages the productions behind the animated series and films that millions of families love, proving that the skills learned at The Los Angeles Film School can take you anywhere in the world of animation.
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