Growing up in Indiana, Meridian Gray Culpepper felt her dream of becoming an animator for a major studio might be a little far-fetched.
But after landing an unexpected internship with Pixar Animation Studios that led to a job with Skydance Media, both California-based firms, she’s working to create another option – closer to home – for the next generation of creatives.
In 2024, the Carmel resident launched Herringbone Animation, a company that strives to produce quality animated content in a less cutthroat environment than the major studios…