Erica Hayes
@ericahayes87.bsky.social
Director and storyboard artist in animation. Writer by night. Nerd.
Hi! It has been an embarrassingly long time since I’ve logged on, but I wanted to share what I’ve been up to for the past 2 years— working as supervising director on a new Netflix series, Haunted Hotel! Check out the official trailer below and watch it on Sep. 19!
youtu.be/UxEza8wLcS0
youtu.be/UxEza8wLcS0
Haunted Hotel | Official Trailer | Netflix
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August 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Hi! It has been an embarrassingly long time since I’ve logged on, but I wanted to share what I’ve been up to for the past 2 years— working as supervising director on a new Netflix series, Haunted Hotel! Check out the official trailer below and watch it on Sep. 19!
youtu.be/UxEza8wLcS0
youtu.be/UxEza8wLcS0
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What would you do if you knew the world was ending in the near future?
Despite its broadly familiar premise, the animated limited series "Carol & the End of the World" admirably diverges from genre convention and narrative expectations.
Despite its broadly familiar premise, the animated limited series "Carol & the End of the World" admirably diverges from genre convention and narrative expectations.
A Delightful Netflix Cartoon…About the End of the World?!
Even if a comet were heading rapidly towards Earth, the new animated curiosity “Carol & the End of the World” would be worth your time.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 15, 2023 at 5:49 PM
What would you do if you knew the world was ending in the near future?
Despite its broadly familiar premise, the animated limited series "Carol & the End of the World" admirably diverges from genre convention and narrative expectations.
Despite its broadly familiar premise, the animated limited series "Carol & the End of the World" admirably diverges from genre convention and narrative expectations.
Such an amazing little miniseries. Please watch it!
The trailer for the show I art directed on, Carol & the End of the World, is here - can't wait for y'all to finally see our girl in motion!! 🤩 Hope you love Carol and her world as much as I do when the show comes out 12/15 - seriously, this one's going to be special!! 🥰 youtu.be/RlFvhRhY2Nc?...
Carol & The End of The World | Official Trailer | Netflix
With a mysterious planet hurtling towards Earth, extinction is imminent for the people of the world. While most feel liberated to pursue their wildest dreams...
youtu.be
December 5, 2023 at 10:28 PM
Such an amazing little miniseries. Please watch it!
When I worked on this in 2021, I told Dan Guterman that I waited my whole life to work on a project like this, and that wasn't an exaggeration. Look out for "Carol & The End of the World" this December! It is truly a rare and special gem.
www.animationmagazine.net/2023/10/netf...
www.animationmagazine.net/2023/10/netf...
October 27, 2023 at 4:40 PM
When I worked on this in 2021, I told Dan Guterman that I waited my whole life to work on a project like this, and that wasn't an exaggeration. Look out for "Carol & The End of the World" this December! It is truly a rare and special gem.
www.animationmagazine.net/2023/10/netf...
www.animationmagazine.net/2023/10/netf...
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One big takeaway from the WGA strike is that the AMPTP was acting like they were an inevitable force that would steamroll the writers and replace them with AI regurgitations, right up until the moment they folded and gave the WGA almost everything they asked for. TAG take notes
Definitely read up on the deal. We got some amazing things in this new contract, including changes that will help newer writers. Finally, I can go back to being scared about my career for normal reasons.
Hot damn, the WGA won. The summary of what's been agreed to is in the link but just, wow. www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign...
September 27, 2023 at 1:39 AM
One big takeaway from the WGA strike is that the AMPTP was acting like they were an inevitable force that would steamroll the writers and replace them with AI regurgitations, right up until the moment they folded and gave the WGA almost everything they asked for. TAG take notes
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One of the best parts of the WGA deal: AI has now hit a brick wall in Hollywood, *and that includes adaptations.*
Based on the deal, AI can't be source material. So if you're a publisher, AI novels or graphic novels or whatever just became that much less appealing because *they can't be optioned.*
Based on the deal, AI can't be source material. So if you're a publisher, AI novels or graphic novels or whatever just became that much less appealing because *they can't be optioned.*
September 27, 2023 at 5:40 AM
One of the best parts of the WGA deal: AI has now hit a brick wall in Hollywood, *and that includes adaptations.*
Based on the deal, AI can't be source material. So if you're a publisher, AI novels or graphic novels or whatever just became that much less appealing because *they can't be optioned.*
Based on the deal, AI can't be source material. So if you're a publisher, AI novels or graphic novels or whatever just became that much less appealing because *they can't be optioned.*
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Our strike was necessary.
Our strike was effective.
Our strike is a victory.
If anyone tries to tell you otherwise, it’s ‘cause they never want to see us stand up for ourselves again.
Don’t believe it.
We won this fight.
We’re the WGA, and when we fight, we win. #WGAStrong
Our strike was effective.
Our strike is a victory.
If anyone tries to tell you otherwise, it’s ‘cause they never want to see us stand up for ourselves again.
Don’t believe it.
We won this fight.
We’re the WGA, and when we fight, we win. #WGAStrong
September 26, 2023 at 9:31 PM
Our strike was necessary.
Our strike was effective.
Our strike is a victory.
If anyone tries to tell you otherwise, it’s ‘cause they never want to see us stand up for ourselves again.
Don’t believe it.
We won this fight.
We’re the WGA, and when we fight, we win. #WGAStrong
Our strike was effective.
Our strike is a victory.
If anyone tries to tell you otherwise, it’s ‘cause they never want to see us stand up for ourselves again.
Don’t believe it.
We won this fight.
We’re the WGA, and when we fight, we win. #WGAStrong
I have too many things to do and think about so I’m gonna go to sleep.
September 26, 2023 at 8:20 PM
I have too many things to do and think about so I’m gonna go to sleep.
Tell me where you're from with a food pic.
August 30, 2023 at 3:33 PM
Tell me where you're from with a food pic.
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If you mention liking a cartoon around animation people 80% of the time they suddenly go silent. Later you learn half the crew died making it and the creator is a serial grandma puncher. It's crazy!
August 23, 2023 at 10:00 PM
If you mention liking a cartoon around animation people 80% of the time they suddenly go silent. Later you learn half the crew died making it and the creator is a serial grandma puncher. It's crazy!
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Some spooky paintings to get the vibes going. I do love the “big thing in sky that shouldn’t be there” approach to creepy art!
August 23, 2023 at 2:16 PM
Some spooky paintings to get the vibes going. I do love the “big thing in sky that shouldn’t be there” approach to creepy art!
I'M FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
August 19, 2023 at 1:39 AM
I'M FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Very important for new users or returning users!! 🚨🚨
If bluesky seems a bit "dead" to you, check in your feed settings that you don't have the minimum likes turned up to see replies.
If you have that on, you're going to be missing the most recent comments that haven't accrued likes yet
If you have that on, you're going to be missing the most recent comments that haven't accrued likes yet
August 18, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Very important for new users or returning users!! 🚨🚨
Honestly have no idea if I will use this, but it's nice to have!
August 18, 2023 at 9:09 PM
Honestly have no idea if I will use this, but it's nice to have!