Check Out Amy Boisvert’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amy Boisvert.

Hi Amy, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My mom and I would copy from a stack of children’s books on our living room floor every weekend. I would watch her draw and follow along, carefully trying to re-create the illustrations from The Paper Bag Princess or Madeline. After a while she’d have to go do important Mom stuff and I was left alone with all these papers and pencils, so I started making up my own stories. They were nonsensical and probably only funny to me, but the process involved with creating these stories fascinated me. I decided to commit to being an artist then, and after a series of lucky decisions and the support of my family, I moved to Los Angeles to work in the animation industry.

After four years of studying, I graduated from animation school and spent a summer as a story intern at Pixar. These two experiences were most gratifying in that I met the people I’ll work with for the rest of my career. My friends and mentors continue to be invaluable in all aspects of my life, and I’m seriously lucky to know them. Particularly my wife and creative partner, Shea Territo. My artistic growth during this period has led to even greater opportunities to test myself and learn what exactly it is I’d like to say with my work.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
As artists, challenges are a part of the deal. We are professional problem-solvers, and I think we’re at a great advantage for when we may face issues in our careers or personal lives. I’m Canadian, and many of my own challenges have been in attempting to live and work in the States while juggling the financial and internal pressures that come with that choice. Inflated living costs, dwindling industry opportunities, work-life balance, politics; while I do my best to take these issues in stride, it can sometimes become too overwhelming for one person to face. I cope by turning to the support of those closest to me, and by persevering down the path I have set for myself. My only advice is to remain open to the obstacles, and opportunities, that will inevitably come your way the longer you stick at something; there’s always some kind of surprising truth to be learned from it!

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m an animator, storyboard artist, and writer. I’m inspired by strange observations made from life and the funny, sad things people have already written about. My short film “Death is a Giant Peanut” screened at festivals including PBS Fine Cut and tied for Best American Short at the Animation First Film Festival in 2026. The experience of making the film was very personal and it was rewarding to hear it resonated with those who watched it.

I’m currently directing a series of unannounced shorts at Sony TV. I’m also hard at work on my comic debut “Sock Island” set to be published in 2027 with ShortBox Comics Fair.

People often say my work is clearly ‘Canadian’, but that’s just a sparkling water company to me!

We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
It’s generally assumed that working as an artist is harder than having a ‘safe’ career. That we don’t have the same financial security or job stability as others, and that it’s a big risk to take a chance when we don’t know if we’ll reach the success we aspire to. I think that risk comes with just about any job today.

For myself, I know I wouldn’t be happy doing anything but what I do today. The greater risk would have been to take a chance at a career that I know wouldn’t fulfill me. There are those with more difficult circumstances or greater responsibilities than I have, so the risk of working as an artist comes with higher stakes. Personally, I don’t think there’s much risk involved if you make choices that align closely with what you want from life, and with what makes you happy. Any misstep is a chance to learn something new, before reorienting your direction with a bit more clarity and confidence. I’ve taken risks in my life so far, and while it’s intimidating without a back-up plan, each chance has been worth it in the long run. It’s just a slow buildup from that first step in the right direction.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://amyboisvert.wixsite.com/amy-boisvert-story/about-contact
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigboyamy/
• Youtube: https://youtu.be/YNalIukucWE?si=gj5eGMpn7bfffZlL

Image Credits
Cover image taken by Daniel Murillo