Welcome back to Part 02 of our conversation with DeadEndia creator and showrunner - and pitch extraordinaire - Hamish Steele!Last episode we talked about how the original DeadEndia story drew from some of the real life experiences Hamish and his friends had, and how our own real life experiences are, and can be, reflected in the shows that we watch…

Hey you! Welcome back to The DIY Animation Show! We’re kicking off Season 5 with DeadEndia creator and showrunner, Hamish Steele!Possibly best currently known for his graphic novel, DeadEndia*, Hamish also has wide experience of developing and pitching animated shows, directing and writing with Blink Industries, has won an Eisner award, AND is a se…

Whaaaaaat! It’s season 5 of the DIY Animation Show! It’s been a very strange year, with a lot of unexpected events, but we're back and excited for this new Season of the Show!We’ll be here on January 27th with our first guest of Season 5 - DeadEndia creator & show runner, and pitch extraordinaire, Hamish Steele! He was such a joy to talk with, and …

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Happy Holidays! In this year's Christmas special, we're shooting the breeze about the incredible Klaus (Netflix 2019), our plans for the holiday break, personal projects, hopes for 2020, and way too much food. Grab a tasty hot beverage, some cosy socks, and hang with us for some super chill Christmas vibes! <3 Jess & LaurenThis episode is an indie …

Hallo, gutentag, and welcome back to the DIY Animation show!We’re here with part 2 of our interview with Thomas Wellmann - background artist on Clarence and Summer Camp Island, Adventure Time storyboard artist, illustrator, AND indie comics creator in his spare time.Last time, in Part 1 Thomas shared his process for creating backgrounds for animati…

Today we talk with story and background artist Thomas Wellmann, calling all the way from Germany!Thomas Wellmann wears many hats as an artist, being an illustrator, a background artist for Clarence and Summer Camp Island, a storyboard artist on Adventure Time, and an indie comics creator in his spare time!We were initially stoked to pick his brains…

We're back with part 2 of our interview with Kate Sullivan, the magical Guardian behind the wheel of fan-animations, Moon Animate Make-Up 1 and 2!In part 1, Kate touched on what her re-animated project process was like, the state of 2D animation, what makes a great demo reel, and what hustling really looks like.Now, here in part 2, Kate dives into …

Season 4 is here! And boy, do we have a good’un - we talk with powerhouse & pioneer Kate Sullivan, all about project managing her legendary Sailor Moon re-animation collabs: Moon Animate Make-Up!As well as giving us a look into the project management-side of Moon Animate Make-Up 1 & 2, Kate also drops some real talk on the state of 2D animation, wh…

We will be tabling at Denver Pop Culture Con 2019! Woohoooo!!!What is Denver Pop Culture Con, you may ask? Held in Denver, Colorado, and formerly titled Denver Comic Con, DPCC is a 3-day family friendly pop culture convention that features some of the best in pop culture entertainment. This year, it runs from Friday May 31st - Sunday June 2nd at th…

Today we bring you Part 2 of our uplifting interview with Creator & Director Cinzia Angelini and Producer Andrea Emmes, all about their high-quality 3D short, “Mila”, raising awareness about children impacted by war.In case you missed it, in part 1, we talked about... - Mila’s real-life origins, drawn from the childhood experience of Cinzia’s mothe…

We’re here with Writer, Director, and Creator Cinzia Angelini and Producer Andrea Emmes to discuss 'Mila', an incredible 3D short film raising awareness about children impacted by war.Cinzia has a personal connection with this short film - Mila is based on her mother’s own childhood experience of bombing raids in her hometown during World War II. W…

In today’s episode, we dive further into Collin's Part 1 mic-drop - how limitation is the mother of creativity - this time from the lens of fan art and fan creations, as well as talking shop and getting into the nitty-gritty technical aspects of his animations. Here are some of our favorite points this episode:- Collin’s thorough break-down of elem…

Happy New Year and welcome back! We're continuing Season 3 today with a new guest - the indefatigable Collin "Skipperwing" Byrd, creator of action-packed, animated webcomic, The Crimson Fly!Originally debuting in 2015, Collin’s ‘Crimson Fly’ is an examination of the intricacies of being a superhero, and combines the freedom of animated movement and…

Happy Holidays! Today we ask each other the questions, reveal Lauren's ultimate Ugly Christmas Jumper, and discover just how many Tamales Jess can eat over Christmas. So grab a cosy sweater (ugly or non-ugly), some tasty treats and join us for a chilled Christmas hangout! <3 Jess & LaurenThis episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica …

Following on from Part 1 of our interview with Jocie Juritz (our first conversation, recorded back in 2016), today’s episode sees us catch up with her earlier in this year, 2018.Jocie had a lot of promising projects in the pipeline last time we spoke, and has been up to so much in these two years. If you follow her on Instagram, or her other social…

Tell us… are you sitting comfortably?We bring you a special episode of The DIY Animation Show this Halloween... A spine-chilling collection of astonishing Animation Horror Stories!Every interview, we ask each of our guests for a horror story - either a spooky thing that happened, or (more often than not...) an occasion when things just went horribl…

It's the Season 3 premiere of the DIY Animation Show!...and what better way to kick off this Season with none other than Animation director & Experimentalist, Jocie Juritz!Professionally, Jocie crafts beautiful 2D animated projects with a gorgeous hand-made look. She specialises in PSAs and documentaries dealing with pertinent topics, interesting f…

Welcome to The DIY Animation Show’s first ever Season Break! We kick it all off today with a catch-up with Adam Floeck and Nate Swinehart!Since their original interview with us (recorded in 2016), Adam & Nate have been hard at work pitching 'The Sentinel' to different networks in the hopes of getting it greenlit for a series.What followed, and what…

...AKA Nuts 'n' Bolts with Adam & Nate!Last time, Adam and Nate discussed the journey of their ambitious CG project 'The Sentinel', from its concept, to its nurturing, all the way through to its completion. It's a great tale of collaboration, perseverance, and friendship.In today's episode we pick their brains for their favorite tips and tricks lea…

Since meeting in college, Adam Floeck and Nate Swinehart's creative partnership has gone from strength to strength, leading to the creation of their ambitious CG project, 'The Sentinel'.Created over the course of 4-5 years, outside of their jobs, with a team comprised of friends and strangers, with no budget, these two dreamt big, stayed committed,…

We're back with the first episode of the season! Today, we continue our interview with Todd Favela - this second part is chock-full of Todd's DIY nuts & bolts gold from start to finish, including his favorite things about DIY animation, and the most vital thing he thinks a DIY Animator needs....and here's just a taster of everything else we cover t…

We are THRILLED to announce that The DIY Animation Show is back with a new episode next Wednesday, April 18th! *Commence fanfare!!*For all the details, listen to this announcement. Huge thanks to Azureflux for our awesome theme music!Want to stay up-to-date with all of The DIY Animation Show's new releases? You're in luck - here are 4 simple steps …

From his time at Titmouse, working on shows like China, IL to developing Nick Shorts, Todd Favela has first-hand experience that tight deadlines and high-calibre 2D animation can go hand-in-hand.Travelling through animation with his eyes and mind wide open, Todd is continually honing and building on his increasingly vast animation knowledge.Today, …

In parts one and two, Jim shared some truly awesome DIY Animation hacks and talked about collaborating with the legendary Bill Plympton on Revengeance.Today, in part three, we discuss:- More tips for recording DIY audio.- The life and times of the Ghettomation Podcast.- The one most vital thing Jim feels a DIY Animator needs.This episode is a produ…

In part one of our interview with Jim Lujan, we heard about Revengeance – Jim’s uber collab with the legendary Bill Plympton – and Jim’s take on the DIY spirit.This time, in part two, we see how Jim’s joyful, resourceful approach to making his projects, whether by himself or with other people, continues to bring him a fulfilling and fresh creative …

Jim Lujan is truly a DIY Animation Champion. Having created 50+ original shorts as well as co-creating Revengeance, a full-length feature collaboration with legendary animator Bill Plympton, Jim understands just how powerful a ‘Do It Yourself’ attitude can be.Today we cover:Revengeance, Jim’s collab with DIY Animation Pioneer Bill Plympton.- Jim’s …

In the first two parts of this interview, Alex and Lindsay Small-Butera shared their journey creating Baman Piderman and provided insight on the importance of pursuing your dream project.Today in part three, Alex and Lindsay talk about the one most vital thing a DIY animator needs.This episode is a production of The Oatley Academy of Visual Storyte…

In part one of this interview, we learned a brief history of Baman Piderman, from its origin to its time at Mondo Media, and touched on the resonating power of making the type of work you personally want to see more of.Now, in part two, we see how Lindsay and Alex‘s determination to turn Baman Piderman into a reality became the catalyst for a host …

Welcome to The DIY Animation Show, the do-it-yourself guide for Independent Animators!Alex and Lindsay Small-Butera are the lovely creators behind YouTube sensation, Baman Piderman, and have recently directed and guest-animated on not one, but two shows on Cartoon Network.Today we cover:- The Origins of Baman Piderman.- How nonsensical humor and es…