Directing Animation Livecast

By Scott WiserTV & Film Film Interviews

Directing Animation Livecast episodes

April 22, 2023 #44 - Nora Twomey, Cartoon Saloon Producer Director ~ The Breadwinner, My Father's Dragon ~ Livecast
Originally Streamed on YouTube Live Apr 21, 2023. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Meet Cartoon Saloon's premiere Producer and Director of The Breadwinner (Oscar Nominated), My Father's Dragon, Secret of Kells, etc. How has her leadership impacted one of the most unique animation studios in the world? Let's deep dive into Nora's process.
Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at scottwiser.com/collaborate
You can follow Nora and Cartoon Saloon at:
https://www.instagram.com/cartoonsaloon/
https://www.cartoonsaloon.ie/
58 min
April 11, 2023 #43 - New Experiments in Studio leadership ~ Steamroller Studios CEO Aaron Gilman ~ D.A. Livecast
Originally Streamed on YouTube Live April 7, 2023. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz.
In building the best animation studio Scott's worked for, Aaron Gilman has gathered philosophies from Brene Brown, Simon Sinek, etc, and in an experimental way has been navigating toward something remarkeable. Let's discuss how he does it and also the future of Steamroller Animation!
With 23 years in the VFX industry, Aaron has worked at all levels of animation in film, games, and TV. Beginning with his early film work, Aaron was an animator on Matrix Revolutions, Hellboy, and Constantine with the acclaimed Tippett Studio. Eventually making his way to Weta Digital as a Senior Animator on Avatar, Aaron would remain with the award-winning New Zealand-based company for 8 years. During that time he worked on 14 feature films as Animation Supervisor on The Avengers, Iron Man 3, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Alvin, and the Chipmunks: Road Chip, and Godzilla. In 2016 Aaron made his way to Vancouver Canada as Animation Director at DNEG where he oversaw numerous projects before taking on the Head of Animation role. In 2021, Aaron assumed the Chief Creative Officer role at Steamroller Animation and most recently took on the Chief Executive Officer role where he oversees the studio’s vision and core operations.
Aaron brings a wealth of animation and leadership experience to the Steamroller team. He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and has been nominated for a VES and Annie award.
Found out about more of his incredible leadership at: https://www.steamrollerstudios.com/
Interviewer Scott Wiser has Directed Animation at Spacestation Animation and is currently supervising animation at Steamroller Animation Studios. He continues to develop more than 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches, including the recently self-published illustrated novel, Masked Magic. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate
51 min
March 26, 2023 #42 - My Dad The Bounty Hunter ~ Everett Downing Jr ~ Netflix Director Interview ~ D.A. Livecast
Originally Streamed on YouTube Live Mar 24, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
He's Animated and storyboarded for Pixar and beyond: Brave, Toy Story 3, Monsters University, Maya and the Three, Wall-e, UP, Ratatouille, Robots, Ice Age, The Boss Baby, Hair Love, Veggie Tales, etc - The breadth and depth of his work is incredible.
Let's chat with Netflix Director Everett Downing Jr about his directing philosophy, How his crowdfunding film project, Book of Mojo prepared him for the opportunity to direct Hair Love and executive co-create My Dad The Bounty Hunter as executive producer.
https://www.edowning.com/
https://www.instagram.com/edogdowning/
Interviewer Scott Wiser has Directed Animation at Spacestation Animation and is currently supervising animation at Steamroller Animation Studios. He continues to develop more than 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches, including the recently self-published illustrated novel, Masked Magic. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate
47 min
February 20, 2023 #41 - Chris Oatley: The best animation art schools and how they impact the industry ~ D.A. Livecast
Originally Streamed on YouTube Live Feb 14, 2023. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz.
He was a Disney character designer and podcast (ArtCast) host and with a twist of fate because one of the best educators I've ever seen in any university, online school, etc. His mentorship has impacted my career exponentially and his students continue to flourish in both their internet presence and their quality of the art.
Former Oatley Academy students are Published Children's Book Authors / Illustrators, Animation Directors, Character Designers, Wizards of the Coast Artists, Blizzard Artists, Instagram Art celebrities, Laika Puppet makers, Fashion Design Instructors, Art Center Teachers, Plein Air Painters, the list goes on.
His current paid course, The Clockwork Heart, is his best yet, helping students plan, finish, and market their own passion projects.
Scott Wiser often recommends this free course to anyone struggling in their art career: Chris Oatley's Crucial Question That Could Save Your Art Career:
Part 1: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/2022/02/21/l1p1-mary-blair/
Part 2: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/2022/04/06/l1p2-mary-blair/
Part 3: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/2022/09/27/l1p3-wrong-career/
Follow Chris at: https://www.instagram.com/chrisoatley/
Interviewer Scott Wiser has Directed Animation at Spacestation Animation and is currently supervising animation at Steamroller Animation Studios. He continues to develop more than 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches, including the recently self-published illustrated novel, Masked Magic. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate
51 min
January 15, 2023 #40 - Adam Yaniv ~ Director of "Summer Memories" the fully independent cartoon series ~ Directing Animation Livecast
Originally streamed on YouTube Live Jan 13, 2023. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
He's developed animated stories for Disney TV, Nickelodeon, and most recently, the most special of his projects: Summer Memories. Adam was Scott Wiser's first animation supervisor ever and had a huge impact on his career beginnings!
Check out the series at: https://www.facebook.com/SummerMemori...
Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches.
Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate
44 min
December 15, 2022 #39 - Chris Sanders: Director of How To Train Your Dragon + Lilo & Stitch Cartoons!!! ~ Directing Animation Livecast
Originally Streamed on YouTube Live on Dec 9, 2022. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
He directed How to Train Your Dragon + Lilo & Stitch + The Croods - What more need we say? We already know he's a fantastic artist and storyteller! Ladies and gents... CHRIS SANDERS!!!!
Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate
Follow Chris Sanders at:
https://www.instagram.com/chrissander...
+ TONS of content at: https://linktr.ee/chrissandersart
48 min
December 10, 2022 #38 - Pietro Schito & directors mentored by Guillermo del Toro. on Write for Animation ~ Directing Animation Livecast
Originally Streamed on YouTube Live Nov 11, 2022. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Doing screenwriting for 2 feature films with directors mentored by Guillermo del Toro - should teach you a LOT. And Pietro has DONE JUST THAT.
Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate
From his website: Going from an Avid editor in Italy, L.A. to complete the New York Film Academy Screenwriting Program, Pietro discovered a vibrant animation community and wrote two animated feature films for two directors selected and mentored by Guillermo del Toro. He recently completed the pilot and series development of THE PAPALLAS, an animated series based on Italy’s beloved Carosello TV show. THINGDOM, an animated feature film Pietro co-wrote with director René Castillo is approaching production and He's rewriting a stop-motion feature directed by Luis Téllez.
He writes in English, Spanish, and Italian.
As a story consultant, Pietro has mentored Emmy Award Winner showrunners and helped directors shape their films.
In 2018, Pietro founded the Write for Animation YouTube channel that connects the top talent in the animation industry with the next generation of storytellers. https://www.youtube.com/pietroschito
https://www.instagram.com/writeforani...
44 min
October 15, 2022 #37 - Directing Hollywood Animation vs Independent Passion Projects ~ Alex Orrelle ~ Directing Animation Livecast
Originally Streamed on YouTube Live on Oct 10, 2022. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Klaus, Space Jame, Looney Toons, The Incredibles - What style of animation hasn't Alex Orrelle worked on?
Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate
Alex has been sought after as an animator, story artist, and director throughout the industry and doesn't an amazing job at delivering high-quality work and leadership for all of them! Follow him at https://www.instagram.com/alexorrelle/
https://twitter.com/alexorrelle
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexorrelle/
Alex wanted to make we credit: Tommy Kinnerup - Character designer
Chris Oatley's Crucial Question That Could Save Your Art Career:
Part 1: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartis...
Part 2: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartis...
Part 3: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartis...
47 min
September 11, 2022 #36 - Choosing the BEST ANIMATION SCREENWRITING story structure ~ Eric Elrod ~ Directing Animation Livecast
Originally Streamed on YouTube Live on Sep 9, 2022. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Oscar-winning Pixar Co-director Mark Andrews directed cutting-edge production using Unreal Engine and Motion Capture. More info coming soon.
Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate
Eric Elrod has been a director on Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and the Spider-Man TV series (2020-2022), as well as a story artist on DC League of Super-Pets, Spiderman, Avengers Ensemble, Rio 2, The Peanuts Movie, etc.
47 min
August 30, 2022 #35 - Mark Andrews Producing Super Giant Robot Bros in record time ~ Directing Animation Livecast
Originally Streamed on YouTube Live August 19, 2022. Audio Edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Oscar-winning Pixar Co-director Mark Andrews directed cutting-edge production using Unreal Engine and Motion Capture. More info coming soon.
Interviewer Scott Wiser is a Director at Spacestation Animation and the creator of 10 deeply meaningful feature film pitches. Any producers or executives interested in collaborating or funding on Scott Wiser's projects can peruse these pitches through the application at https://scottwiser.com/collaborate
After 18 years at Pixar, Mark Andrews directed 5 hours of content in a little less than two years and called it "Super Giant Robot Bros" - now on Netflix! His other credits include Brave, Primal, Iron Giant, Incredibles, etc.
Follow Mark Andrews at: https://www.instagram.com/mandrookz/
43 min

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In-depth conversations with top producers and directors in the Animation Industry. Join director / animator Scott Wiser on his journey toward directing his first animated feature film.