Directing Animation Livecast

By Scott WiserTV & Film Film Interviews

Directing Animation Livecast episodes

January 13, 2021 #17 - Pablo Smith (Animation Director) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded on YouTube Live on Jan 8, 2021. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).
Pablo has worked for years as both a 2d and CG animator and is currently co-directing the animation on the upcoming Spongebob Kamp Koral series. He is also creating his own zany series, Prepper Farms, which has been put on hold because of the demanding nature of his Nickelodeon role. You can follow Pablo at: https://www.instagram.com/pablonihah/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjbm...
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43 min
December 08, 2020 #16 - Arnie Leibovit (Producer / Historian) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded on YouTube Live on Dec 4, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).
Arnie Lebovit is not only the foremost expert of animation visionary George Pal, he also knew 4 of animation's "nine old men", Disney, and several other visionaries in the animation industry. Arnie directed the creation of the Puppetoon documentary series.
https://puppetoon.net/ https://www.facebook.com/puppetoons https://www.facebook.com/thefantasyfi...
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40 min
November 17, 2020 #15 - Aaron Fullan (Composer) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded on Nov 13, 2020 on YouTube Live. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).
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Aaron is an independent film composer who is breaking the mold of "LA-based-only" Hollywood film scorers. Writing music from his home studio in Iowa, Aaron has caught the attention of an impressive list of directors, producers, music supervisors, music department heads, and studio executives. Soli Deo Gloria! http://www.aaronfullan.com/
40 min
October 06, 2020 #14 - Ryan Leach (Composer) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded on YouTube Live October 2, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).
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Ryan Leach was the composer for my short film, Layers. He's now an award-winning composer for Film and TV, his music has been heard on every major network and clients include Disney, The California Lottery, MTV, Lowe’s and Rainn Wilson’s SoulPancake. http://ryanleach.com/
44 min
September 09, 2020 #13 - Denver Jackson (Solo Feature Animator) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded on September 4, 2020 on YouTube Live. Audio version edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser:
A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).
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Denver Jackson is known for his work on The Wishing Jar (2016), Esluna: The First Monolith (2018) and Somnius (2013). He storyboarded and animated these films himself, alone. Yes, people. Be amazed! https://www.instagram.com/denver.jack... https://www.instagram.com/cloudrisepi...
44 min
August 11, 2020 #12 - William Joyce (Filmmaker/Illustrator) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded on August 7, 2020 on YouTube Live. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser:
A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies.
Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)
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Bill Joyce is an entertainment master. He began as a successful, widely publishing illustrator, worked at early Pixar, inspired the movies Meet The Robinson, Rise of The Guardians, and Epic, and won the Oscar for his film The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore. His Company Moonbot was one of Scott Wiser's biggest career inspirations.
https://www.instagram.com/heybilljoyce/
https://www.twitter.com/heybilljoyce/
36 min
July 07, 2020 #11 - Jalil Sadool (CEO Steamroller Studios) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded on YouTube Live on July 3, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).
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Jalil has worked many years in the animation industry at Dreamworks, Weta, Rhythm & Hues, etc. He created the online animation school, CGTarian, and co-founder Steamroller Studios, which just released the celebrated short, Spice Frontier. https://steamrollerstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/steamroller...
46 min
June 08, 2020 #10 - Micheal Flaherty (Executive Producer) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded live on YouTube June 5, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser:
A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies.
Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)
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Michael Flaherty has two decades of experience as a film company President, CEO, Executive Producer of Several Major Motion Pictures, including, The Chronicals of Narnia, Holes, Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium, The Giver, Wonder, and the list keeps going!
45 min
May 11, 2020 #09 - David Wilson (Aspiring Producer) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded on YouTube Live May 8, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser:
A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies.
Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books and short films).
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David Wilson serves as the Lead Animator for many Magic Leap Studios’ projects. He has enjoyed working across the entertainment industries for over a decade - including work in interactive games, film, episodic television, shorts, and commercials. David is focused on creating innovative content that helps engage families, amplifies creative voices, and fosters community.
His work includes Disney Infinity, The Boy Who Learned to Fly, Project Create, Bob the Builder, and Family Game Night.
He mentors animation students and professionals through universities, GDC, and CTN-X.
Connect with David at https://twitter.com/davillustration
42 min
April 07, 2020 #08 - Brenda Chapman (Writer/Director) on the Directing Animation Livecast
Originally recorded on YouTube Live April 3, 2020. Audio edited by Kiara Horowitz.
Interview by Scott Wiser: A Director, Animator on projects for DreamWorks, Fox, and Indies. Creator of original feature-film pitches (in the form of self-published books)
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Brenda Chapman was a Disney story artist on films such as Beauty & The Beast and The Lion King. She then Co-Directed Prince of Egypt and Brave. She recently debuted her live-action film, Come Away, at Sundance 2020.
35 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.