In this episode of Firelight Chats, Chris Armsden stops by the Spacelab on a rainy day to chat about animation and movie making with Kane & Mocha by the fireside. They discuss the business of animation, the impacts of technological advancements, the importance of education and having the right mindset, creative freedom, searching for passion, traveling the world, and his dreams of creating something magical in Taiwan.

Chris Armsden is an award-winning animation and visual effects professional who has worked on some of the most famous animated films in the world while working for companies like DNEG, MPC Film, DreamWorks, and Weta Digital. Chris is a Taiwan Gold Card holder and is the founder of Rising Star Creative, an animation and creative arts studio based in Taipei.