The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast #77 - Portfolio Tips to Get You Hired! Featuring Armand Serrano

Tom and Tony Bancroft dive into a podcast a long time coming: how to create a killer portfolio that will get you a job!  They invite Disney and Sony visual development pro, Armand Serrano, to help sort thru the mysteries of what the studios want to see!

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughtByAPro.com & sponsored by Stuart Ng Books, SketchWallet & TVPaint Animation Software

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast #76- “Fall”-ing for Alex Hirsch 

The Bancroft Brothers finally snag some time with the outspoken creator of “Gravity Falls”, Alex Hirsch!  Alex opens up about what its like to be the show runner of a hit animated TV show based on your own quirky upbringing between you and your twin sister - plus the importance of connecting with your audience! 

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughtByAPro.com & sponsored by Stuart Ng Books, SketchWallet & TVPaint Animation Software

In this episode of the Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast, Tom and Tony unlock the mysteries of good storytelling for film and animation. Classic books on screenwriting, films, and ways to look at creating stories are all analyzed by the Wonder Twins of animation!

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughtByAPro.com & sponsored by Stuart Ng Books, SketchWallet & TVPaint Animation Software

Podcast #74- Pernille Ørum interview

The Brothers Bancroft have fun talking with the talented Pernille Ørum all the way from Denmark!  Find out what the day-to-day is like for a huge shinning star of the internet and character designer for the DC Superhero Girls show

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughtByAPro.com & sponsored by Stuart Ng Books, SketchWallet & TVPaint Animation Software

In their 5th “hash it out” episode, Tony and Tom Bancroft talk about their art influences. From comics, to animation, to the digital age of Instagram, get ready for a whole lot of name dropping!

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughtByAPro.com & sponsored by Stuart Ng Books, SketchWallet & TVPaint Animation Software

Only one person can claim they have worked on The Lion King every week for the past thirty years - Tom Schumacher.  Tom Schumacher is the former President of Disney Feature Animation in the 90s and currently President of Disney Theatrical.  Find out how you transition a hit film into a hit Broadway show in this episode! 

TheBancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughtByAPro.com & sponsored by Stuart Ng Books & SketchWallet

The twins sit down and discuss the topic of Branding Yourself and your Art with master artist/brander Jake Parker.  Jake discusses the secrets of using the Internet to get you and your artwork noticed!

TheBancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughtByAPro.com & sponsored by Stuart Ng Books & SketchWallet

In our second interview with the legendary animator Glen Keane, the Bancroft’s reveal a side of Glen you haven’t heard of before.  What drives Glen to create the passionate characters and performances that have made Ariel, The Beast, Aladdin, Tarzan, and Pocahontas so memorable?  The answer may surprise you

TheBancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughtByAPro.com & sponsored by Stuart Ng Books & SketchWallet

The Brothers Bancroft are honored to host two of their bucket list guests in one podcast: Ron Clements and John Musker - the long-time Disney directors and writers of classic films like The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog and their newest hit: Moana!  This one is an instant classic!