Alex and Nick invite James Hamilton, writer on The Amazing World of Gumball, UniKitty!, and head-writer on an unannounced animated show for Netflix, to discuss working in UK animation, developing stories around someone else's visuals, and being head-writer on a series.

How do you get freelance animation writing work while living overseas? Why did performing live sketch comedy help break in to TV writing? What are the differences between the industry in the UK and US? How does a head writer build their team and foster a creative environment in the room? What are some tips on developing and pitching your own original projects?

Content

UK animation and developing animated stories with James Hamilton (00:34)

Final advice, resources, and next week on (37:16)

Links

James Hamilton on Twitter

The Amazing World of Gumball

UniKitty!

Casual Violence UK

Sam Willis (AKA The Boy With Tape On His Face)

The Pajama Men

Resource

"Create Your Own Universe" - The Brothers McLeod

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