Model Sheets vs. Business Models: How Independent Animators Work Within the System
Joe Strike sets out to find out how independent animators find work within the system while keeping their independence.
Don’t Budget Yourself Out of Business… Or Budget Blues
Independent producer/director Mark Simon talks about the death nail to independent production underbids and over-promises.
'Dumb Luck' on 'Sloppy Seconds' for 'Superman on the Couch': Three Book Reviews
Taylor Jessen takes a short look at Bill Plymptons Sloppy Seconds, Gary Basemans Dumb Luck and Danny Fingeroths Superman on the Couch.
Licensing Show Upbeat and Energetic
Traveling to Licensing Show, Karen Raugust checks out the animated properties of all types showcased at annual convention.
Fresh from the Festivals: June 2004’s Film Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films: Lemmings by Craig Van Dyke, Rex Steele: Nazi Smasher by Alexander Woo, Rock the World by Sukwon Shin, Ryan by Chris Landreth and Flashbacks from My Past: Starry Night by Irra Verbitsky. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Survey: How to Finance Independent Animation
Chris Robinson surveys some of the leading independent animators in the world to discover how they find the funds to produces their films.
South African Animation: Not Just Elephants and Zebras
Eric Oldrin reveals the animated possibilities and astounding growth of animation and visual effects studios in South Africa.
As Time Goes By
The Tad Stones Interview — Part 1
Joe Strike talks to Tad Stones about his thirtysome years in animation, from Eric Larsons training program at Disney, his work on EPCOT, the influence of Jeffrey Katzenberg, Disney TV Animation and now his new project, Brer Rabbit, at Universal Cartoon Studios.
Self-Help for Nudnik — Part 2
Gene Deitch shares an interview he did with the Screen Cartoonists Union newsletter, Top Cel, about animation production life in a communist country in 1968.
Career Coach: Accepting a Job Proposal
The Career Coach points out various considerations and things to check out before you enter into a relationship with an employer that will hopefully result in a happy employment.
The NFB Animation Hothouse — Part 1
Jean Detheux in conversation with Michael Fukushima about the National Film Board of Canada and its Hothouse project to encourage new, young animation filmmakers.
The Animated Come to Annecy
A big look at Korean animation and a tribute to legendary Ray Harryhausen are some of the treats in store for Annecy 2004. Sarah Baisley offers an overview and highlights of the world premiere animation festival.
From Pencils to Pixels: Making the Transition
Greg Singer speaks with The Animation Guild, Rhythm & Hues and DreamWorks to see how 2D traditional artists are training for the new 3D/CG economy.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Christopher Harz pays a visit to one of the hottest vfx havens, Londons Soho district, which has attracted a flurry of American movies, thanks to creativity and tax incentives.
Cats and Dogs Living in Harmony: ASIFA-East 2004 Review
Alain Bielik meets the visual effects supervisor behind the hallucinatory images of Blueberry, a French western with a twist.
Counselors’ Challenge to Place Students in the Workforce
Marisa Materna looks into the little known career and role of school career counselors, guardian angels who must summon up their marketing and publicity savvy and be a strong networking agent to shepherd students into the working world.
Fresh from the Festivals: May 2004’s Film Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films: Crimenals by Gregory Araya, After You by Christopher Cordingley, Lorenzo by Mike Gabriel, Early Bloomer by Kevin Johnson and The Old Fools by Ruth Lingford. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
'Walt Disney Treasures: On The Front Line'
The Career Coach explains what recruiters do for their company or client and how to help them land you a job.
Cartoons on the Bay 2004 Report
Animation festival vet and historian Harvey Deneroff lends his perspective to latest Cartoons on the Bay, a uniquely Italian event celebrating television animation.