Independent Animation #4 – Indie Animated Features
In the fourth episode of Independent Animation, our companion podcast series to the Skwigly tie-in book Independent Animation: Developing, Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films (Taylor & Francis/CRC Press),, we explore the daunting world of taking on feature-length indie animation with several auteurs who’ve taken the plunge. Building on the book’s explorations of major case studies including well-established artists such as Bill Plympton, Signe Baumane and Nina Paley, in this podcast we meet several relative newcomers in the animation world to learn more about the challenges they faced when both taking on and releasing such mammoth endeavours without a pre-existing fanbase or substantial crew. These include:
- Joel Benjamin, director of Where It Floods
- Nicholas De Fina, director of LeSeurdmin
- Dan Ekis, director of Grey Island
Also in this episode we speak with Natasha Price of Engine House, a Cornwall-based studio who are embarking on their own indie feature Back From The Dead Red thanks to the support of blockchain entertainment studio SingularDTV.
Written, presented and produced by Ben Mitchell
Music by Ben Mitchell
If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out the book:
Book Features
- Covers the entire process of creating an independent animated film, from story development and casting to editing and distribution
- Features input from some of the industry’s most noteworthy animation talents and exclusive insight into their working processes
- Additional resources and interviews available through a special section of Skwigly Online Animation Magazine
Book Summary
With the advent of advanced hand-held technology and the widespread nature of the internet, the world of animated filmmaking is more exciting and accessible than ever. Due to this cultural and technological development, the success of independent animated film makers is on the rise. Independent Animation showcases some of the greatest, most innovated giants in the field and helps guide readers through the artistic process and production techniques. Story development, casting, color, distribution, and the intimidating aspects of production are elucidated using various examples from all over the world. Readers will also explore the changing nature of the audiences’ relationship with animation, granting firsthand guidance in navigating the diverse fields of animated film-making.
Available to buy now from Taylor & Francis/CRC Press.