Animation Podcast

Back in 2012 we decided to invade the air waves with these podcasts and since that time, we've talked with many industry pros! We talk about animation, the industry, workflows, and wisdom through out their careers. These podcasts can also be found on iTunes, Spotify, and Youtube. We also want your feedback on the iAnimate Podcast! Have industry questions you'd like answered? Fancy an interview with an animator you LOVE?

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Interview with Executive Producer Chris Wall

In episode 102 we interview Chris Wall. Chris has been in the animation industry for over 25 years, where he worked at studios like Big Idea Entertainment (VeggieTales) and DreamWorks Animation. In 2016, Chris founded the animation studio, Shining Isle Productions, and serves as Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Wingfeather Saga animated series. Working with industry veterans like Keith Lango & Ron Smith, they were able to raise $12m in capital to get the series off...

Interview with Director and Animator India Barnardo

Episode #101

Interview with Director and Animator Lino DiSalvo

Episode #100

Interview with Animation Lead Ron Smith

Episode #99

Interview with Creature Animation Supervisor Marco Foglia

Episode #98

Interview with Encanto Supervising Animator Valentin Amador

Episode #97

Interview with The Sea Beast Animation Director Zach Parrish

Episode #96

Interview with Pixar Veteran Animator Michal Makarewicz

Episode #95

Interview with 'The Bad Guys' Director - Pierre Perifel

Episode #94

Interview with Amazing Character Designer - Coran Kizer Stone

Episode #93

Interview with Animation Director - Harvey Newman

Episode #92

Interview with Dreamworks Supervising Animator - Rani Naamani

Episode #91

Interview: Arcane Head of Character Animation - Alexis Wanneroy

Episode #90

Interview with Destiny 2 Senior Sandbox Animator - Mike Walling

Episode #89

Interview with Insomniac Games Sr. Animator - Lindsay Thompson

Episode #88

Interview with Blizzard Animator Justin Rasch

Episode #87

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