The future of the animation industry
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The art of animation has made leaps and bounds since first appearing as a novelty act in the early 1900s.
Now, animated films are expected to be both technically and emotionally complex as they explore themes of grief, love, and self-discovery.
All while they appear seamlessly natural and fantastical.
Unlike most Hollywood projects, the pandemic didn't slow down animation productions, yet it's changing significantly thanks to the internet and a new wave of creators producing your favorite toons.
What does the future of animation have in store?
And what stories can fans expect in a genre where entire production companies share their ideas across the globe?
- Jinko Gotoh
- Vice-President of Women in Animation (WIA)
- Producer of KLAUS and The Lego Movie 2
- Animation industry consultant
- Maija Burnett
- Director of the Character Animation Program at California Institute of the Arts
This episode of Town Square is guest-hosted by Brenda Valdivia, in for Ernie Manouse.
Below are some examples of animated short films made by students at CalArts:
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