Welcome back to Part 02 of our conversation with DeadEndia creator and showrunner - and pitch extraordinaire - Hamish Steele! Last episode we talked about how the original DeadEndia story drew from some of the real life experiences Hamish and his friends had, and how our own real life experiences are, and can be, reflected in the shows that we watch and create. Now in Part 02, we’re picking up again as Hamish considers what’s most important about DeadEndia that he really wanted to protect as it became an animated show, as well as: - Plenty of pitching advice gleaned from Hamish’s years of expe ..read more

Hey you! Welcome back to The DIY Animation Show! We’re kicking off Season 5 with DeadEndia creator and showrunner, Hamish Steele! Possibly best currently known for his graphic novel, DeadEndia*, Hamish also has wide experience of developing and pitching animated shows, directing and writing with Blink Industries, has won an Eisner award, AND is a self-confessed zine enthusiast (if you ever get your eyes on his Paul Rudd zine, you won’t regret it!). His work is silly and fun, and infused with warmth and a real heart for human experience. We were super excited to speak with him all about DeadEnd ..read more

Whaaaaaat! It’s season 5 of the DIY Animation Show! It’s been a very strange year, with a lot of unexpected events, but we're back and excited for this new Season of the Show! We’ll be here on January 27th with our first guest of Season 5 - DeadEndia creator & show runner, and pitch extraordinaire, Hamish Steele! He was such a joy to talk with, and it’s such an uplifting and encouraging conversation; we think you’re going to love it! We’re also trying some new things this season, so listen to the recording for all the details. The short version is: ___ a more raw feel to the show, with les ..read more

Bonjour et bienvenue to the DIY animation show! We are back with part 2 of our interview with Kevin Gemin, aka KekeFlipNote, as well as our final episode of season four! Last time, we learned how the Nintendo DSi ignited Kevin’s passion for animating that still burns strong to this day. We were also given a detailed walkthrough of just how he makes his adorable, bouncing animations, as well as how to survive the naysayers and focus on what brings you joy. Today in Part 2, Kevin continues to enlighten us… - ...As he recounts how he came to work on the video series 'L'Odyssee de Klassik' - The m ..read more

What do pigeons, baguettes, and a Nintendo DSi all have in common? Kevin Gemin, of course! AKA 'KekeFlipnote'! Hailing from France, Keke’s work overflows with joy and charm. It’s easy to recognize his work. Quite often, his animations feature adorably bouncy, dancing, happy animals, smiling and living their best lives in silly and sweet scenarios. On top of this, the aesthetic of his animations is completely unique. Using his trusty Nintendo DSi as his go-to tool, the final look of his animations is a semi-pixelated 2D affair, unable to be replicated using any other program outside of the Flip ..read more

Happy Holidays! In this year's Christmas special, we're shooting the breeze about the incredible Klaus (Netflix 2019), our plans for the holiday break, personal projects, hopes for 2020, and way too much food. Grab a tasty hot beverage, some cosy socks, and hang with us for some super chill Christmas vibes ..read more

Hallo, gutentag, and welcome back to the DIY Animation show! We’re here with part 2 of our interview with Thomas Wellmann - background artist on Clarence and Summer Camp Island, Adventure Time storyboard artist, illustrator, AND indie comics creator in his spare time. Last time, in Part 1 Thomas shared his process for creating backgrounds for animation, as well as discussing his lo-fi, grounded approach to making his art, and encouraging the evolution of your visual style. And in case you missed it, be sure to check out his latest book, 'Nika, Lotte, Mangold!' It looks so good, and is availabl ..read more

Today we talk with story and background artist Thomas Wellmann, calling all the way from Germany! Thomas Wellmann wears many hats as an artist, being an illustrator, a background artist for Clarence and Summer Camp Island, a storyboard artist on Adventure Time, and an indie comics creator in his spare time! We were initially stoked to pick his brains just about making backgrounds for some of our favourite shows. But as we soon learned, and as you’ll soon hear, his wealth of experience lead to an enriching discussion on what it means to tell a visual story, whether through backgrounds, comics ..read more

We're back with part 2 of our interview with Kate Sullivan, the magical Guardian behind the wheel of fan-animations, Moon Animate Make-Up 1 and 2! In part 1, Kate touched on what her re-animated project process was like, the state of 2D animation, what makes a great demo reel, and what hustling really looks like. Now, here in part 2, Kate dives into more detail about: - her project management process for Moon Animate Make-Up 2, from breaking down the episode, to dishing out the work, to putting it all together - discusses the importance of fan creations and making the transition from fan to pr ..read more

Season 4 is here! And boy, do we have a good’un - we talk with powerhouse & pioneer Kate Sullivan, all about project managing her legendary Sailor Moon re-animation collabs: Moon Animate Make-Up! As well as giving us a look into the project management-side of Moon Animate Make-Up 1 & 2, Kate also drops some real talk on the state of 2D animation, what makes a brilliant demo reel, and what hustling really looks like. Whether you want to head up a similar collaboration or take part in one, this episode is for you! And now, in the name of the Moon, check out this interview! This episode i ..read more