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Thoughts and perspectives from industry professionals.

NFTs NFTs

A Viral Two-Hour Youtube Essay Makes The Case Against NFTs

Youtuber Dan Olson sees the system as geared toward the interests of a select few investors — and so against artists in general.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 12 months ago

Yasuke Yasuke

Opinion: ‘Yasuke’ Portrays Its Black Protagonist In A Way No Anime Has Done Before

Kambole Campbell reflects on what feels fresh — and what doesn’t — in Netflix’s new series about a Black samurai.

By Kambole Campbell | 2 years ago

Blue Sky Studios

Five Things I’ll Miss About Blue Sky Studios: Recollections Of A Former Employee

Jen Hurler reflect on her time at the studio, which will shut down in April.

By Jen Hurler | 2 years ago

Cluckin' Chicken

What We’ve Done (And Avoided Doing) To Run A Successful Animation Studio For 30 Years

Stay small. Keep family close. Don’t be an asshole. These are some of the rules that have worked for animation director and studio owner J.J. Sedelmaier.

By Cartoon Brew Op-Ed | 3 years ago

"Pour 585"

Working From Home Has Led To The Most Productive Era Of My Animation Career

Filmmaker and animator Patrick Smith is no stranger to self-isolation. He does it on purpose. He shares the techniques that have made him more productive than working in a studio.

By Cartoon Brew Op-Ed | 3 years ago

Kelly Asbury and Rob Minkoff

Directing An Animated Feature Is Like Winning The Lottery Or Is It? (Commentary by Kelly Asbury)

Two-time Oscar-nominated animation director Kelly Asbury writes about the lessons he’s learned and the gambles he’s taken in his long career.

By Kelly Asbury | 3 years ago

Coping With A Box Office Bomb: A Commentary By Kelly Asbury

Two-time Oscar-nominated director Kelly Asbury writes about his emotional journey in recent years after his last two animated features underperformed at the U.S. box office.

By Kelly Asbury | 4 years ago

Op-Ed: Why I Filed The Wage-Theft Lawsuit Against Major Animation Studios

Georgia Cano, one of the three lead plaintiffs in the animation wage-fixing lawsuit, speaks out for the first time.

By Georgia Cano | 4 years ago

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