This episode features London-based 2D animator Jeremy Nixon of Instagram and TikTok Fame. Over the years Jeremy has worked with brands like Amazon Prime, Dell, and Modern Wolf to create animated loops, music videos, and game trailers. In this chat Nixon shares his climb to social media fame and his strategy to make it as an independent animator. Tune in to Ibele and Nixon to hear: *Nixon’s social media strategy *How Nixon gets gigs with big clients *Nixon’s tips for using TV paint for 2D animati...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min
This episode features independent stop motion animator D.M. Galloway, who animates action figures for a living. Over the years he’s worked with brands like TMNT, Iron Man, Halo, and Captain America, and in this chat he’s going to share where it all began. Tune in to Ibele and Galloway to hear: *How Galloway grew a following of over 100K subscribers on YouTube from scratch *How Galloway manages to make brand deals *What goes into to creating action figure stop motion animation ~[Sponsored Message...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 19 min
This episode features Spanish illustrator and 2D/stop motion animator Alba Medinyà, who in 2018 decided to leave Spain and pursue an animation career in Canada. In this chat, she details the entire process from leaving Europe, finding stop motion animation work in Canada, and then her ultimate decision to move back to Spain in 2021. Tune in to Ibele and Medinyà to hear: *What the visa process is like from Europe to Canada *How she connected with studios when she didn’t know anyone (or even the l...
Apr 27, 2022•46 min
This episode features artist and animator (and Danny Phantom fan art enthusiast) Christian Haynes. In this chat, Haynes shares his journey to get his own original series, Zack in Time, off the ground. Tune in to Ibele and Haynes to hear: *How Haynes assembled a team to work on Zack in Time *Hayne’s thoughts on animation school vs learning on your own *How to get the right type of feedback to improve your art ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by Cloud Stop Motion who've created poss...
Apr 20, 2022•42 min
This episode features Toronto and New York based stop motion animator and filmmaker Chelsea Lee. In the past Lee has worked with brands like Bank of America, Hennessy, and Pinterest, and also productions like Ultra City Smiths, and Benny’s Mini World. In this chat Lee shares her journey from professional dancer into the art of animation. Tune in to Ibele and Lee to hear: *Her biggest tips to impress new clients *How to show confidence when something goes wrong (and you don’t know what you’re doi...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min
This episode features animator, artist, and director, Laurie Rowan, who is renowned for his quirky, loopy, and cute 3D animation style. Over the years clients like Google, the BBC, MTV, and others have commissioned custom pieces from Rowan. He’s also racked up numerous accolades including a Children’s Bafta win, a Lovie Award, and the super-coveted Vimeo Staff Pick. In this chat Rowan shares how he left his job to pursue is own animation style, which went viral on social media, launching his ind...
Apr 06, 2022•55 min
This chat features puppet, set, and prop fabricator, stop motion animator, and super cool cosplay artist, Meaghan Hettler. In their chat, Hettler shares how she trained as a puppet fabricator, how she got her first paid gig, and how she continues to pursue her dream career of making crafts for a living. Tune in to Ibele and Hettler to hear: *What made Hettler switch gears from animator to fabricator *Where to learn how to use all the complex materials needed for puppet fabrication *How to overco...
Mar 30, 2022•51 min
This episode features animator, writer, producer, development executive and currently the Chief Content Officer at Ottawa-based Mercury Filmworks, Heath Kenny. His current role at Mercury sees him managing the development team and heads up their content strategy, but in the past he’s worked on projects like Robot Boy, the Gorillaz music videos, and Noddy Toyland Detective. In our chat he’s going to share his journey from New Zealand to Canada as well as exactly how to make the leap from maker to...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Check out the Hello Stop Mo Podcast: https://animationwildcard.com/hellostopmo This episode features Moroccan self-taught 3D animator, Ayoub Moulakhnif who teaches at AnimSchool and works as a character animator at Axis Studios. In their chat Moulakhnif shares what the animation industry is like in Morocco, including what opportunities exist, how to find determination to pursue your dreams even when they seem impossible, and how he ended up going from student to teacher at AnimSchool (plus every...
Mar 16, 2022•58 min
Enter to win 1 of 2 CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX licenses here: https://forms.gle/3HRUZaKNChjw58vv7 Check out Clip Studio Paint here: https://www.clipstudio.net/en?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=terryibelle_podcast&utm_id=220301 This chat features Jordan Beck, the Head of Development for Hero4Hire Creative, a commercial and TV development animation studio. In our chat Jordan is going to share how he went from working at an Infantry Museum to fully producing and distributing th...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Enter to win 1 of 2 CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX licenses here: https://forms.gle/3HRUZaKNChjw58vv7 Check out Clip Studio Paint here: https://www.clipstudio.net/en?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=terryibelle_podcast&utm_id=220301 This episode features Derek Gerber, who is the Senior Vice President of Explainy, which makes animated explainer videos for sales, marketing, and training purposes. Before diving into the world of corporate animation videos, Gerber’s previous experienc...
Mar 02, 2022•54 min
This episode features UK stop motion animator and producer, James Kerr, who dropped out of university to start his own stop motion animation studio called Kerrupt Animation. Twenty years later, Kerrupt Animation is still going strong, having worked with clients like Paw Patrol, Teletubbies, Polly Pocket, and more. James' story is one of perseverance, incredible luck, and a dash of misfortune along the way. You'll also learn: *How to get your first clients as a new animation studio *The product-m...
Feb 23, 2022•43 min
This episode features Vince Commisso, founder of 9 Story Media Group, Canada’s #1 producer and distributor of children’s content. In their chat, Commisso shares his journey from leaving Nelvana to produce his first show, Peep in the Big Wide World. Since then he has employed a unique strategy to help 9 Story grow to over 1,100 employees today, producing shows like Ada Twist, Scientist, Blue’s Clues and You!, and Ridley Jones. Tune in to Ibele and Commisso to hear: *What it takes to really be a s...
Feb 16, 2022•44 min
This episode is with Memphis, Tennessee artist Twight, an aspiring animator who shares his “eureka moment” that propelled him to pursue a career in animation. In this chat he covers what he’s doing to pick up the necessary skills in animation, storyboarding, script writing, and character design on his own, as well as his process to create an independently animated television show. Tune in to Ibele and Twight to hear: *3 key ways Twight is picking up animation skills while working full time *The ...
Feb 09, 2022•57 min
This episode features 2D Character Animator, Rachel Gitlevich who also headed up the unionization of Titmouse New York. In this chat Gitlevich shares the history of unionizing animation and how it came to be at Titmouse as well as resources and information for others interested in unionizing their animation workplace. Besides all this, Gitlevich has over ten years experience in character animation working on projects for Netflix, Disney, Cartoon Network, YouTube, and of course Titmouse. Tune in ...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This episode features Toronto animator Ali Kellner who does a little bit of everything in the industry. She’s a storyboard artist, writer, animator, director, and show creator. In this chat Ali focuses on how she turned her original show idea, Melrose Middle School, into a multiple festival competition winning pitch. You'll also learn: *The five crucial elements that make your show pitch a success *The ins and outs of option agreements *The secret sauce to writing a compelling character for TV a...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This episode features Adam Rosenberg who is a filmmaker, director, editor, and animator living in Colorado. He’s directed and animated on dozens of music videos, commercials, and short films, in fact his work has screened at nearly 100 festivals worldwide. His current project, Alphabetical Athleticalz just might be the most ambitious pixilation there is and in our chat he’s going to share all the behind-the-scenes on how it’s coming together. Tune in to Ibele and Rosenberg to hear: *Five surpris...
Jan 19, 2022•53 min
This episode features animation Executive Producer Alex Plapinger. Recently Plapinger produced a series of shorts for FXX’s Cake including Swan Boy, The Beings, and The Dream. In the past Plapinger has worked on a number of projects for both television and short film including Water Bear, Desert Island, All Star Party, Plankton, and Piggy. In this chat Plapinger is going to share the ins and outs of how to become an executive producer for animation. You'll also learn *How to get so good at your ...
Jan 12, 2022•46 min
This episode features Stop Motion Animator William Allinson and how he’s built his career in Toronto. Allison has animated on projects like New Math, Dad Fight, Canadian Tire spots, and Ultra City Smiths. You'll also learn: *How Bill has survived as an independent animator in Toronto *What Bill has learned about self-promo to pick up new gigs *Bill's plans to create and sell a stop motion web series Follow Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallymation/ ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episo...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This episode features Toronto stop motion animator Isaac King who shares how he established himself in Toronto and has been able to produce multiple award winning short films. You’ll also learn: *Isaac’s formula for festival success *The unique (and new??) type of animation Isaac is pursuing an MFA in *How to apply to government art grants in Canada ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable USB cameras and animation software for creative teaching, wor...
Dec 14, 2021•53 min
This chat features comic artist, writer, actor, producer, and comedian, Branson Reese who shares how he turned his comic Swanboy into an animated series for FXX’s Cake. You’ll also learn: *How to self publish and put yourself out there *Branson’s top tips when pitching to industry producers *The role social media has played into his success as an artist Social Links: *Check out Swanboy on Cake: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/cake/extras/swan-boy *Follow Branson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
Dec 07, 2021•47 min
This episode features Reza Farazmand, creator of the popular webcomic Poorly Drawn Lines. In this chat Reza shares how he was able to pitch and produce Poorly Drawn Lines into an animated series as part of FXX’s Cake. You’ll also learn: *How Reza is able to sustain himself entirely from his webcomic *The secret formula to creating a relatable, lasting comic that everyone loves *How Reza translated comic panels into animated personalities Social Links: *Check out Poorly Drawn Lines on FXX: https:...
Dec 01, 2021•27 min
This episode features CG Animator Brian Kouhi, who shares how he’s worked on projects like Maya and the Three, Abby Hatcher, and Paw Patrol. Besides this, he also runs a popular YouTube tutorial channel called 3D Animation Hub, and he’s launching a Blender learning platform called TOAnimate.ca. You’ll also learn: *How to manage your finances as an animator *Brian’s number one piece of advice for those looking to get into CG animation *What it’s taken to launch an animation learning platform from...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This episode features award-winning multi-instrumentalist composer, arranger and songwriter, Kevin Smithers, who composed the score for the upcoming HBO, Mexican stop motion animation television series Frankelda. Besides Frankelda, Kevin has also worked on Mira, Royal Detective, Victor and Valentina, and Monster Island. You'll also learn: *How Kevin got into composing and songwriting for animation *Which connections led to working on Frankelda *The ins and outs of a career in animation music Soc...
Nov 16, 2021•45 min
This episode features the dynamic editing duo, Lawrence Gan and Ernesto Matamoros-Cox who recently finished up work on the Netflix animated series Arcane. Gan previously edited on Space Jam 2, and has worked on numerous projects for Warner Bros, Paramount, and Disney. Matamoros-Cox has worked on DreamWorks’ TV series Dragons: Defends of Berk, the Netflix special Alien X-Mas, and is a two-time Annie-nominee. Tune in to Ibele, Gan, and Matamoros-Cox to hear: *How to break into editing for animatio...
Nov 09, 2021•47 min
This episode features Brazilian Stop Motion Animator Samu Mariani who shares what the stop motion industry is like in Brazil and how he ended up working on the award-winning feature film Bob Spit - We Do Not Like People. Tune in to Ibele and Mariani to hear: *Which animation festivals to stay connected with in South America *How to become a professional stop motion animator in Brazil *How to connect with other animators in South America ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE, mak...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This chat features Kyla Atlas, a Toronto-based stop motion animator who is also the co-founder of See You On the Moon animation studio. Atlas shares her journey into stop motion, what it’s like running her own business, and how she got to work on Ultra City Smiths at the new Stoopid Buddy Stoodios in Toronto. And as a bonus, Nicole Honderich, my former Stoopid Buddy Studio coworker is also joining me to interview Kyla. You'll also learn: *How Atlas picks up animation gigs *How demanding running ...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 21 min
This chat is with Netflix Story Artist Austin Faber, who shares his journey from making comics in community college to ending up at Disney and then Netflix. You’ll also learn: *What it was like being a black student in a predominately white animation school *The unusual method that pushed Austin to excel in storyboarding. *How Austin got hired at Netflix *Follow Austin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxinrox/ *Follow Austin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxinrox?lang=en
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min
This episode features Aaron Augenblick, animator, producer, director, and founder of Brooklyn-based Augenblick Studios who shares how he founded his studio and built up his client base. You’ll also learn: How Aaron keeps the studio fresh after 22 years of business The unique post-pandemic culture Aaron is building at his studio How Aaron picked up Teenage Euthanasia Social Links: Check out Augenblick Studios: https://www.augenblickstudios.com/ Watch Teenage Euthenasia: https://www.adultswim.com/...
Oct 13, 2021•50 min
This chat features stop motion animator Cristal Buemi who shares her journey into creating her career in Toronto. Throughout her career, she’s worked on projects like Below Her Mouth, Party for One, Ultra City Smiths, and Gaea. You’ll also learn: *How Cristal made the right connections to work on Ultra City Smiths *5 top tips to avoid injuries on the job *Everything you wanted to know about working with TAIS ~[Sponsored Message]~ This episode is sponsored by HUE, makers of colorful, affordable U...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min
