Change The Toon
There is a stigma that limits 2D/hand-drawn animation to just kids’ programs and comedy. The stereotype is so commonly upheld that animation is often considered a genre or category, rather than a medium of filmmaking, capable of producing works in any genre. There doesn’t seem to be a spot at the table for sophisticated and mature animated works within our industry at large.
Whether you agree with it or not the fact reminds: animation is the bastard child of film. The industry treats animation as that weird kid in school that one more wants to play with because they don’t know which camp they belongs too. Is animation the class clown, the stoner kid in the back of the room or some weird otaku? How about none of the above. It’s the super genius lone wolf who’s worldly and intelligent. Deep and poetic.
I believe that animation can be sophisticated, elegant, intelligent, and mature – that its dramatic value and philosophical impact can rival the best live action pieces. In a sense, I want to help hand-drawn animation grow up – to show that it can have a spot at the table. It can be more than just slapstick.
If you’re tired of that same old song and dance the industry makes animation play too… Change the toon.
If you agree, share this message.
If you want do help us make that change, check out what we’re doing here: bit.ly/beambitious
Hey guys, please check out and share our indiegogo campaign for our short film we have been working on. We’re really trying to make a name for ourselves in the industry and bring more animation work the eastern coast of the US. We can do it, and we can create something beautiful, but we need your support!
Help us spread the word!
Even if you aren’t interested in our film (which why wouldn’t you be duh ;P) and just want to know more about animation in general, you can always check out the studio blog for 2D animation tips, tutorials and processes.
