I am starting a studio! We are small and scrappy and have no money. Why am I doing this? Because the only ones who can protect art are the ones who value it. Disney using AI? Yuck. Netflix buying WB? Also yuck. In 10 years what is even going to be left.
To young artists and animators discouraged by the news about Disney:
It’s now more than ever that our industry CRAVES human-made, authentic art. Continue to create your characters, continue to tell your unique, authentic stories, and whatever you do, DO NOT GIVE UP.
We employ over 80 artists to carefully work on every single part of the animation and creative process.
You will never get the nuance, complexity and beauty of a Ghibli film without the human hand and their love.
We will never use AI to replace art in our works.
A new California bill, ‘Senate Bill 630’ has been introduced that could encourage more animation production in the state.
The bill would extend a 35% tax credit to animated features, series, or shorts that are produced in the state, with a production budget of $1 million.