The Ottawa International Animation Festival artistic director and author shares his insights on independent animation, festival judging, evaluating films and animation education.
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In this interview, Chris Robinson, author, animation historian and artistic director of the Ottawa International Animation Festival, shares his insights into the world of independent animation, including festival judging and film selection realities, criteria he uses to evaluate films, industry trends in filmmaking styles and use of technology, the state of animation education as well as career opportunities for artists.
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
