Can Indie Animation Studios Survive?

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast by Producer Charis Calvert

Apr 3, 202601:26:54TV & Film

What happens when two independent animation studio heads discuss the future of their studios? Hopefully some wisdom, definitely some laughs, and a side of frustration. In this episode, Tom Bancroft (CEO/Founder of Pencil...

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