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Mike Schnier

Mike Schnier

Mike Schnier is an editor and interviewer based out of Montreal. Mike spent his childhood colouring on animation paper, has an honors degree in media studies from Carleton University, interned at the Ottawa International Animation Festival, and works by day as the social media manager for Toon Boom Animation. He is interested in the changing landscapes of art and storytelling, as well as the creators who drive that change. He is also nerdy about craft beer and tabletop roleplaying games.

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Ali Kellner and David Elmaleh on winning Pitch This! at The Animation Conference

October 28, 2019

Each year, ten proposals for a children’s animated series are selected for the Pitch This! competition at The Animation Conference. The... Read more »

In Conversation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival - Part 2

October 17, 2019

This is the second half of our series of interviews from this year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival and its sister event, The... Read more »

In Conversation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival - Part 1

October 16, 2019

The Ottawa International Animation Festival is the largest animation festival of its kind in North America and home to The Animation... Read more »

Pouring over MERLOT with Giulia Martinelli and Marta Gennari

October 10, 2019

In a fairy-tale forest, a grumpy granny misplaces a bottle of wine. This leads to a cascade of events that includes misplaced laundry,... Read more »

#ToonChat: Rigging for 2D Animation

September 24, 2019

#ToonChat is an online event where animators and artists gather to discuss topics on Twitter on the last Friday of the month from 6-7PM EDT. Read more »

Community Spotlight: Yu Ueda on scripting new tools in Harmony

September 16, 2019

Yu Ueda is an animator and self-described workaholic who co-directed the short film Starlight, which won the grand jury award for best... Read more »

#ToonChat Recap: Storyboarding Roles & Careers

September 03, 2019

#ToonChat is a recurring event where animators and artists gather to discuss topics on Twitter on the last Friday of the month from 6-7PM... Read more »

#ToonChat: Storyboarding roles & careers

August 28, 2019

#ToonChat is an online event where animators and artists gather to discuss topics on Twitter on the last Friday of the month from 6-7PM EST. Read more »

Interview: Oli Putland's advice for animating with Master Controllers

August 21, 2019

Oli Putland is a directing animator based out of Bristol, with over 20 years of experience across film, television and online video. His... Read more »

#ToonChat Recap: Animated Music Videos

July 29, 2019

#ToonChat is a recurring event where animators and artists gather to discuss topics on Twitter on the last Friday of the month from 6-7PM... Read more »