Animation : Creating Your Own Path In The Animation Industry by Bob Harper

Hey Bob Harper - I'm reading through this article as I type and wanted to say thank you for sharing! Getting a lot of value with understanding the importance of IP and owning your IP. Funny enough Russ (a rap/hip-hop artist) mentioned the same concept of having "1,000 True Fans," I think people get caught up in having millions of millions of followers, viewers, etc they forget the value and power in having 1,000 true fans/followers and what that can do for you.

Thanks for sharing the article, Bob Harper. It's a must-read!

Pietro Schito said, "Projects like The Amazing Digital Circus, MechWest, and Flow are proving that you don’t have to wait for permission to tell your story." My focus is pitching my projects, but I've been thinking about turning some of them into audio dramas, short stories, and graphic novels. I have this one feature Animation idea that might take a big budget to make, but it'd cost a lot less to turn the idea into an audio drama, short story, or graphic novel.

Such a valuable article to share, Bob Harper, thank you! As someone who grew up loving animation, it’s been so inspiring to watch how independent creators are finding new avenues to bring their visions to life outside the traditional studio model.

The flexibility of today’s tools, combined with platforms like Stage 32 where creators can collaborate globally, is really empowering artists to reclaim their voice and ownership. I hope everyone reading takes a moment to consider how they might carve out their own path too.

Great read! Thanks for sharing this here.