The Director's Cut: Animated Vision

Episode 012 - Crew Sessions - Directors and Creators

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534633/fan_mail/new] Stuart and Dave chat with Labuntina creator and director Valentina Ventimiglia about turning an idea into a Sky Kids Original, the animation process, and her path through the industry as a female director. Find us on Instagram @directorscutanimated Find our Channel on YouTube @DirectorsCutAnimatedVision

Episode 011 - Crew Sessions - Voice Directors

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534633/fan_mail/new] “Every animated character has a voice, but who decides how it sounds?” In this latest Crew Sessions episode, Dave and Stuart sit down with acclaimed Voice Director Tracy Nampala to go behind the mic. Discover how animated characters are shaped through performance, how voices unlock emotion and personality, and what really happens before a character ever speaks a line. Find us on Instagram @directorscutanimated Find our Channel on YouTube @DirectorsCutAnimatedVision

Episode 010 - Crew Sessions - Storyboarding

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534633/fan_mail/new] In this second instalment, Stuart and Dave sit down once again with David Bunting and Benedict Tomczyk‑Bowen to dive even deeper into the craft of storyboarding. Building on the foundations from part one, they explore the creative choices, industry know‑how, and behind‑the‑scenes processes that shape compelling visual narratives. It’s an engaging follow‑up for animators, filmmakers, and anyone fascinated by how animated worlds take shape from the earliest sketches and they answer that all important question of what they like on toast!  Find us on Instagram @directorscutanimated Find our Channel on YouTube @DirectorsCutAnimatedVision

Episode 009 - Crew Sessions - Storyboarding

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534633/fan_mail/new] How does animation really begin? Stuart and Dave go behind the scenes with storyboard artists David Bunting and Benedict Tomczck‑Bowen in this two‑part podcast exploring the drawings that shape animation long before a single frame is finished. From visual storytelling secrets to real‑world industry insights, this is a must‑listen for animators, filmmakers, and anyone curious about how animated worlds are built from the ground up. Find us on Instagram @directorscutanimated Find our Channel on YouTube @DirectorsCutAnimatedVision

Episode 008 - Crew Sessions - The Writers

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534633/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Stuart and Dave dive into the world of writing for animation, exploring how stories are shaped for the screen and what it really takes to work in the industry. They’re joined by award‑winning writers Elise Allen (Princess Power for Netflix) and Robin Crowther‑Smith (Shaun the Sheep for Aardman), who share honest insights into their creative process, career paths, and the realities of writing animated shows today.   Find us on Instagram @directorscutanimated Find our Channel on YouTube @DirectorsCutAnimatedVision