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Feb 2022
36m 27s

Directing ATLA with Giancarlo Volpe

NICKELODEON
About this episode
Join Janet and Dante for a fun and informative conversation with longtime ATLA Director, Giancarlo Volpe! Hear more about the early experience of working on ATLA from the Directing side, including very cool details about the animation process. Learn about Giancarlo’s background and what art has inspired him. And find out what final shot of a particular episo ... Show More
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