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Jan 2025
1h 12m

Designing Animation with Izzy Burton

The Bancroft Brothers
About this episode

The Bros enjoyed a sit down conversation with the talented UK Concept Artist Izzy Burton!  Fresh off of working together on a 2D feature film, we discuss: Her amazing drive and how she doesn't suffer from FOMO, but FONC (Fear of Not Creating), having an artist partner, and what the UK animation market is like right now and how she finds work.  Happy New Year from the Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast and thank you for your support in 2025!

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