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Sep 2025
1h 24m

Light of the World: How to make an Indy ...

The Bancroft Brothers
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To celebrate today's release of the 2d animated film "Light of the World"- a film the Bancroft's worked on- they discuss the ins and outs of creating a 2d independent animated feature film. They are joined by directing partner John J Schafer and producer Pam Darley. Let's get into it! 

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