Presenting episode 109 of the Skwigly Animation Podcast!

In this episode we welcome thrice-Oscar-nominated directing duo Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby, whose body of work includes the incredible NFB short films When the Day Breaks and Wild Life, speaking about their career and their latest project The Flying Sailor, loosely based on real events.

We also welcome back Turning Red director Domee Shi to talk about the Disney/Pixar film’s positive reception and road to the Oscars.

Also discussed: Other Oscars contenders including Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and Ice Merchants, reviewing short film winner The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Seth Rogan’s take on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new anti-sexual harrassment initiative Keep Festive and a simpler time when The Simpsons liked to sing the blues.

Presented by Steve Henderson and Ben Mitchell
Interviews conducted by Ben Mitchell and Ryan Gaur
Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell
Music by Ben Mitchell