Andre "Dre" Rodriguez (director and writer), Justin Polley (animator and storyboard artist), Zenan Robinson (producer and sound engineer), Rebecca Linthwaite (video editor), and William Christopher Stephens (voice-over artist and actor) discuss producing and funding independent animation outside traditional systems, with practical insights for animators seeking to maintain creative control while competing in a fast-changing industry. Moderated by Adrianna Ford (production coordinator).
