In this episode, Tom and Tony interview a true “artist’s artist”, Tod Polson, master animation designer and director.  We discuss Tod’s amazing book about Maurice Noble and what he learned from Chuck Jones's main layout artist at Warner Brothers Studios.  We then dive into discussing his newest short film, “The 21” a powerful and stylized film that tells the true story of martyred men of faith in the 90s. This is an amazing, Oscar-worthy short!

As promised, this is the Bancroft Brothers breakdown of this year’s Lightbox Expo. And it was a good one! The B boys also talk about their own expo, Animation Y’all in Nashville and give out some exclusive announcements!  You know who’s coming? You will after listening to this episode!

In this episode, the “twin bros that knows” interview Showrunner Natasha Kline, creator of the Disney show “Primos”.  Hear her story of developing it through a hurtle like the pandemic while keeping site of her dream- to make a show based off her own story- about a Latin American girl with many different cousins all living nearby!  After all, “Primos” means Cousins!  Toon in now on @ApplePodcasts @Spotify or the link in my IG bio!  

On this Flashback Friday, step back in time as the Bancroft Brothers interview one of their top ten wants for the podcast, the legendary animator, James Baxter. Find out what one of the top five animators in the world did at the beginning of his career that set him on a lifelong path of animation success. In addition, learn what movie James wishes he could do over.  And, hear how James was lured away from Disney by Katzenberg and Spielberg. This and lots more on this amazing podcast.

“The Amazing Digital Circus”!  They dive into what makes the series creators, Glitch Productions so different in their approach to making shows on YouTube!  Is this the future of animation?  Yes it is!  

Welcome to the Bancroft Brothers "update" episode!  And, unlike the rest of the industry, it's all fun news!   Tom and Tony discuss their crazy weekend at the annual Twins Day Festival, an update on the feature film they are working on, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the newest Animation Expo on the block- created by The Bancroft Brothers!  Enjoy! 

Tom and Tony take on the subject of Generative AI once again but this time with guest Aniket Bhatt, Meta animator and artist!  Aniket and the twins discuss some of the misconceptions artists have about AI and how it may not be taking over entertainment like everyone is saying! 

The brothers interview an amazing up and comer director, Usman Raiz. His new Indy feature film, The Glassworker, premiered at this year’s Annecy film festival to rave reviews!  Hear how Usman’s 10-year journey making Pakistan’s first animated feature film was laced with challenges and inspiration all along the way!