Fabulist

Joel Pilger dives into the intersection of creativity and commerce with Mack Garrison from Dash Studio, addressing industry challenges and trends such as post-COVID screen fatigue, the rise of influencers, and industry disruptions. The pair discuss the importance of diversification, innovation, and community building amidst an evolving landscape. Further topics include Dash Studio’s adaptive strategies, including creating templates for clients, and emphasize the need for flexibility, play, and partnership in the creative field. The conversation also highlights Dash’s initiative, DASH BASH, an inclusive animation festival fostering industry connections and knowledge sharing.

Show Notes

Joel Pilger dives into the intersection of creativity and commerce with Mack Garrison from Dash Studio, addressing industry challenges and trends such as post-COVID screen fatigue, the rise of influencers, and industry disruptions. The pair discuss the importance of diversification, innovation, and community building amidst an evolving landscape. Further topics include Dash Studio’s adaptive strategies, including creating templates for clients, and emphasize the need for flexibility, play, and partnership in the creative field. The conversation also highlights Dash’s initiative, DASH BASH, an inclusive animation festival fostering industry connections and knowledge sharing.

Creators and Guests

Host
Joel Pilger

What is Fabulist?

The glamorous studio story is a lie.
This is what actually happens behind the scenes.

A candid look inside the world’s most interesting studios and production companies…
and the business decisions fueling their best work.

I’m Joel Pilger.
I ran Impossible Pictures for 20 years.
Today in Forum™, I help founders run their studio on purpose.

If you work in motion, animation, live action, sound, or experiential…
this is where founders get real about the business.

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