First up in the series is an incredible interview with Savannah College of Art and Design’s Associate Chair of Animation and Professor of Animation Matthew Maloney.    ATLanimation: First, could you tell us about SCAD and when was it established? Matthew Maloney: The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for professional [...]

The logo to the site was created by good friend Asa Charles. We have a page here introducing her. Please visit her site for your graphic arts needs. http://www.atlanimation.com/asa-charles-graphic-artist/  

Joe Peery is a long time resident, animator teacher and all-around renascence man offering more than one way to entertain us all here in Atlanta. Sit tight as he talks to us about his passion behind his art: Q:     How did you get started in animation when you were growing up? A:  I guess the usual, making [...]

With their first animated short “Cold Country”,  Travis Overstreet and Chris Palmer answered our Twenty Questions giving us a chance to get into the minds of two local animation professionals who started, studied and now work in Atlanta. That’s what it’s all about: Q:   When did you start animating? Travis Overstreet:  I was pretty late [...]

When I sat in the movie theater (*showing my age in 5, 4, 3, 2 …) back in May 1980 to watch the mind-blowing Empire Strikes Back—the continuing episode to the already life changing Star Wars series of films—I was caught in a self-realization moment that, literally, put things in perspective for me for years [...]