Loved this newspost! I'm an indie filmmaker, and a lot of your general advice for indie animation rings true over here as well!
Particularly I resonated with celebrating what makes independent media different from the mainstream, rather than trying to imitate it. Leaning into the unique qualities of production and style instead of trying to gloss over them. This is a trap I've seen a lot of filmmakers fall into, myself included, and it ultimately creates okay product at best.
It takes a lot of bravery to lean in all the way to a project's unique qualities, and you've done so splendidly. Well done, and I look forward to seeing how you continue to grow and produce in the future!
Kozralex
Very well-said, especially your points about "tv-quality" independent works. It's not often that I see creative processes broken down in so much detail, so props to you!