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Frederator’s Founder/CEO and serial entrepreneur, Fred Seibert took part in Film London’s event, Animating For the Internet Age, held at the YouTube London Space on June 25, 2015.
This industry exclusive summit featured Seibert and a panel of other noted entrepreneurial filmmakers Mike Bell (Simon’s Cat), Jesse Cleverly (Wildseed Studios) and Jonti Picking (Mr. Weebl). Each of these panelists is known for using their respective skills and vision to make their properties successful on the internet, resulting in huge numbers of views and subscribers.
Film London’s mission is to underscore, support and strengthen London’s vital and growing animation industry by helping to boost production, facilitate co-production opportunities and create jobs.
The Animating For the Internet Age panelists discussed the changing world of producing animated content. Topics touched on included that It isn’t just about pitching a concept and getting someone to order a program anymore, and that the internet allows artists to put their ideas out there – take risks, fail and learn.
Speaking about animation and the internet, Seibert explains, “Today the internet has enabled a new global golden age of animation; talented animated filmmakers can become stars in whatever location they choose to work, with audiences of more than 1 billion people. London has always hosted one of the world’s great animation communities, and now they have a chance to gain viewers everywhere.“
Additionally, Fred said, "The internet helps me find & support new & independent talent. There’s not AN audience but 1000s of audiences out there.”
Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission, said: “Animating for the web is an area of rapid growth. It represents a world of opportunity for London animators willing to explore the new channels at their disposal, especially since these projects can claim our generous Animation Tax Relief. The capital is a real hotbed of talent and expertise, but like every industry we need to adapt to exploit new business models. This means that being able to host a legendary animation guru like Fred Seibert was not just a pleasure and a privilege, but also presented our audience of London animators with an invaluable opportunity to hear from someone at the industry’s forefront, along with insights from some of the UK’s most innovative online success stories.”
Until next time London!
Thanks –
Gwen