1 Artist. 1 Year. 1 Hour a Day

Drawing on his experience as Head of Animation at DreamWorks, Carlos Puertolas shares how he created his independent animated short How Not to Die on an Alien Planet in his spare time, working just one hour a day for a year.

Contrasting large studio workflows with the freedom and challenges of independent filmmaking, he explores how embracing limitations, simplifying production, and experimenting with unconventional techniques made the project possible.

More than a technical breakdown, it’s about sustaining personal projects, protecting creative energy, and turning constraints into unexpected advantages.