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Toby Cochran

Director
Toby is the creative force behind Big Grin Productions, with 20 years of experience in entertainment, and is an award-winning Director of LUKi & the Lights. As a global leader, Toby skillfully leads teams in commercials, animated series, live-action, animated films, and video games. Toby's dedication extends to crafting original stories and putting a big ol' Grin on everyone's face.

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The Rise of Indie Animation: Breaking the Studio System

Civic Auditorium | Toby Cochran | Danny Arriaga | Matt Braly | Wabie | Andre "DRE" Rodriguez | Kiana Khansmith

The animation industry is changing, and creators are taking ownership of their stories like never before.

Join a panel of artists building original films, series, comics, toys, and creator-owned worlds outside the traditional studio pipeline. Learn how they’re financing projects, growing audiences, assembling teams, and transforming passion projects into thriving creative businesses.

Skill Level: General Audience

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