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Looking to enhance your storytelling skills? Write for Animation is the YouTube channel that can help you do just that. Hosted by writer-producer Pietro Schito, the channel offers insightful interviews with some of the animation industry's top talents. These conversations are transformed into actionable video lessons designed to refine your storytelling—the cornerstone skill for a successful career in animation. With guests like John Musker, Maggie Kand, Domee Shi, Brenda Chapman, Tomm Moore, Jared Bush, Peter Sohn, Jorge Gutierrez, and Enrico Casarosa, you'll gain valuable insights you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe to unlock your storytelling potential.

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Write for Animation! How to Go From Artist to Creator

Civic Auditorium | Jorge R. Gutierrez | Patrick McHale | Emily Brundige | Jill Culton | Pietro Schito | Write for Animation

Dear visual artist, you ARE a writer! Jorge R. Gutiérrez (El Guapo vs. The Narco Vampires, Maya and the Three), Patrick McHale (Over the Garden Wall, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio), Emily Brundige (Tin Titan Go, Hilda, Goldie), and Jill Culton (Toy Story, Abominable, Oh, the Places You’ll Go) reveal how writing has powered their creative independence. Learn how story can help you survive industry upheaval, pitch and sell your own shows, and take charge of your career without waiting for permission.

Presented by Write for Animation. Hosted by writer-producer Pietro Schito.

Ron Clements & John Musker: The Art of Story Masterclass

Civic Auditorium | John Musker | Ron Clements | Pietro Schito | Write for Animation

Discover the storytelling secrets behind Disney classics like The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Moana, taught by the legendary duo who created them —Ron Clements and John Musker.

In this rare masterclass, they’ll reveal how they craft compelling characters, build emotional arcs, and transform ideas into timeless stories. Whether you’re a writer, artist, or animator, gain clear, practical insights directly from two Disney legends.

Presented by Write for Animation. Hosted by writer-producer Pietro Schito.

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