TVP Podcast #35 | Brent Forrest discusses the creation of 'Samurai Frog Golf,' the award-winning 3D animation produced by the Japanese studio 'Marza Animation Planet.'

Brent, a Canadian-born animator currently residing in Tokyo, is employed by the acclaimed animation studio Marza Animation Planet. We delve into Brent's independent filmmaking career, where he has crafted 3D short animations such as 'Crack' and 'Like & Follow,' collaborating with his creative partner Tobias Schlage. (Forrest-Schlage)

His latest action packed 3D animated short, 'Samurai Frog Golf,' was acquired by the studio 'Marza Animation Planet.' Brent discusses the differences between producing a film independently and collaborating with a studio.

Brent reflects on his early days as an animator in the early 2000s, when he worked for the Canadian animation studio Red Rover. He progressed from the coffee run to instructing all the 2D animators on how to use Maya, ultimately leading to the development of Canadas first Disney 3D TV show.

This episode offers a unique perspective on pushing the boundaries as an animator, exploring Japanese animation style, the early days of animation, and contrasting indie filmmaking with studio work.

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