Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP This chat features Spencer Moreland, an independent animator, filmmaker, freelance storyboard artist, and the director of programming for TAAFI. Over the years Moreland has worked on projects like Loud House, Pinky Malinky, Miss Persona, DC Superheroes, and a number of independent films. He shares how he pursued, worked his way up, then quit studio life to pursue a freelance career, and how that changed everything for him. Tune in to Ibele and Moreland to hear: *The first step in switching from studio life to full-time freelance *Moreland’s number one piece of advice for tackling a new animation skill *The best pitching advice you’ve ever heard Social Links: *Follow Moreland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spenmore/?hl=en *Check out Moreland’s short film “Lastkinders” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k2MMRwy4GHc *Follow Moreland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spenmore?lang=en Community Highlight *Check out Aron Steinke’s work: https://www.mrwolfsclass.com/