Creating Faith-Based Animation with Brannon Hollingsworth

Episode 55 - Creating Faith-Based Animation with Brannon Hollingsworth In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt welcome Brannon Hollingsworth, a multifaceted creator and chief operations officer at Brainy Pixel Productions. Brannon shares his journey from freelance writer to co-founding a dedicated Christian animation studio alongside his partner, Michael Tonis. He discusses overcoming early challenges, navigating the animation industry, and the pivotal moment of choosing to create content that glorifies God. Key highlights include the creation and vision behind Brainy Pixel Productions, technological tools used in their creative process such as the Unreal Game Engine, and past and current projects like 'Cubekins' and 'Lily's Lab'. Brannon also addresses the balance of creative passion and business acumen in the animation and filmmaking industries.Introduction to Brannon HollingsworthEarly Career and Meeting Michael TonisThe Birth of Brainy PixelTransition to Christian AnimationSuccess with Cubekins and Other ProjectsTechnological Tools and InnovationsThe Costs in AnimationRelationship Between Game Creation and AnimationConclusion and Contact InformationBrannon's journey with Brainy Pixel exemplifies the blend of faith, creativity, and technological innovation in the realm of Christian animation. As they continue to develop engaging content for various age groups, their dedication to glorifying God through their work remains unwavering. Be sure to follow Brainy Pixel on social media and stay tuned for their upcoming projects, which promise to uplift and inspire audiences worldwide.Stay creative and faithful, and we look forward to bringing you more inspiring stories from the world of Faith and Family Filmmakers.BRANNON HOLLINGSWORTH (Creative Director/Writer) was born to create. An author, speaker, poet, producer, publisher, game designer, content creator, script writer, art director, and unapologetic Christ-follower, Brannon is a passionate creator, teacher, and deacon of young adults who promotes family-oriented ministries. Brannon is a multi-award-wining director, producer, and screenwriter of Christian animation, the author or co-author of over a dozen novels, novellas, and short stories as well as the co-creator of a game that Forbes called “a clever idea well executed” and “excellent”. He serves joyously as the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Creative Officer for Brainy Pixel Productions, a Christian Animation/Production studio in north Alabama.Brannon's Links: https://linktr.ee/brainypixel Faith and Family Summer Screenwriting Bootcamp: https://www.faffassociation.com/screenwriting-bootcampThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions