EPISODE · Feb 1, 2019 · 1H 12M
Episode 118: Ponoc Short Film Theater: Modest Heroes
from Animation For Adults: The AFA Podcast · host animationforadults.com
If you are a fan of this Podcast, you know how much Team AFA loves talking about animated short films. We also love the fledgeling Japanese animation studio, Studio Ponoc. What happens when to take both of those awesome things and combine them into one? You get Modest Heroes. The very first short film anthology from Studio Ponoc. This week, Rachael and Nina look into each short film and what makes them unique. Is this theatrical release a sign of things to come for animated short films? Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here The Team: Rachael Ward @fail2ninja Nina Balton @Niniaichi SHOW NOTES - Interview with Modest Heroes Producer Yoshiaki Nishimura on Slashfilm.com - Modest Heroes AFA Review - Continue to Support Short Films through Animation Nights New York! And a big thank you to GKIDS for providing a screening for the film! It was a real treat!
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If you are a fan of this Podcast, you know how much Team AFA loves talking about animated short films. We also love the fledgeling Japanese animation studio, Studio Ponoc. What happens when to take both of those awesome things and combine them into one? You get Modest Heroes. The very first short film anthology from Studio Ponoc. This week, Rachael and Nina look into each short film and what makes them unique. Is this theatrical release a sign of things to come for animated short films? Want to help us make more episodes? Please consider supporting us on Patreon and get episodes before anyone else, plus bonus episodes and more! Other ways to support the site here The Team: Rachael Ward @fail2ninja Nina Balton @Niniaichi SHOW NOTES - Interview with Modest Heroes Producer Yoshiaki Nishimura on Slashfilm.com - Modest Heroes AFA Review - Continue to Support Short Films through Animation Nights New York! And a big thank you to GKIDS for providing a screening for the film! It was a real treat!
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