Last Days of Disney Hand-Drawn Animation - Insights from Former Animator Frank Dietz

Explore the final era of Disney's hand-drawn animation through the eyes of former Disney animator Frank Dietz in this 28-minute Film Courage video interview. Gain insights into Dietz's career transition from animation to screenwriting, his experiences working on the comedy film "I Hate Kids" (2019), and his involvement with the "Creepshow" (2019) television series. Discover the challenges faced by traditional animators as Disney shifted towards CGI, the impact on workplace morale, and the struggle to adapt to new technologies. Learn about Dietz's collaboration with Todd Traina, the creative process behind "I Hate Kids," and the journey from concept to completion in the film industry.

Intro
Learning Animation
Working For Disney
Disney Ownership
The Job Became Obsolete
The Wrong Demographic
Home On The Range
Low Morale
Learning CG
Identity Disrupted
Maya
Mary Poppins Returns
Princess The Bro The Frog
Meeting Todd
Working Together
I Hate Kids Without A Hitch
Spark Plug
Nick
I Hate Kids
Wedding
Road Trip
The Psychic