Is animation facing its own subprime crisis?
In this new episode of The Animashow, my guest is Mathieu Rolin, founder of the independent studio Amopix, based in Strasbourg and Annecy. We dive into the evolution of his studio, its roots in 2D animation, and how it has embraced new tools like Blender and Unreal while staying committed to a handcrafted artistic vision. Mathieu shares his take on the current crisis shaking the animation industry, the crucial role of co-production, and the importance of adapting formats and pipelines to remain agile. From their contribution to Lastman, Funan and Mars Express to The Magical Adventures of Angelo and the upcoming adaptation of the manga The Man and His Cat, we discuss what it takes to bring diverse, ambitious projects to life — without losing sight of the human values at the heart of it all.
