Netflix Japan supports WIT Animator Academy to support "Future of Anime"
Netflix, iThe global streaming giant has grown into one of the world's largest anime producers, continually seeking collaborations with artists and studios in Japan and beyond, to deliver compelling content to otaku around the world. However, as Japan's anime homeland sees the number of working animators drop relative to demand - the industry has been called upon to underpay and overwork its artists in recent years - Netflix is taking steps to help reverse the shortage. of talents.
In a post written by Taiki Sakurai, Chief Producer, Anime, the company announced that it will support the launch of WIT Animator Academy, a six-month animation training program from Japanese animation house WIT Studio (Attack of the Giants, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, The Ancient Magus' Bride) and the Sasayuri animation school.
Starting this April, Netflix will advise on the curriculum developed by Sasyuri and financially support a dozen successful candidate students by raising tuition and living expenses for the duration of the program. The company says this will allow students to focus on immersion in the program, which will funnel graduates into WIT Studio's workforce where they will work on projects including the original Netflix anime.
“It is one thing to have a thriving career as a talented animator. But we also think there is an opportunity for experienced animators to pass on their talent to younger generations through a structured program “Wrote Sakurai. "I am thrilled that Sasayuri's Hitomi Tateno will join as one of the leading instructors. He brings nearly 30 years of animation review experience at renowned Studio Ghibli to supervising films such as My Neighbor Totoro and The Enchanted City. The program will also invite veteran animators from WIT Studio to mentor budding animators. We hope this creates a significant cycle of connecting and strengthening the best talents that make the future of anime ".
Go to the source of the article on www.animationmagazine.net
