Episode 74: Spike & Kat Share Animation Outlaws: The History Of The Spike & Mike Animation Festival

This episode features Spike Decker and Kat Alioshin who share a behind the scenes look into their documentary, Animation Outlaws, which covers the rise of the Spike and Mike Animation Festival. You’ll also learn: *The guerrilla marketing tactics that had people pouring into theatres *How Spike gave a start to today’s animation bigshots including Tim Burton and Nick Park *What risks animators can take to get noticed in today’s marketplace More about Spike and Kat: Spike Decker is the co-creater (along with Mike Gribble) of Spike and Mike’s Animation Festival, which began in January 1977. Since then he has toured with the festival all over North America, and curated animation from all over the globe. The Spike and Mike Animation Festival has been pivotal in launching the careers of many of today’s forefront talent including Tim Burton, Nick Park, and John Lassater. Kat Alioshin has a BA in Film and Television from UC Sand Diego. Since then she has worked as a director, producer, and in special effects on numerous blockbuster stop motion projects including, The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and The Giant Peach, and Corpse Bride. Her most recent production, Animation Outlaws, is a documentary following the rise of the Spike and Mike Animation Festival. Watch Animation Outlaws here: http://www.animationoutlaws.com/ Get in touch with Spike and Kat here: http://www.animationoutlaws.com/contact.html