Welcome back to Part 02 of our conversation with DeadEndia creator and showrunner - and pitch extraordinaire - Hamish Steele! Last episode we talked about how the original DeadEndia story drew from some of the real life experiences Hamish and his friends had, and how our own real life experiences are, and can be, reflected in the shows that we watch and create. Now in Part 02, we’re picking up again as Hamish considers what’s most important about DeadEndia that he really wanted to protect as it became an animated show, as well as: - Plenty of pitching advice gleaned from Hamish’s years of experience (including a link on diyanimation.show to his pitching webinar, 'How to Pitch Perfectly'!) - How collaboration can bolster representation and amplify others’ voices - Hamish’s wonderfully straight-forward answer to ‘guilty’ pleasures - And his dearest wish for DeadEndia, and how you can help make it happen! This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

Hey you! Welcome back to The DIY Animation Show! We’re kicking off Season 5 with DeadEndia creator and showrunner, Hamish Steele! Possibly best currently known for his graphic novel, DeadEndia*, Hamish also has wide experience of developing and pitching animated shows, directing and writing with Blink Industries, has won an Eisner award, AND is a self-confessed zine enthusiast (if you ever get your eyes on his Paul Rudd zine, you won’t regret it!). His work is silly and fun, and infused with warmth and a real heart for human experience. We were super excited to speak with him all about DeadEndia - to discover how his webcomic became an animated series, and what that process was like - and enjoyed an incredibly uplifting and astute conversation, ranging from his broad work experience to his and his friends’ own personal experience of life. Today in Part 01 Hamish shares with us... - All about Deadendia - its roots, its heart, and its 10-year journey from short, to webcomic, to published book, to animated series - His experiences of show development and writing - What it’s like showrunning during the UK’s covid-19 lockdown, and finding ways to keep the team’s spirits buoyed up - And the importance of being part of the conversation about LGBT representation This episode is an indie production from your hosts, Jessica Doll & Lauren Morse. Our theme music is provided by Azureflux.

Whaaaaaat! It’s season 5 of the DIY Animation Show! It’s been a very strange year, with a lot of unexpected events, but we're back and excited for this new Season of the Show! We’ll be here on January 27th with our first guest of Season 5 - DeadEndia creator & show runner, and pitch extraordinaire, Hamish Steele! He was such a joy to talk with, and it’s such an uplifting and encouraging conversation; we think you’re going to love it! We’re also trying some new things this season, so listen to the recording for all the details. The short version is: ___ a more raw feel to the show, with less intense editing ___ a more spontaneous and flexible release schedule ___ and a broader range of topics We’re really looking forward to this season of DIYA, and want to thank you for your support, patience and for sticking with us <3 We really hope this past year has been ok for you, and we’re wishing you all the best for 2021, with fresh hope and excitement for your projects. Keep being your awesome self, and we’ll be here with our first interview of the season on January 27th! Follow your heart, and have fun animating! <3