Cyberpunk Edgerunners Director Ilya Kuvshinov | Masterclass in Animation and Storytelling. | Ep. 268
All the money I should have received went to the animators…” – Ilya Kuvshinov
Summary
In this episode, renowned animation director Ilya Kuvshinov shares his journey from Russia to Japan, his signature art style, and insights into directing acclaimed projects like Cyberpunk Edgerunners and the McDonald’s Wcdonald's campaign. Discover how his experiences shape his storytelling, character design, and creative process. Ilya also speaks on challenges he faced working on iconic series like Ghost in the Shell, and his perspectives on industry trends, collaboration, and future projects.
Discussion Notes
- The Impact of Cyberpunk Edgerunners
- Signature Style and Character Design
- Overcoming Language Barriers in Japan
- Cultural Reflections in Art and Storytelling
- Cinematic Inspirations from Japanese Animation
- The Evolution of Anime and Cultural Impact
- Character Design and Storytelling in Animation
- Navigating Self-Doubt in Creative Careers
- The Evolution of Animation: 2D vs 3D
- Working on Iconic Series: Ghost in the Shell
- The Future of Anime: Globalization and Collaboration
- The Passion Behind Animation
- Challenges in Animation Production
Ilya Kuvshinov Socials
- Instagram -@kuvshinov_ilya
- Website - www.IlyaKuvshinov.com
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