Episode 1: Progress Ahead

Jared is joined by Disney legend and current Director of Animation at Lipscomb University, Tony Bancroft. The two discuss principles of character design and Tony shares how he has taken scripture and applied it to his career as a director/supervising animator. Learn how to follow Jesus' example of excellence and how we can take that into our careers as animators and make our own marks on the industry.

Jared is joined by his professor and former Walt Disney Feature animator, Mike Genz. Mike has worked on movies such as "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", "The Lion King", "Pocahontas", "Hercules" and "Tarzan". Jared and Mike discuss how you can take principles from the Bible and have them guide you in your work and life. They also break down accountability and how important of a role it is in their lives as Christians and animators.

Jared introduces himself and delivers the message of what Animated By Life is all about!