Animation Innovation
Redefining what's possible

In late January, writer/director/producer Thomas DeCarlo gave a compelling presentation on how his studio in Bloomington, Indiana is driving innovation in computer animation – a remarkable achievement in small-town Indiana. Thomas’s engaging presentation provided insight into how “indie-style” animation studio fits within the larger industry, and the many ways DeCarlo Animation is combining exciting new technologies with a unique production model to create world-class content at a fraction of the cost of traditional studios.
Prior to the presentation, a tequila tasting by world-renowned tequila expert Jay “Tequila Jay” Baer added an extra layer of fun to the event (hence the many references to tequila in Thomas’s talk – scroll down to watch it yourself!).
Watch the Full Presentation
The Encounter Teaser
We are currently fundraising to produce a 60 second, full-quality teaser for The Encounter. It is the last step to proving to our industry connections that a little studio in the Midwest can produce animation that’s worthy of the big screen. This round of funding has predominantly come from the central Indiana region – people who want to see more growth in the creative and tech economies in Indiana.