Mind Game with Janina Putzker | Animator's Breakfast E019

Unique storytelling and eccentric animation are two ways to describe the work of Janina Putzker. She is a powerhouse of professional animation while ensuring her work maintains the highest standard that it looks effortless. It truly appears that she fears no style .
Speaking to Jani on the podcast today was a great pleasure of mine. Even more so when she told me she wanted to dive into the worlds of the visionary master Masaaki Yuasa and his debut feature, Mind Game.
I’m delighted to have shared this discussion with her about:
- Finding your path even if there is nothing around you to help
- How the only obstacle in this world is yourself
- Why Mind Game encourages her rather than inspires
& so much more in this conversation!
I’m excited to hear your opinions and thoughts!
Find Jani’s work here: vimeo.com/jani...
Insta: / jani.pu

[@HowardWimshurst]

Wow, one of the best conversations i have ever heard 🤯. And she is so beautiful!!

[@gruslen]

I have to say, I love these more meandering conversations just as much as the ones that stay more "on topic." It makes the conversations feel somehow more organic and also give us a view of some of the other thoughts kicking around in your guests' heads. Still 2 months behind on my feed, but looking forward to more!

[@Any-mation]

So glad you’re enjoying them and thank you for that comment. I think it’s a lot of fun to dig into people’s heads and see what comes out

[@peterpaul7760]

Amazing. This is only the 2nd video I've seen but very interesting how Janina and Jeremy Hoffman mentioned happiness is most important. After being in the industry for 20 years, I'm not really sure if I ever focused on being happy. Not even sure I'm aware of what happiness is. Maybe I am happy but I'm not conscious of it. Haha. I guess it's my own personal mind game...?

[@Nkanyiso_K]

😂 I feel like our journey is interesting to everyone but ourselves

[@Any-mation]

I know exactly what you mean

[@Nkanyiso_K]

*Definitely* a great conversation to start the year off

[@Any-mation]

@@Nkanyiso_Kthank you so much, I hope you find something helpful or inspiring in there

[@Never_Know_Best]

Legitimately one of my all-time favorite films, animated or not.

[@Any-mation]

Hell yes

[@Priya_kulkarni]

Refreshing!!

[@Any-mation]

Thank you! Jani’s work is truly refreshing

[@AdamEarleArtist]

you're a creative and you're going to copy someone else's format for the podcast. Do you have a health bar you want to sell me as well?

[@Priya_kulkarni]

Whose format did he stole? Can you please tell me, i want to check them out!

[@Any-mation]

Hey dude, I’m not sure exactly what you’re referring to but I’d love to hear what you think my format is copying. I don’t know if you know this but creatives steal first and copy what they love until they figure out what way they like to tell stories. I’m trying to figure out this new format of video podcasting to make it engaging and interesting. This is an amalgamation of lots of video podcasts I adore. A lot of my early video essays draw direct influence from other video essayists at the time too.

[@Priya_kulkarni]

@@Any-mation true!

[@AdamEarleArtist]

Hilarious@@Any-mation

[@HowardWimshurst]

​@@AdamEarleArtistWhat? He didn't chop this natural conversation into some Avant-garde crap?? Oh the horror! 😮 Dude, chill out. You're looking for scandal where there is none.

[@Oppenhomie]

One of my faviorite interviews so far!!

[@Oppenhomie]

She gets story so well!!!

[@Im_NikhilSah]

I really really loved this conversation...

[@Any-mation]

Thank you so much

[@lime455]

If you have not already, do you plan to make a vid on Masaaki Yuasa?

[@Any-mation]

That’s a great suggestion and his name has been mentioned a few times so I’d be really happy to dig into his world for a video in the future