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Tiny Inventions talks Rebounding from Rejection, Embracing Slow Processes, and Funding Work Abroad
09/24/2026
Tiny Inventions talks Rebounding from Rejection, Embracing Slow Processes, and Funding Work Abroad
Hear more from Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter of Tiny Inventions on using grants and residencies in Europe to fund their animation practice, negotiating the slow, labor-intensive process of stop-motion animation with the demands of commercial clients, how even an Oscar nomination didn't prevent future failures or rejections, making the hard decision to shelve a feature film they'd worked on for years, and how they balance their time between family, teaching, and running a small business. – Podcast sponsor, premium home fragrance diffusers that will make your home smell like a spa with scents that are cruelty free, vegan, and safe for pets! Get 10% off on top of their site discounts with our discount code STUDIO10 at (*affiliate link) – Register for co-host Nicole Mueller's upcoming virtual workshop! Use the code EARLYBIRD for 15% off through September 30th, 2026 at Find links to resources mentioned throughout the episode here in our show notes: Submit to our Listener Spotlight: Follow us on Instagram at:
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