Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Dear visual artist, you ARE a writer! Jorge R. Gutiérrez (El Guapo vs. The Narco Vampires, Maya and the Three), Patrick McHale (Over the Garden Wall, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio), Emily Brundige (Teen Titans Go!, Hilda, Goldie), and Jill Culton (Toy Story, Abominable, Oh, the Places You'll Go) reveal how writing has powered their creative independence. Learn how story can help you survive industry upheaval, pitch and sell your own shows, and take charge of your career without waiting for permission.

Presented by Write for Animation. Hosted by writer-producer Pietro Schito.

PANELISTS
Jill Culton instagram.com/jill.culton
Emily Brundige instagram.com/emilybrundige
Patrick McHale instagram.com/someb_ooks
Jorge R. Gutiérrez instagram.com/mexopolis
Write for Animation instagram.com/writeforanimation
Moderator: Pietro Schito instagram.com/pietroschito

This presentation was recorded live at LightBox Expo 2025 in Pasadena, CA.
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