Name: Drew Roper (Yamination Studios): From Bedroom Animations to Award‑Winning Stop‑Motion
Uploaded: 2025-07-18T19:00:06.000Z
Duration: 5139
Description: Meet Drew Roper, founder and creative director of Yamination Studios, Birmingham’s independent animation based in Birmingham. What started in his bedroom has...

Meet Drew Roper, founder and creative director of Yamination Studios, Birmingham’s independent animation based in Birmingham. What started in his bedroom has grown into a team of nine, delivering stop‑motion, 2D, and CG projects for clients like Coca‑Cola and Sky Arts

In this episode, Drew opens up about:
• The DIY launch of Yamination from his bedroom to a fully-fledged studio
• The making of At‑issue: a hybrid short film blending stop‑motion, 2D, and CG, funded via Sky Academy and Kickstarter
• Why stop‑motion is far from dead — it’s enduring, nostalgic, and visually unique
• The rise of AI in animation and why personal, hands‑on creativity still matters more than ever
• Imposter syndrome, freelance culture, and the challenges of leading a creative team

If you’re into animation, creative entrepreneurship, or independent filmmaking, this conversation offers both insight and inspiration — from the grassroots to the screen.

🎙️ Made in Brum, crafted for creators.