# Can Indie Animation Studios Survive?

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Podcast: [The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bancroft-brothers-animation-podcast-1092408)
Published: 2026-04-03T14:22:15+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when two independent animation studio heads discuss the future of their studios? Hopefully some wisdom, definitely some laughs, and a side of frustration. In this episode, Tom Bancroft (CEO/Founder of Pencilish Animation Studios) and Dominic Carola (Founder/Director of Premise Entertainment) discuss the current needs and future direction of the industry.

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