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by Giulia Martinelli
Under The Onion Skin is a podcast that peels back the layers of animated short films to reveal the heart and soul of the filmmaking process.Through informal interviews, we get to know the behind-the-scenes and personal side of animation from the perspective of the director. We talk about processes, takeaways, struggles, and achievements in a comfortable, playful, and light-hearted way.The podcast is dedicated to passionate people and students interested in the artistic and niche world of animation. Whether you are an animation enthusiast or an aspiring filmmaker, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration.Join us as we journey to animation festivals all around the world (atm especially in Europe), where we gather to show years of hard work and collect inspiration.https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast
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- 1 weeks ago4 min
CELEBRATORY Extra Episode
We hit 1,000 subscribers on YouTube! That might just sound like a number on a screen, but to put it into perspective: 1,000 people is 15 full school buses or 5 sold-out cinema halls filled with fellow artists and filmmakers. That blows my mind, and I am so grateful to have you here for the ride.To celebrate this milestone, I’m opening up my studio system to you! As an independent animation director, if you don't stay organized, you easily drown in administrative headaches. To keep my own workflow low-stress, I’ve built a suite of clean, functional, and pretty Google Sheets—so you can spend less time on admin and more time on art.To say thank you, I’m offering 20% OFF all my spreadsheet templates for the next week!CLAIM YOUR 20% DISCOUNTGet the Trackers: https://giuliamartin.gumroad.com/?section=b09E_gtcZQPADLp84c66YA==#b09E_gtcZQPADLp84c66YA== Promo Code: ONIONSKIN (Applies to any spreadsheet at checkout)Expires: End of July!What’s inside the collection?Film Festival Tracker: Manage deadlines, waiver codes, fees, ratings, and Oscar-qualifying statuses (pre-filled with European festivals!).Client & Project Tracker: Keep active gigs, invoices, and production deadlines seamlessly organized.Income Streams Tracker: Easily track freelance revenue, passive income, and studio cash flow.Bonus: Includes the free Social Media Content Planner and my "Welcome & Prep" Field Manual.Thank you so much for watching, listening, and growing this community with me. Grab your tracker, clean up your pipeline, and get back to making great work!ciao, Giulia
- Sep 27, 20256 min
Ep.34 Season Two Wrap Up
This is the Wrap-Up episode of Season 2 of Under the Onion Skin!Find Giulia here:Website: https://giuliamartinelli.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giulia_martinelli_x/Newsletter Creative Crave: https://giuliamartinelli.com/receive-my-newsletterIntro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library
- Sep 20, 202527 min
Ep.33 Writing Home by Eva Matejovičová
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Writing Home” with Slovak director Eva Matejovičová “Writing Home” by Eva Matejovičová, Digital 2D, 12’’, 2024 // Czech Republic Synopsis: “A small bark beetle girl lives a peaceful life in the forest, until a fire destroys her home. Separated from her family, she finds refuge in a human school where she discovers a new talent—writing.” Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/charliedzillart/?hl=enUnder the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelliIntro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library
- Aug 4, 202524 min
Ep.32 Matta and Matto by Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Matta and Matto” with Swiss directors Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp“Matta and Matto” by Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp,2D Computer Animation, 10’16'', 2023 // SwitzerlandSynopsis “In a dystopian world where touch is forbidden, Matta and Matto offer refuge to the lonely at Hotel Vaip. In the deceptive labyrinth of mind bending rooms at their transient hotel, deepest desires are fulfilled and surpassed, but this comes at a price.”Find out more: https://www.biancacaderas.com/ https://kerstinzemp.com/Under the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelliIntro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library
- Jul 3, 202523 min
Ep.31 subotopic by Nikki Schuster
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Subotopic” with Austrian director Nikki Schuster“Subotopic” by Nikki Schuster, experimental, 10’’, 2023 // Austria, GermanySynopsis “A dive into a mystical underwater world where reality and utopia meet.”Find out more:https://fiesfilm.com/subotopicUnder the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelliIntro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library
- Jun 8, 202533 min
Ep.30 Duck by Elie Chapuis
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Duck” with Swiss director Elie Chapuis “Duck” by Elie Chapuis stop-motion animation, 9’’, 2024 // Switzerland, BelgiumSynopsis “Vladimir and Olga raise ducks on a small isolated farm in the countryside. They hope for a child, but this expectation soon turns into a nightmare.” Find out more: https://heliumfilms.ch/en/films/duckUnder the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelliIntro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library
- May 13, 202530 min
Ep.29 Diva Sicanella by Rachelle Furrer
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Diva Sicanella” with Swiss director Rachelle Ferrer “Diva Sicanella” by Rachelle Ferrer 2D hand-drawn animation, 5’’, 2024 // SwitzerlandSynopsis “A former diva takes her audience on a tour through the smoky chambers of her impressive house. Let her charm drag you into the darkness.”Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/diva.sicanella/Under the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelliIntro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library
- Apr 25, 202523 min
Ep.28 Surface Séance by Michael Heindl
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Surface Séance” by Austrian director Michael Heindl “Surface Séance” by Michael Heindl Stop-motion, 5’, 2024 // Austria Synopsis: “In the black shimmering of the picture, blurry images flash for fractions of a second, while in the center a swirling, growing something struggles to take shape. A study in cinematic abstraction, anchored in a night ride on Vienna’s public transportation system..” Find out more: https://www.michaelheindl.net/workUnder the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelliIntro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from Youtube Audio Library
About Under The Onion Skin
Under The Onion Skin is a podcast that peels back the layers of animated short films to reveal the heart and soul of the filmmaking process.Through informal interviews, we get to know the behind-the-scenes and personal side of animation from the perspective of the director. We talk about processes, takeaways, struggles, and achievements in a comfortable, playful, and light-hearted way.The podcast is dedicated to passionate people and students interested in the artistic and niche world of animation. Whether you are an animation enthusiast or an aspiring filmmaker, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration.Join us as we journey to animation festivals all around the world (atm especially in Europe), where we gather to show years of hard work and collect inspiration.https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast
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