In this episode of Managing Creative Studios, Susan Mann talks with Dylan Coburn, a veteran storyboard artist, animator, and director whose career spans three decades in film, television, and animation.

Dylan shares how he began in hand-drawn animation at Toonz in the 1990s, went on to found his own studio Karactaz, and led projects for global clients including Marvel, Cartoon Network, and Warner Bros. He opens up about the realities of running a creative business, the challenges of scaling and eventually closing a studio, and how those experiences shaped his approach to collaboration and artistry.

Now one of New Zealand’s most in-demand storyboard artists, Dylan reflects on working on major productions like Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Equalizer 3, A Minecraft Movie and Chief of War, and offers advice for emerging artists about persistence, mentorship, and knowing your worth in a fast-changing creative landscape.

Check out Dylan's website here: https://www.idrawandwrite.com/

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