iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Lauren Schmidt @laurenschmidt.bsky.social · 7h

Kinda been in an Elvira/Vampira mood lately

Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Finding out Happy Wheels is on Steam brought me so much joy I've not felt in a long time. One of my biggest guilty pleasures in video game form ever that's put such a smile on my face and I'm happy to play it again. :)

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mcc @dryad.technology · 04/10/2026

Have you noticed, lately, or noticed people around you commenting, that there just seems to be no money anymore. There's no money for companies to make the tv shows you like, the video games you like, the local diner you like shut down, no one you know can find a job. Think about that in context of

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Laser @lasersinger.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

animation in house?? In 2026? I'm going to cry. This genuinely is something i've been fighting so hard for, and I'm so happy to see the return of this. More in house animation please!!!

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

October in Los Angeles be like…. 🫠

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Suddenly feels tempted to take up my boss's consideration of moving to New York City for work... 👀

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Dustin A. Chacón @lingdustin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I've heard people make claims that AI would lead to a new Renaissance, but I didn't imagine it'd happen like this:

Screenshot of a Tweet from Pope Leo XIV. It reads:

"In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgen to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack the spark of humanity. For this reason, the Church wishes to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to safeguard our humanity."

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There are no good mergers. Everyone except the people on top get screwed over by them.

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Jellybox Studio @jellybox.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Special thank you to @jametc.bsky.social for this BEAUTIFUL painting!

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Jellybox Studio @jellybox.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

UMBERT ACTUALLY! EP 8!!! Why are Queer cartoon characters censored?! #UmbertActually #UnionYaoi #MistermanGuyfella #Jellybox #IndieAnimation

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"with Claude, we will no longer need lightly stoned weirdos who work at record stores because they are neurodivergent as hell and some band you've never heard of but is about to change your life is their special interest" these tech bros really hate anyone who was cooler than them in high school

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Henry Thurlow @henry-thurlow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I'll be looking for animators soon to help on something I'm directing. I'm open to giving a chance even to artists who haven't participated in Japanese productions before, so if you're interested (and have a VERY good portfolio!) send me a message or post a link to your work!

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Derrick Malik Johnson @derrickmalikjohnson.com · 29/09/2026

This is more than just Ai, yes this is apart of the current problem, but more than the quick surface answer response. Stream bubble burst, political party changes, leadership and people in charge are not making tv - they're making short form content and not taking chances on development/pitches.

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Crispy-Ghee✨️ @crispy-ghee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

DO NOT SEEK THE TREASURE One of my favorite scenes from O Brother Where Art Thou. I figured I should try to draw all 3 of the Soggy bottom boys, why not. #art #comic

🍳 A messy comic of a scene from O Brother Where Art Thou. Delmar and Everett are in a movie theater looking behind them in their seats. Delmar is saying " We thought you was a Toad" to a confused looking Pete (surrounded by question marks).

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Matias @matiashannecke.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Unemployment

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🍃 e d e n @edentimm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

i use youtube with ads, listen to podcasts with ads, im on insta, i take transit, listen to the radio almost EVERY DAY and the ONLY place I saw ads were on reddit, and only in the last month. which, tbh, reddit is NOT the demographic for the movie, babes!!! the marketing for this was ass

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Brianne Drouhard @briannedrouhard.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Looking thru old folders for G. Axe screenshots. Many of my memories have since been wiped from my brain because I had to make room for the 40 million tamaranean princess drawings I've had to make the past year and a half.

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maddie ★ othatsraspberry @othatsraspberry.com · 26/09/2026

i keep thinking of this clip it so perfectly encapsulates trying to explain any kind of internet-based job that's only existed for the past 10-20 years

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Brandon Santiago @4brandonjs4.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Workout Wife and Chef Hubby 🏋️‍♀️🥘 #erma #ocart #thorn #muscle

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Kat @ghoulpepper.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Anomaly: Ohio pilot casting call! I'm working on a pilot that will, hopefully, become an animatic pilot. For now, it'll be an audio only pilot. It's volunteer for now, but just for the pilot. Picrews used smile point and Black Centered. Just reply with your reels or websites, please!

On a messy desk with a red fold and papers, on top of all that is a page that reads Anomaly: Ohio Casting Call! Jess, a blind, overachieving computer engineer joins a paranormal investigation agency, only to be assigned to the organization's B-team. Her need to be the best clashes with her underprepared teammates, all while she must navigate the trials and tribulations of hunting monsters. Under that is a smile point picrew image of a blonde white woman with short hair and blue eyes.

On the desk there are also some post its hidden underneath the files. They read "Don't trust Verity" and "Office pizz... party Wednes..." The full message is obscured by the page, but it's assumed to say "Office pizza party Wednesday”

On a messy desk with a red fold and papers, on top of all that is a page that reads Anomaly: Ohio Casting Call!
Bethel Teshome (22)
She's Jess' best friend. Bethel is a goofball who loves to have a good time. Every week she's trying a new hobby, only to drop it for her next obsession. Bethel's parents own an Ethiopian restaurant while she works as a phlebotomist. She also has a secret that she's too afraid to tell Jess. Looking for black voice actors!

Richard Oxtoby (50s)
He's the Chief Director of ARRO. Oxtoby cares about his work, to a fault. He overworks himself and gets too invested in his employees. Charming on the surface, there’s something darker that lurks just beneath his kind words and disarming smile.
Under that is a picrew of a black woman with brown eyes and black hair in braids.

On the desk there are also some post its hidden underneath the files. They read "Lunch from Aunt Yodit's" and in red, different handwriting says "my fav omg - Trix"

On a messy desk with a red fold and papers, on top of all that is a page that reads Anomaly: Ohio Casting Call!

Chip (30s-40s)
A local news anchor who is always a little too chipper, no matter how depressing the story. He has plans to be the next Anderson Cooper, but no one outside of Ohio knows who he is.

The Mad Chef (Ageless)
He's a supernatural monster chef. He's aggressive, large, and keeps an unsanitary kitchen. Think Thisobald Thorm. He speaks Italian, but his accent only needs to be as authentic as an Olive Garden.

Under that is a picrew of a black woman with brown eyes and black hair in braids.

On the desk there are also some post its hidden underneath the files. They read "Anomaly in the coffee machine" and in red, different handwriting says "i drank him oops - Trix"

On a messy desk with a red fold and papers, on top of all that is a page that reads Anomaly: Ohio Casting Call! In the pilot, these three characters are at their worst: panicked, accusatory, and scared.

Man's Voice (40s)
Normally, he's a jokey dad who is always a little worn out from work.

Woman's Voice (40s)
She's a loving and hardworking mom. Her goal was to give her children a better life, accidentally putting a lot of pressure on them.

Little Girl (12)
She's lively and sweet, but already stressed out by life.
Under that is a picrew of a black woman with brown eyes and black hair in braids.

On the desk there are also some post its hidden underneath the files. They read "Call IRS back" and "Talk to Archive Girl about gremlins"

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blackle mori @blackle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

the more unfinished projects you have the better. the bigger your graveyard the more strange zombies you can sew together from the body parts. do not feel self-conscious about it. just keep making.

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The worst movie critic on YouTube does some Critical Drinking...

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The vast majority of creatives are struggling. Writers are leaving LA in droves. Directors are driving Uber when they aren't lucky enough to get gigs directing dubs or subs for foreign films. Recognizable actors are finding jobs they won't be recognized in. The whole industry is shitty right now.

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Breifly returning to repost my Knight of Guinevere fan art I drew awhile ago in light of recent news of when we'll finally get more episodes. I think I'm going to have to make some fresh fan art soon...

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Animation Is Film, Annecy's L.A. sister fest, has unveiled its 2026 lineup. Titles include ‘Iron Boy,’ ‘Tangles,’ ‘The Violinist,’ and ‘Knights of Guinevere,’ the first series ever to open the festival. www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/an...

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‘Knights Of Guinevere’ Leads Animation Is Film 2026 Lineup

Nine competition features, five shorts presentations, studio previews, retrospectives, and filmmaker talks will run October 16–19 in Hollywood.

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ILLBRAD 🔞 @blasternation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I think twitter's bloated bot numbers have done collective psychic damage to the internet to make you believe that anything under 300k likes is an abject failure. If you can convince maybe 300 people to give you $5 a month to cover rent, you're automatically one of the most successful creators alive

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I might have to just lay off social media for a bit in light of today’s news. Please take what happened today as a reminder to support the development and releases of independently produced films, video games, and animation as much as you can. These mega corporations and studios are not out friends.

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HeckmanFT7 🎃 @heckmanft7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

yeah yeah i heard the news but just in case i made a meme

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Exceptionally rough day for me as I worry about the fate of my job in an economy where finding a job is already very hard right now.

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Gonna probably just spend the rest of the day offline, but in light of today's news in Hollywood, I'll say that there's a reason why one of my biggest projects I've been cooking up is only planned to an indie production for now, and I'm not in a rush to pitch it to a big giant studio.

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Man I pray I don’t get laid off by my company after reading today’s news. 🥲

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SpicyNachos666 @spicynachos.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Lucifer is actually the one being tortured🙄 #letsgroovetonight #animationmeme #ocanimation

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Rare face reveal, but one of the highlights of my New York trip was getting to see one of my favorite musicals ever live for the first time, and it was an amazing experience. I got to see it with one of my best friends @amhaas.bsky.social on Friday.

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Chris DeRose @scratchyderose.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Drawing my kids again

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Elle @elleisanisland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Pope Leo XIV has been gifted a massive green orb and honestly not now massive green orb

Pope Leo by a green glass orb the size of a med-large pumpkin

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Coll-EEEEEEEK!!! @heyimcolleen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My finished scene for the Bee Movie Repollinated project!! youtu.be/ahpTfR8LxqA?...

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Bee Movie Repollinated Scene 181

YouTube video by Colleen Gundersen

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ToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Lizzie Freeman, the voice of Pomni on ‘The Amazing Digital Circus’, wears the viral Pomni shirt previously worn by Drake: “I wore it better.”

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_Mostly_Ghostly_ @mostlyghostly.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Goofy uuuhh Dimensional Shambler type guy ✏️🕷️👹

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Sam Hardin @smhardinart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Last day of my New York trip. I got to see some masterpieces of modern times today. :)

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Davis Bickford @davis.social · 08/01/2026

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but constant, chaotic, unfiltered news and social media can overwhelm the mind—flooding your attention, stirring up emotions, and making it hard to think clearly. It’s okay to step back and be selective about what you let in. Your mental well-being matters.

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Chris DeRose @scratchyderose.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I finally watched Buddy. HOLY SHIT that was hilarious. This is the kind of stuff I want more out of. It’s basically a 1hr 45 minute Adult Swim movie, and I say that in the most positive way possible. GO WATCH.

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Pile Of Garbage @pileofgarbage.net · 16/09/2026

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Alternative Architecture (cc @ngescreenshot.bsky.social)

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Brandon Williams @stupidartpunk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Pre-School animation does really well and then Teen/adult stuff does really well, but I think studios should still make 6-12 action/comedies to bridge the gap even at a loss. Because you're priming future fans to keep watching. Do some video game tie-ins or something. Lets get creative!

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