Tim Tyler is an animation producer / director, husband, father, labradoodle owner, and the founder of Cheshire Smile Animation Inc., a Saskatoon Animation and Interactive Studio.
An alumnus of the NSI’s Totally Television Program, Tim’s credits include commercial animation, television series, short films, interactive projects, and direction for the 48 minute children’s animated Christmas Special “A Fairy Tale Christmas”. Tim is currently producing several animated television projects including “The Side Show Christmas”, a 44 minute animated Christmas special for Teletoon, and Toby’s Canada, a 26 x 3minute series in development with CBC Kids.
Tim Tyler is a committed Saskatchewan filmmaker who has had the opportunity to work in a wide range of roles in both live action and animation sides of the industry. Tim has served on the SMPIA Board of Directors since 2005.
Tim Tyler received his training in theatrical design at the North Carolina School Of The Arts, and got his start in animation at Studio Saskatoon. In 1999 he wrote, produced, and directed “Postcards from the Other Side Of the Apocalypse” a 3 minute animated action film that placed fourth at Infect.at in Germany, one of the first online Flash Film Festivals. Success in this festival led to producing and directing numerous flash animated films for international producers including “Solutions Unlimited”, an animated Sci-Fi fantasy film, Brian Bendis’s “Jinx” an animated film based upon the wildly popular underground film noir comic book, and additional installments of “Postcards From The Other Side of The Apocalypse”.
February 12, 2008 at 2:03 am
Hey Tim,
Just like to drop a line and mention how much I enjoy reading your blog. It has been quite informative for a flash developer like myself and inspiring to see that your developments are being developed for television.
I myself was a former resident of Toontown, but jumped ship 6 years ago for Calgary. Now I’m currently venturing out on my own with a couple of ideas for adult cartoons.
Was wondering if you had any tips on pitching at the big festivals? Appreciate any feedback and hopefully might run into you down the line.
thanks,
Ryan
February 13, 2008 at 3:05 am
Thanks for the comments Ryan. My big tip is to fork out the cash and get yourself to the Banff Television Festival and just start getting your feet wet pitching to broadcasters. You would be very fortunate to get a deal the first time however if you listen and start shaping your future ideas around that feedback in time it will come.
My other big tip is to keep the faith alive. Stick to it and don’t give up.
Stick-to-it-tiveness is the key.
Cheers.
Tt