Part 7/18:
The Unique Flexibility of Animation and Creative Freedom
The conversation shifts to the advantages of animation, especially for creators pushing boundaries. Unlike live-action, animation allows for unrestrained expression—impossible scenarios, depicting taboo subjects, and personifying abstract concepts like hormones or childhood fears.
They highlight how animation facilitates a form of storytelling where children can embody complex themes (e.g., the hormone monster), impervious to ethical constraints faced by live performers. This freedom is especially relevant for edgy, satirical content on platforms like Netflix, where boundaries are looser and innovation thrives.