The AFA Podcast Interview: Ugo Bienvenu (Arco)

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Ugo Bienvenu, the director of the sci-fi feature Arco.

Well, hello there... and welcome back to The AFA Podcast, and another interview special. This time around we spoke to Ugo Bienvenu, French animator, illustrator and director. Ugo is the director of the new sci-fi feature Arco, which has been doing really well on the awards circuit, being nominated for a Golden Globe and an impressive five Annie Award nominations. The film will be released in the United States in February and in the United Kingdom in March.

People in this episode

Guest: Ugo Bienvenu

Topics covered

• animation
• film
• interview
• sci-fi
• awards

Keywords

• Ugo Bienvenu
• Arco
• Golden Globe
• Annie Award
• sci-fi feature

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Arco

Books & works: Arco, a Golden Globe, Annie Award

Places: the United States, the United Kingdom

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