Folk Wisdoms about Television Animation

Whether you want to work in animation or some aspect of co-pros and dubbing of anime, if you want to work in TV animation of any mainstream level, the number one folk wisdom most industry insiders will tell you (whether you approve of it or not) is, sooner or later, you've got to live in or near Los Angeles. I for one procrastinate about this advice, mostly because I'm broke. But if you have MONEY saved up to pay for travel expenses, let me say right now, even though I'm a member of one of the youngest generations of auteurs, even I can acknowledge this as good advice. Los Angeles is where animation gets made for the most part, with CN and FUNimation being two of the extremely rare counter-examples. Here's how it breaks down. You can MOVE TO Los Angeles and GET WORK (if you actual bother looking for it and making an effort in that area) OR you can stay right where your at and pace around your house like I do wondering to yourself "Hmm. Why is it so difficult to find work in this small two-bit town." I may not be doing the former thing and instead, do the latter thing, but at least I'm aware of it. At least I'm aware of how the politics and system are set up to begin with..You see, I was reading the latest issue of Animation Magazine (longtime reader of this publication), and was reading the 25 Year Anniversary Issue, celebrating the last 25 years of animation, where it listed the 25 most influential American shows of the last 25 years. And while, yes, all the shows on the list just about are different, and the face of animation is changing, one thing that isn't changing is where the majority of American animation on TV gets produced and made: One Place for the most part: Los Angeles. So there's your answer.