Under The Onion Skin

Giulia Martinelli
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Under The Onion Skin is a podcast that peels back the layers of animated short films to reveal the heart and soul of the filmmaking process. Through informal interviews, we get to know the behind-the-scenes and personal side of animation from the perspective of the director. We talk about processes, takeaways, struggles, and achievements in a comfortable, playful, and light-hearted way. The podcast is dedicated to passionate people and students interested in the artistic and niche world of animation. Whether you are an animation enthusiast or an aspiring filmmaker, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration. Join us as we journey to animation festivals all around the world (atm especially in Europe), where we gather to show years of hard work and collect inspiration. https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast

  1. 6 days ago

    CELEBRATORY Extra Episode

    We hit 1,000 subscribers on YouTube!  That might just sound like a number on a screen, but to put it into perspective: 1,000 people is 15 full school buses or 5 sold-out cinema halls filled with fellow artists and filmmakers. That blows my mind, and I am so grateful to have you here for the ride. To celebrate this milestone, I’m opening up my studio system to you! As an independent animation director, if you don't stay organized, you easily drown in administrative headaches. To keep my own workflow low-stress, I’ve built a suite of clean, functional, and pretty Google Sheets—so you can spend less time on admin and more time on art. To say thank you, I’m offering 20% OFF all my spreadsheet templates for the next week! CLAIM YOUR 20% DISCOUNTGet the Trackers: https://giuliamartin.gumroad.com/?section=b09E_gtcZQPADLp84c66YA==#b09E_gtcZQPADLp84c66YA== Promo Code: ONIONSKIN (Applies to any spreadsheet at checkout)Expires: End of July!What’s inside the collection?Film Festival Tracker: Manage deadlines, waiver codes, fees, ratings, and Oscar-qualifying statuses (pre-filled with European festivals!).Client & Project Tracker: Keep active gigs, invoices, and production deadlines seamlessly organized.Income Streams Tracker: Easily track freelance revenue, passive income, and studio cash flow.Bonus: Includes the free Social Media Content Planner and my "Welcome & Prep" Field Manual.Thank you so much for watching, listening, and growing this community with me. Grab your tracker, clean up your pipeline, and get back to making great work! ciao, Giulia

  2. 27/09/2025

    Ep.34 Season Two Wrap Up

    This is the Wrap-Up episode of Season 2 of Under the Onion Skin! Find Giulia here: Website: https://giuliamartinelli.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giulia_martinelli_x/ Newsletter Creative Crave: https://giuliamartinelli.com/receive-my-newsletter Intro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library

  3. 20/09/2025

    Ep.33 Writing Home by Eva Matejovičová

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Writing Home” with  Slovak director Eva Matejovičová “Writing Home” by Eva Matejovičová, Digital 2D, 12’’, 2024 // Czech Republic Synopsis: “A small bark beetle girl lives a peaceful life in the forest, until a fire destroys her home. Separated from her family, she finds refuge in a human school where she discovers a new talent—writing.” Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/charliedzillart/?hl=en Under the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelli Intro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library

    Ep.33 Writing Home by Eva Matejovičová

  4. 04/08/2025

    Ep.32 Matta and Matto by Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Matta and Matto” with Swiss directors Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp “Matta and Matto” by Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp, 2D Computer Animation, 10’16'', 2023 // Switzerland Synopsis “In a dystopian world where touch is forbidden, Matta and Matto offer refuge to the lonely at Hotel Vaip. In the deceptive labyrinth of mind bending rooms at their transient hotel, deepest desires are fulfilled and surpassed, but this comes at a price.” Find out more:  https://www.biancacaderas.com/ https://kerstinzemp.com/ Under the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelli Intro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library

    Ep.32 Matta and Matto by Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp

  5. 03/07/2025

    Ep.31 subotopic by Nikki Schuster

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Subotopic” with Austrian director Nikki Schuster “Subotopic” by Nikki Schuster, experimental, 10’’, 2023 // Austria, Germany Synopsis “A dive into a mystical underwater world where reality and utopia meet.” Find out more:https://fiesfilm.com/subotopic Under the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelli Intro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library

    Ep.31 subotopic by Nikki Schuster

  6. 08/06/2025

    Ep.30 Duck by Elie Chapuis

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Duck” with  Swiss director Elie Chapuis “Duck” by Elie Chapuis stop-motion animation, 9’’, 2024 // Switzerland, Belgium Synopsis “Vladimir and Olga raise ducks on a small isolated farm in the countryside. They hope for a child, but this expectation soon turns into a nightmare.” Find out more: https://heliumfilms.ch/en/films/duck Under the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelli Intro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library

    Ep.30 Duck by Elie Chapuis

  7. 13/05/2025

    Ep.29 Diva Sicanella by Rachelle Furrer

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Diva Sicanella” with  Swiss director Rachelle Ferrer “Diva Sicanella” by Rachelle Ferrer 2D hand-drawn animation, 5’’, 2024 // Switzerland Synopsis “A former diva takes her audience on a tour through the smoky chambers of her impressive house. Let her charm drag you into the darkness.” Find out more:  https://www.instagram.com/diva.sicanella/ Under the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelli Intro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from YouTube Audio Library

    Ep.29 Diva Sicanella by Rachelle Furrer

  8. 25/04/2025

    Ep.28 Surface Séance by Michael Heindl

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Surface Séance” by Austrian director Michael Heindl “Surface Séance” by Michael Heindl Stop-motion, 5’, 2024 // Austria   Synopsis: “In the black shimmering of the picture, blurry images flash for fractions of a second, while in the center a swirling, growing something struggles to take shape. A study in cinematic abstraction, anchored in a night ride on Vienna’s public transportation system..”   Find out more: https://www.michaelheindl.net/work Under the Onion Skin: https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/giuliamartinelli Intro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted from Youtube Audio Library

    Ep.28 Surface Séance by Michael Heindl
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Under The Onion Skin is a podcast that peels back the layers of animated short films to reveal the heart and soul of the filmmaking process. Through informal interviews, we get to know the behind-the-scenes and personal side of animation from the perspective of the director. We talk about processes, takeaways, struggles, and achievements in a comfortable, playful, and light-hearted way. The podcast is dedicated to passionate people and students interested in the artistic and niche world of animation. Whether you are an animation enthusiast or an aspiring filmmaker, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration. Join us as we journey to animation festivals all around the world (atm especially in Europe), where we gather to show years of hard work and collect inspiration. https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast

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  • Creator
    Giulia Martinelli
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Giulia Martinelli
  • Show Website
    Under The Onion Skin