Writing Great Villains: Why They Shouldn't Be Sympathetic
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.

"This is the first animation I completed on 16mm film while taking Helen Hill's Experimental Animation Course in Halifax, NS, CA. I am forever grateful to have been shaped by Miss Helen Wingard Hill's presence."
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
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