Talking Bats with Director Kevin Altieri

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 Step inside Gotham’s shadows with legendary animation director Kevin Altieri, the creative force behind some of Batman: The Animated Series’ most unforgettable episodes. In this deep-dive conversation, Kevin reveals the directing choices, visual techniques, and collaborative magic that helped redefine what television animation could be.

From the noir spectacle of “On Leather Wings” to the eco-horror of “Eternal Youth,” the madcap tension of “Harlequinade,” and the brutal showdown of “Bane,” Kevin shares how he balanced cinematic atmosphere with network restrictions—and why those bold decisions still influence today’s storytellers. We also explore the futuristic elegance of “Deep Freeze,” and the art of making every punch, pause, and shadow count.

Whether you’re a lifelong Bat-fan, an aspiring animator, or a director hungry for insight, this episode delivers a masterclass in animated storytelling.

🎧 Listen to learn:

• How Kevin sold a “70mm film look” to network executives
• The secrets behind BTAS’ signature noir lighting and dynamic action
• Why collaboration with storyboard artists, painters, and voice actors is key to animated world-building
• Lessons every modern animation director can take from Gotham’s Dark Knight

Pull up a chair at the poker table with Gotham’s rogues—and discover how Kevin Altieri helped create one of the greatest animated series of all time.

Theme music composed by Ron Wasserman 

Composer Ron Wasserman 

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