How Can Jupiter's Ghosts HELP Kids Who Struggle With Reading? w/ Tani,Milan & Kristen

Welcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change.

Today we're joined by an exceptional panel of creators behind the graphic novel Jupiter's Ghost. We have Tani Gill, choreographer, producer, and founder of Tentacle Dancing; Milan Medvec, lead animator and concept artist; and Kristen Kortright, talented designer and illustrator.

In this episode, we explore how Jupiter's Ghost was born from a desire to help kids struggling with reading and how art can be a powerful tool for education. From personal challenges to creative breakthroughs, our guests share their unique journeys and the vision behind the graphic novel that aims to inspire and empower the next generation.

ABOUT JUPITER'S GHOST:

June 2124.

Earth is uninhabitable, ravaged by climate change and turned to rubble. In a world ruled by artificial intelligence, the line between human and machine has begun to blur.

On board a space vessel orbiting Jupiter’s moon, Europa, hybrid humanoid Dr Elias Crete is racing against time to save his son Jove. Working obsessively in his lab, he brings to life Jupiter 101, a genetically engineered human clone.

Jupiter’s awakening sparks a deep love within the teenaged Jove, but it also forces Dr Crete to face the morality of bringing humanity back from extinction.

Humankind destroyed the only home they ever knew.

Do they deserve to be given a second chance?

KEY NOTES:

From Refugee to Lead Animator: Milan Medvec's Inspiring Journey
Designing a Hero: Kristen Kortright’s Creative Process Behind Jupiter's Ghost
Empowering Education: How Comics Are Shaping the Future of Learning
Overcoming Life’s Challenges: The Making of Jupiter's Ghost
Bringing Comics to Life: The Art of Combining Creativity with Education

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Episode Trailer
02:17 - Intro  
05:31 - The Vision Behind Jupiter’s Ghost - How Everyone Got Together and Started Working  
10:43 - What Does It Take to Create a Character?  
14:05 - Can You Empower an Audience Through Hidden Disabilities?  
18:49 - Milan’s Journey of Resilience, Dreams, and Breaking Barriers  
21:47 - How to Become a Valuable Member of Society?  
24:55 - Will AI Take Over Creativity?  
30:40 - Why Do Artists Say Yes? Choosing Projects with Purpose, Passion, and Integrity  
36:52 - The Power of Self-Publishing and Finding Your People at Artist Alley  
40:07 - Why Make a Comic with a Cause?  
42:58 - Comics: Education or Entertainment?  
45:03 - Why Schools Should Embrace Comics for Imagination and Learning  
55:16 - Favorite Characters from Jupiter’s Ghost  
58:04 - Outro

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Tani Gill's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgdc26/
Milan Medvec's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kk_animator/
Kristen Kortright's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kk_animator/

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