FEATURE: Making RWBY

- An Interview with Monty Oumby Monty Oum(5 total)

Early in my life, I was only concerned with creating, without destination or purpose, creating was the purpose itself. And as reality set in, and the need to survive came with the need to have an identity, I've tried many things in discovering who I am and all of them eventually became useful.

— Monty Oum, crunchyroll.com

Creativity Identity purpose

As soon as I was able to afford collecting figures I started buying them. These pieces of art which litter my desk and work areas are a constant inspiration for me.

— Monty Oum, crunchyroll.com

Collecting Collectible Figurines inspiration

The biggest motivation for [RWBY] is the need to tell a story much like those I needed when I was growing up. The stories about not giving up that pushed me along, and the people I'd meet along the way. Knowing how much all the shows and games I'd played all my life has influenced me, it is a great…

— Monty Oum, crunchyroll.com

Storytelling Animation

A lifetime of kung-fu movies, as well as being a dancer myself, lets me pull from many influences; from Hong Kong action movies, to over-the-top anime sequences, to dancing.

— Monty Oum, crunchyroll.com

Kung Fu Dancing Hong Kong Action Movies

Since I was a child I'd watch shows and play games with the hope of one day creating something like them someday. Then I reached the point in my life with the opportunity to create something.

— Monty Oum, crunchyroll.com

Creativity

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