Month: July 2019

Winning ANIMATION Short Screenplay: Christmas Feathers, by Christopher Sartorius

  A young farm girl schemes to save her pet turkey from being eaten on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Friendship and Christmas magic come between dinner plans, and a Yuletide legend is born. The origin story of the first animal elf. CAST LIST: Gertrude: Weronika Sokalska George: Caleb Jacques Narrator: Sean Ballantyne Karen: Val Cole… Continue reading Winning ANIMATION Short Screenplay: Christmas Feathers, by Christopher Sartorius

Short Film: WHALE FALL, 3min., USA, Animation

After the death of a whale, its corpse will become oasis for hundreds even thousands to live. Same as the death of a man – his word and love will continuously affect next generation that follow. As a great writer, that is how my grandfather affected Chinese literature and me after his death. Project Title… Continue reading Short Film: WHALE FALL, 3min., USA, Animation

Director Biography – Brandon Swofford (HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR)

Brandon is an Animator, Filmmaker, and Actor in Los Angeles, California and has been furiously drawing ever since he was a fetus. Don’t worry, his mother is fine. When he is not drawing away, he is usually performing, watching movies, hiking, exploring the zoo or making videos for his Youtube channel where he serves an… Continue reading Director Biography – Brandon Swofford (HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR)

Short Film: HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR, 3min., Animation/Family

All the animals at the Zoo were happy as can be But Happy was not happy, nor was he free Happy was angry, an angry polar bear No one knew why and no one seemed to care It was like any day for Happy at the zoo Until something happens out of the blue! It… Continue reading Short Film: HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR, 3min., Animation/Family

Director Biography – Natasha Redmond (SAVING GREEN)

Natasha Redmond is an animator and first time director. Her passion for art and storytelling began the moment she could hold a pencil. In high school, she attended art classes at the prestigious Cooper Union in NYC and animation classes at the School of Visual Arts. It was at the latter she found her calling… Continue reading Director Biography – Natasha Redmond (SAVING GREEN)

Short Film: SAVING GREEN, 5min., USA, Animation

While running and swimming near her jungle island home, a young girl accidentally stumbles upon the fortress camp of an army of militarized robot gorillas and must utilize the help of a mysterious woman and her bird to get her back home. Project Links  Facebook News & Reviews “Saving Green Review” The Monthly Film Festival… Continue reading Short Film: SAVING GREEN, 5min., USA, Animation

Short Film: THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER, 10min., USA, Animation/Drama

A privileged, young man falls in love with a wealthy woman and together they lead reckless lives of opulence in New York City. That is, until he finds something better—a doorway leading directly to the surface of the moon. Project Links  Website Film Type: Animation Runtime: 10 minutes Completion Date: June 1, 2018 Production Budget:… Continue reading Short Film: THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER, 10min., USA, Animation/Drama

Director Biography – Juha FIilin (DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING)

Juha Fiilin, the creator of Divine Consultants, has 20 years of award winning experience in flm, broadcast and online projects in over 10 countries. Juha lives and works in Barcelona, Helsinki and London. Juha’s short film ‘Job Interview’ based on Divine Consultants has won 5 times the Best Animation Award – has been Nominated Finalist… Continue reading Director Biography – Juha FIilin (DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING)

Short Film: DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING, 8min., Finland, Animation/Adventure

Joy Amicable, 16, stands at a crossroads. Domestic problems arise between Joy’s parents, who have different priorities in life. Joy’s mother is worried about their safety and shows signs of wanting to leave Joy’s father. Joy’s dad is preoccupied by his esoteric research project. Meanwhile, a wave of corporate dystopia is crashing over Joy’s sleepy… Continue reading Short Film: DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING, 8min., Finland, Animation/Adventure