MIMI AND GACK and the Bloomfield College Incubator Studio hit the ground...
We are just finishing our second week of production on MIMI AND GACK. This year there is a whole new crew with a set of veterans from last year’s production of PETE’S ODYSSEY.
View ArticleMore from Bloomfield, New Jersey and the Incubator Studio with MIMI AND GACK...
Life on the road can be challenging! As the Studio headed into the its last week a familiar cadence ensued. It began with me awakening each morning at 5:30 am
View ArticleA Last Look at MIMI AND GACK and the Incubator Studio Ends… for now.
Well, I am back in Savannah (for now). The Incubator Studio ended and I sadly said “goodbyes” to the folks at Bloomfield College and Cicely Tyson High School.
View ArticleAttention! Mushroom Moving to the Orlando Area and All That Includes...To The...
A "mushroom" and his wife take flight south to the land of theme parks for a new adventure in animation.
View ArticleSomewhere on a Malibu Beach with Bill Littlejohn, a remembrance of a master...
I just heard the news of Bill Littlejohn’s passing. Bill was an amazing person, artist and animator.
View Article6:30 am - Hanging Out at a Cafe Before the Last Class- Watching the World Go...
Because of the production of my films and the time I spend writing and animating at places like Starbucks, I have reach "gold card" status and have accumulated numerous gold stars.
View ArticleHere is My Favorite Lesson - Complete with Visuals
My favorite lesson is one of the hardest for newbies to understand - and it is one of the most fun.
View ArticleTHE ANNIE AWARDS HAVE LOST THEIR LUSTER - IT IS 1976 AGAIN
What has happened to the ANNIE AWARDS? When looking at the list of the ANNIE AWARDS nominees you have ask",Wouldn't it have been easier to list the folks who were not nominated from certain studios?"...
View ArticleMy Annual Holiday Animation Festival - A New Film Each Day
Every year I try to showcase Holiday Animation.
View ArticleDay Two of My Holiday Animation Festival - PEACE ON EARTH
Day 2 brings us another classic bit of another from Hugh Harmon and Rudold Ising.
View ArticleDay Three of My Animated Holiday Film Festival- ENJOY!
Day 3 features MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL. The 1983 Christmas classic from the Disney Studios.
View ArticleDay 4 of the HOLIDAY ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL - ZIGGY'S GIFT
Another classic Holiday animated film - ZIGGY'S GIFT
View ArticleDay 5 - Christmas Eve and the Holiday Animated Film Festival Continues.
Day 5 - Christmas Eve and the Holiday Animated Film Festival Continues with A WISH FOR WINGS THAT WORK from Steven Spielberg's Amblimation.
View ArticleMERRY CHRISTMAS Day 6 of my animated Holiday Film Festival - today A...
MERRY CHRISTMAS Day 6 of my animated Holiday Film Festival - today A CHRISTMAS CAROL- Directed by Richard Williams and Produced by Chuck Jones.
View ArticleDay 7 A VARIETY OF DISNEY ANIMATED HOLIDAY SHORTS
Day 7 A VARIETY OF DISNEY ANIMATED HOLIDAY SHORTS
View ArticleBELATED RESOLUTIONS FOR 2011 AND A FEW OBSERVATIONS
These resolutions are mighty late, though I think according to the Chinese calendar – their New Year is just approaching.
View ArticleMoving Into 2011 With Last Year's Art
As we move into 2011, I wanted to display some images, mostly drawings from last year.
View ArticleWith St. Patrick's Day here, I remember our time living and working in Ireland
As our 747 descended into Shannon Airport the country was a gray blank…and then, at about 1000 feet we dropped through the mist to see the most amazing values of green ever. That first sight of Ireland...
View ArticleA couple of months ago I attended a lecture at the Orlando Library by Jim...
The Topic was THE VAULT OF WALT - a new book that related untold stories about Walt Disney. The books gives insights into the man and the relationships in his life - as well as the projects he endeavored.
View ArticleAs the smoke clears on South Orlando Avenue in Maitland, Florida, it is time...
Next, I saw several live-action short presentations. There were international and “domestic” offerings – some were themed. The international live-action program was extremely strong. Every film was a...
View ArticleWorking to Complete the Impossible Task of MIM AND GACK
When folks say making a film is one of the hardest things to achieve –they are not kidding - especially if you are going it alone – in your own studio – on your own time – and without much of a budget.
View ArticleON BEING MATT LAURIA’S DAD
As I just alluded to I have more and more folks who refer to me as Matt Lauria’s dad...
View ArticleMy Animated Christmas Film Festival
Once again it is time for MY ANIMATED CHRISTMAS FILM FESTIVAL.
View ArticleOn Christmas Eve, MY HOLIDAY FILM FESTIVAL PART 2
This EMMY award winning animated TV special was created by Tom Wilson and directed by Richard Williams.
View ArticleTHE STORY OF ANIMAGIC, A cross-border North/South of Ireland Film Project
As I came off the stage, an assistant from the Film Council noted that I might not want to use the word “Republic” when speaking of Ireland. “Republic” was a flashpoint because many folks up North saw...
View ArticleThe conclusion of the Story of Animagic
Over dinner, Graham, Ivan, Tricia and I continued to discuss the project. We discovered the pub where we ate and slept, had people killed in two separate attacks.
View ArticleThe Second Version of the Florida International Animation Festival (FIAF2)
On September 27th, 28th and 29th the second version of The Florida International Animation Festival (FIAF2) at the CINEMATIQUE of Daytona Beach, Florida.
View ArticleThis Animator Decides It's Time for a New Adventure.
I took a job at FullSail University in East Winter Park to teach the fundamentals with 2D animation. I love teaching the fundamentals.
View ArticleIn Tribute to my Good Friend Larry Lauria
One month after his passing, I’m finally ready to acknowledge he’s gone.
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