Notes
Pencil Test
Today, we’d like to share a pencil test from a work-in-progress. We recently sold our Cintiq, a digital drawing tool, and re-upped our commitment to drawing on paper. Other animators have encouraged us to go the digital route, but I never felt I had the same control I get with well-sharpened pencils on animation bond. [...]
Ray Lei
We met Ray Lei in Ottawa this year, and loved his work. He has a wonderful design sense, an infectious exuberance, and is totally inventive. He’s also a blast to talk with because of his great sense of humor. Once he starts talking, you just want to listen to everything he has to say. You’re [...]
Q&A Wins Documentary Short Award at Austin Film Festival
When we received word that “Q&A” had been accepted to the Austin Film Festival, the invitation came with a request attached. “Would you be willing to have your film programmed in the documentary category instead of the animation category?,” asked the festival representative who contacted us. I hesitated momentarily. That would take us out of [...]
Midtown Twist
Animation lunatic Gary Leib presents Midtown Twist, his newest episode of Concrete Jumble for the New York Times Online. This one is a take on the history of Midtown. Look out for a Christmas themed episode in December!
Love and Death
Above is a piece of pre-production artwork from a work-in-progress. It’s a love story told by an unlikely romantic and his wife. The story follows them from their first date together to the last week before the husband dies of pancreatic cancer.
Seek Criticism, Not Praise
For my first year or so as a filmmaker, one of my personal hurdles was gaining acceptance and approval. I was new at this, and wanted to find out if I was “good” or not. I quickly learned that approval is actually quite easy to find, even if it might not be warranted. Criticism, on [...]
New Rauch Brothers Demo Reel
Check it out! We’ve updated our reel.
Q&A invited to Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
We got word last week that “Q&A” is invited to screen at the 26th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival this fall. Founded in 1983, it was the first ever competitive festival of films for children in the U.S. We’re particularly excited to be included in the Festival because it’s a festival that truly respects [...]
