Animation Nation

Illustrator / motion designer Pete Henderson explores the world of prefabricated social media in his latest animated short "Infinite Scroll"... 

The taxi service Lyft utilizes animation for commercial purposes and recently produced this promotional short. LA based Chromosphere finely crafted a beautiful and entertaining film for them based upon a narrative. "June" involves the story of an elderly woman who developed a new career as a Lyft driver. 

Highest quality animation and VFX help to illustrate what the spacecraft Cassini will soon be experiencing in its final days as it completes its exploration of Saturn and its moons. Erik Wernquist directed the talented crew that created the video for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

Just out from NYC based animator Pete List who conceived, designed, animated and directed "New American Dream". The song is from SeepeopleS who approached Pete to create their next music video after they saw this animated short of his.  

An animated short that is very different in style and content. Method Studios successfully pushes the artistic envelope with "Yopo - Motion Poetry". Method is an award winning full service studio with several locations in North America.  

There's an interesting project on the way from Untime Studio in the Ukraine. "Man in the Boat" has been in production for a year and a half and is expected to be released soon. Here's a teaser for the film... 

What if at the beginning of your career you could access advice and wisdom from great artists who had gone through it all and made their experiences avialable to you. Would you still pursue an artistic career? In her film "Advice to the Young Artist" from the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem, Daniella Shuhman explores the feelings of many accomplished individuals from varied creative fields as they offer their perspectives... 

His experience as a waiter in Los Angeles inspired Cal Arts student Josh Shaffner to create "Service" as a means of remembering and sharing with the world impressions of that period of his life...

I first met Taso Gionis in the late 1990's when he was just beginning his art education. His dream was to get into animation as is the goal of many young artists. Today he is one of the top character designers and modelers in the industry currently employed in that capacity at Blizzard Entertainment. Take a look at his demo reel below to experience the quality and sophisticated complexity of his work. You can also see Taso's highly imaginative art at his online design gallery and on his YouTube channel. 

After winning several major competitions in the film festival circuit last year "Bright Spots" has recently been released online for all to enjoy. Created and directed by Jilli Rose who works collaboratively with artists, filmmakers and curators from around the world. You can follow Jilli Rose on Facebook and Twitter. Part nature documentary part fairy tale...