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Animation

Come and meet Animation Alumni guests, see their work, and talk with them directly in this unique opportunity to be inspired with options on telling story. Plus screen 2024 animation films.

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“A FEW GOOD MILES” is an Animated Situational Comedy centering on a tight knit yet flawed family. The dad (JIM MILES) is a writer for a television show. He is eager for what life throws his way. The television show within the show that JIM writes is represented by occasional LIVE ACTION segments (in an animated world, their animation is live action ... a twist on the UNCANNY VALLEY). The mom (BETH MILES) is a sweet, loving, outstanding cook, and possesses a ridiculously strong competitive streak. She is patient to a point. Elderson, (JOSH MILES) is a fifth grader and a natural athlete. He is a solid B student. He is a bit of a deep thinker with a tendency to be lost in those thoughts. Younger son, (BENJAMIN MILES) is a third grader with serious trust issues. He is his own man and will never work solely to impress. He is who he is. It is not that he does not respect authority ... it is that he does not respect the individual who may or may not be in authority. Those few that have earned his respect, he goes to the mat for. (He would never use contractions.)
The series is located in the town and county of Calhoun, USA. The town, county, and Elementary school are all named after Vice President John C. Calhoun, considered to be one of the most important US Senators in history. One of only two Vice Presidents that served under two different presidents. Just a little historical fun for the digger of facts.
Every scene has a title that IS SHOWN on the bottom fourth. These titles are an important part of the style of this series. Also, the opening credits will reveal a different Screen Saver unique to each episode. This is an animated show about a writer and these elements are important facets ... they all reflect the “writer”. There are a few other visual cues that will become apparent.
The neighbors are JEFF PENNINGTON, a taciturn good ol’ boy that owns an auto mechanic shop, and LESLEE FROST-PENNINGTON, who owns a Real Estate company and is concerned with perception and image ... she hyphenates to include her maiden name which is a prominent family from the area. Their two daughters are NICOLE (fourth grade) who is a gifted athlete ... and pretty much anything else she tries, she succeeds. As the best friend of both MILES boys, she is arguably the fifth main character in the series. Then there’s MOLLY ... as a preschooler, she is the youngest family member of the two main families. She is without a doubt one of the most creative and watchable characters in animation. Most every time she is on the screen, she is actively working to accomplish a physical task with found objects ... that normal children would never consider. An incredibly brilliant engineer in the making.

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The Esteemed Priority is a short stop motion animated film using silhouettes paper cut puppets in the classic tradition of the filmmaker Lotte Reiniger. It’s a story as old as time but just as timely. In today’s world where the chaos of hate, prejudice, and racism is everywhere we ask the questions, “what is love? Is what we call love, really love? How do you know? Is there a means to measure or determine if we truly love something or someone?” Yes, there is a way, and this makes love – the priority of highest esteem. A man went on a journey…

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For 50 years Al Bohl has worked as a professional artist, author, musician, and filmmaker. He’s authored twelve and illustrated at least fifty books and many covers and illustrations for magazines. Along with his daughter Allison, he made the feature length documentary “Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle” and the re-edit of the 1918 silent film classic “Tarzan of the Apes.” He created and taught the Gen4 Animation Course in Bossier Parish public schools through the Talented Arts Program for eight years. He recently released five books. Three books of his Zaanan character, a children’s book called “Bubbles Up!”, and an illustrated chapter book for elementary school age children entitled “Tales from the Bayou.” His newest film is a stop motion animated project using silhouette puppets named “The Esteemed Priority.” Currently, Al is working on three new book titles and a new animated film called “A Sure Footing.”

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December 1944. Haunted by the lyrics, “peace on earth good will to men,” and drowned out by the horrors of the second world war, a homesick soldier in the besieged city of Bastogne shares his thoughts with his wife in a letter seconds before the Germans attack his position and his life is forever changed.

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Jeremiah Morrison is a filmmaker and director based in Northern Virginia. After getting interested in film through making clunky stop motion animations with his brothers, he got into the wedding video business for several years, and then began working at Distant Moon as an editor. His brother Jonathan had the idea for "I Heard the Bells" in 2020, and the three Morrison Brothers decided it was a story that needed to be told. Armed with a firm resolve to create something truly cinematic and unique with stop motion, the three brothers set out to create the film, and three years later the film was completed after much blood, sweat, and tears. Jeremiah and his brothers, Daniel and Jonathan, continue to work towards creating beautiful, heart-felt films that will impact the next generation for good.

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A man has a secret job taking care of creatures like Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster, and The Abominable Snowman.

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Peter Gardner is an actor/writer/director/producer. He was mentioned in the bustle.com article "9 Han Solo Actors Who Aren't Harrison Ford But Still Brought Something Amazing To The Role" for his performance as the iconic "Star Wars" character Han Solo in "The Trial Of Han Solo".

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Film Plot: "Monsters With Garlands" narrates the tale of two young siblings who playfully exchange garlands, but their innocent game takes a dramatic turn when an outsider seizes the garland and places it on the younger brother's head. This incident triggers a profound psychological change in the boy, and he becomes determined to claim ownership of the garland. Unfortunately, this newfound power engulfs him, transforming him into a monstrous figure adorned with a crown. The sister is initially terrified by her brother's transformation but, while escaping from the clutches of the monster, she recollects the fond memories they once shared. Fueled by bravery, she manages to rescue her brother from the grasp of the malevolent creature.

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Qi Yuan is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Digital Media at the Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology. Originally from Anhui, China, he completed his undergraduate studies in Animation at the College of Fine Arts, Anhui Normal University. Following graduation, he dedicated several years to crafting animated short films and conducting theoretical research related to film. His works predominantly focus on themes of human rights and environmental protection and have garnered numerous accolades at prestigious Chinese animation festivals and art competitions. Furthermore, he has authored numerous research papers on animation and digital media.

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Nongolo Muteto is an aspiring children's book author and film maker . She also creates vacation bible school content and writes worship and fun musc for children. Her vision is to produce high quality animated films, books and music that will foster an atmosphere of love and hope for children.

David and Ginger are bread Sticks from Mookaberry, a small town in the English country side. They love to praise the Lord and in this animated music video they will be singing their special "Bread of Life ". Joining them in the fun is their friend Spicy Deep!!!
Bread of Life is a catchy tune infused with lively latin flavor beats!! Enjoy!!!
John 6:35 (NIV)
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

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