Awards

Along the way, some of my work has picked up a few awards. Here's a list, from latest to earliest.

Endurance Challenge: Mordred's Isle

(2006, 2007, Hatchling Studios, www.endurancechallenge.com)

In 2006, Hatchling launched an idea for an online serial combining fantasy characters with reality television (think Dungeons & Dragons meets Survivor). I was the co-creator, lead writer, and co-director on the show. We produced two episodes, allowing me to work with some famous voice talent, including Billy West (Futurama, Ren & Stimpy), April Stewart (South Park), and Richard McGonagle (Ben 10).

Endurance Challenge won the following awards:

  • Phoenix Cactus Comicon Film Festival 2008, Best Animation (Episode 2)
  • Phoenix Cactus Comicon Film Festival 2008, Best Short Film (Episode 2)

Endurance Challenge was also an official selection at the following festivals:

  • Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart 2008 (Episode 1)
  • New Hampshire Film Festival 2007 (Episode 1 & 2)
  • Dragon*Con 2007 (Episode 1)

Signiant: Media Rush

(2007, Hatchling Studios for Signiant, www.signiant.com)

Signiant: Media Rush was a trade show animation illustrating the benefits of using Signiant's digital distribution software and blending 2D and 3D animation. I wrote, co-directed, and was a producer on the original piece, as well as its eventual sequel. Additionally, I worked as a 3D animator.

Signiant: Media Rush won the following awards:

  • Create Awards 2007, Silver Create Award
  • DV Awards Fall 2007, DV Award

The Toll

(2006, Hatchling Studios, www.thetollmovie.com)

The Toll was Hatchling's first animated short, an ambitious 3D mockumentary interview with a bridge troll. I wrote and directed The Toll, also serving as its lead animator. Our small crew also gave me the opportunity to work in a variety of other roles, including character design (the troll & willie), some 3D modeling, some 3D texturing, and the voice of Willie.

The Toll won the following awards:

  • Mockfest 2007, Zelig Award for Innovation
  • Malibu Film Festival 2007, Winner Audience Choice Award
  • International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival 2007, Best Animation
  • DV Awards 2007, Winner Best Comedy
  • New Hampshire Film Expo 2006, Winner Best Animated Short
  • Flickering Image Film Festival 2006, Winning Short
  • FAIF International Film Festival 2006, Winner Best Animated Film
  • Woods Hole Film Festival 2006, Winner Best Animated Short

The Toll was also an official selection at the following festivals:

  • South by SouthWest Film Festival 2007
  • Sonoma Valley Film Festival 2007
  • Rhode Island Film Festival 2006, Nominated Best Animated Short
  • Dragon*Con Film Festival 2006, Nominated Best Animated Short
  • High Def Film Festival 2006, Runner Up Best Animated Short
  • CineQuest Film Festival 2006
  • Over 40 additional festivals.