Twin Cities Zinefest 2010

Since 2004, the Twin Cities Zinefest has welcomed creatives, rebels, musicians and frustrated intellectuals to connect, create and share ideas. As the area’s premiere DIY craft, culture and self-publishing event, Zinefest often features an art show, live music, craft demonstrations, guest speakers and panel discussions. Most importantly, Zinefest plays host to some of the Midwest’s best self-made talent. (NOTE: I totally did not copy this first paragraph from Zinefest’s... Read More

Cartoon Preview: “Cock Tales”

So what should the 3 people who care about my next cartoon come to expect from it? Well, Mom, you should expect a mature animated film about 2 roosters on a farm, so if you guessed alcoholic ponies… YOU ARE INCORRECT, MOM! I personally think it’s a huge improvement over my last animated effort because the animation is better, the design is a lot more thought out, and I spent more time on this script than the 32 minutes I had put towards the script for “A Good Day’s... Read More

Cartoon: A Good Day’s Work

In late 2005, I finished my first cartoon, “A Good Day’s Work.” The cartoon’s about an elf who decides to join the work force in hopes of earning his father’s respect enough be able to control the remote control from time to time. Read More  Read More

Animation Magazine’s Pitch Party 2010

Each summer, Animation Magazine holds a contest, called the Pitch Party, where independent artists are given an opportunity to advertise their animated properties in Animation Magazine, with one lucky (and probably pretty talented) winner being selected to pitch their idea to an animation executive. You also get a free bag of poodle hair and a shovel, but don’t quote me on that. Read More  Read More