CONTROVERSIAL ANIMATION TAKES ON BUSH AND CORRUPT CEO’S “Sharks in the Water,” a film by Dave Puls, is a hard hitting and disconcerting look at the corporate corruption and political collaboration that plague the United States. It is currently available for download as a Slamdance Anarchy short at http://www.slamdance.com/anarchy/film_detail.asp?film_id=554, and will be screened at the […]

Go Behind the Flesh! Meat the Meat! All this and more at the new nauseating website for Su & Mo, the Lap-dancing Bad Boys of Animation! Check out the refurbished site at: http://www.animatusstudio.com/sumo Plus, the third Su & Mo episode is finally complete. We’re in the process of entering it in festivals, and we’ll have […]

Greetings from Animatus! It’s only been two months since our last newsletter, but we’ve racked up plenty of fantastic news. Read on and be overwhelmed! SUMMER ANIMATION CAMP Thanks to everyone who made our spring workshops such a success! Our next classes are Thursdays in August. Don’t put off registering, because these workshops are already […]

“…I must admit to a certain amount of affection for the ‘Derf the Viking Trilogy.’ Many of the characters, especially Derf and Odinn, are truly memorable comic creations and their stories are often quite surprising and original.” — Daniel Wible, Film Threat We’re getting some great responses to Derf! Check out the latest review at […]

Greetings from Animatus! Here’s the latest news from WWW.ANIMATUSSTUDIO.COM ANIMATION WORKSHOPS MORE POPULAR THAN EVER If you haven’t signed up for the March workshops yet, don’t wait! Our Saturday classes have been selling out each season, and Spring is filling up fast! Sign up using Paypal or print out a form to pay by check: […]

HIGH FALLS FILM FEST UPDATE Here are several HFFF events that may be of interest those in the Rochester area. In addition to coordinating the Vicki Jenson special event, Animatus is involved with the children’s shorts program. Plus, Animatus intern Shannon Pytlak has a piece in the R.I.T. Shorts Program. If you’re a fan of […]

Greetings from Animatus! Here’s the latest news from WWW.ANIMATUSSTUDIO.COM PRODUCER/DIRECTOR VICKY JENSON TO ATTEND THE HIGH FALLS FILM FEST The director of SHREK, one of the most successful animated feature films of all time, will discuss her years as an art director and/or production designer on projects including FERNGULLY, THE ROAD TO EL DORADO, and […]

Greetings from Animatus! Here’s the latest news from WWW.ANIMATUSSTUDIO.COM CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WORKSHOP STUDENTS! On August 7th, the Young Audiences of Rochester held their third annual YOUNG FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL. Among the entries screened that evening were two from Animation Workshop students Grant Van Nostrand and Osei Hunter. Grant’s “Adventures of Rob: The High School Freshman” […]

Greetings from Animatus! Here’s the latest news from WWW.ANIMATUSSTUDIO.COM THE ANIMATION WORKSHOP The Summer Animation Camp is nearly sold out, with only a few Wednesday slots left. Join us August 6, 13, 20 & 27 Fish for New Ideas! Hike The Hills of Animation! Challenge the Wild Waters of Creativity! Go to http://www.animatusstudio.com/workshops MOPEY DERF […]

Greetings from Animatus! We are happy to announce that the latest Derf installment, “The Search for the Great White Ale,” has just been completed. This cartoon is our best looking yet, with top-notch traditional and computer animation combining to create a truly unique experience. And it’s funny, too! So what’s next? We need to celebrate… […]