It's that time of year for a new crop of short films from the amazing students of The Animation Workshop of Denmark! This last year I served as a story/design supervisor... and along with a group of very talented professionals helped guide the different student teams through the rigors of short film making. The films speak for themselves! Enjoy!
Look for these and other TAW student projects on the official videosite HERE.
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Dallas International Film Festival Interview
"Escape of the Gingerbread Man!!!" is still running the festival circuit, and was recently invited to screen at the 2013 Dallas International Film Festival.
I had a chance to chit-chat about the film, and about story in general with Chad Jones. You can read the interview HERE.
To "The Monk Studio," "The Animation Workshop" and everyone who helped bring Ginger to life... thank you!
Animation Workshop Films
This years crop of films from my students at the Animation Workshop were recently featured on Cartoon Brew.
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/student/the-reward-and-other-films-from-denmarks-animation-workshop-77016.html
As always... it has been a pleasure working with such passionate, creative, young artists. They are a constant reminder of why I got into the business into the first place! A big thanks to Morten Thorning, Michelle Nardone and the rest of the gang at the Animation Workshop for asking me back. -tod
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/student/the-reward-and-other-films-from-denmarks-animation-workshop-77016.html
As always... it has been a pleasure working with such passionate, creative, young artists. They are a constant reminder of why I got into the business into the first place! A big thanks to Morten Thorning, Michelle Nardone and the rest of the gang at the Animation Workshop for asking me back. -tod
Gulls of Jutland
Escape of the Gingerbreadman!!! goes live!!!
After a great festival run Ginger is at last running on the net...
'Escape of the Gingerbread Man!!!' is a 12 minute short about a young storyteller who challenges the old master in a pub on the west coast of Ireland.
To see some of the pre-production artwork and tests for the film visit HERE.
This film was inspired in part by my experiences living and working in Ireland. The story is also inspired by legendary Irish storyteller Eddie Lenihan.
Jon Kenny stars as: the storyteller, Paul, and as "the monsters of Kerry"
Nora Twomey stars as Ms. Fox
Michael McGrath stars as The Gingerbread Man
Michael Polvani stars as Tommy
"Rattle The Boards" from Waterford, Ireland, arranged and performed the songs.
Mathias Winum provided the film score.
Produced at "The Monk Studios" Thailand by
Juck Somsaman and Nitipat Somsaman
co-produced by Tod Polson for NobleTales
co-produced by the "Animation Workshop" Denmark by
Tim Leborgne, Morten Thorning, and Michelle Nardone.
Directed, written, and designed by Tod Polson
This film was a labor of love, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who helped in putting it together.
All content © 2011 Tod Polson
'Escape of the Gingerbread Man!!!' is a 12 minute short about a young storyteller who challenges the old master in a pub on the west coast of Ireland.
To see some of the pre-production artwork and tests for the film visit HERE.
This film was inspired in part by my experiences living and working in Ireland. The story is also inspired by legendary Irish storyteller Eddie Lenihan.
Jon Kenny stars as: the storyteller, Paul, and as "the monsters of Kerry"
Nora Twomey stars as Ms. Fox
Michael McGrath stars as The Gingerbread Man
Michael Polvani stars as Tommy
"Rattle The Boards" from Waterford, Ireland, arranged and performed the songs.
Mathias Winum provided the film score.
Produced at "The Monk Studios" Thailand by
Juck Somsaman and Nitipat Somsaman
co-produced by Tod Polson for NobleTales
co-produced by the "Animation Workshop" Denmark by
Tim Leborgne, Morten Thorning, and Michelle Nardone.
Directed, written, and designed by Tod Polson
This film was a labor of love, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who helped in putting it together.
All content © 2011 Tod Polson
The Noble Approach in Thailand.
The Animation Workshop, where I've been teaching the last 6 years, has set up a series of professional animation master classes in Thailand. The first will be a 5 day intensive course based on chapters from my upcoming book... "The Noble Approach." It will be set just north of Chiang Mai Thailand in the beautiful AWAY resort.
The following is from the Official Animation Workshop page here.
The Noble Approach
5 day Design Workshop in Thailand
Based on Polson’s upcoming book The Noble Approach which discusses Oscar winning designer/director Maurice Noble’s approach to film design from start to finish. The five day workshop will explore Noble's philosophy, and techniques through work assignments and intensive talks on subjects such as; Visual Storytelling, Research and Inspiration, Value, Color and saturation, Compositional theories, Perspective and depth.
Based on Polson’s upcoming book The Noble Approach which discusses Oscar winning designer/director Maurice Noble’s approach to film design from start to finish. The five day workshop will explore Noble's philosophy, and techniques through work assignments and intensive talks on subjects such as; Visual Storytelling, Research and Inspiration, Value, Color and saturation, Compositional theories, Perspective and depth.
Participants will find a thorough yet essential design course from the angle of Maurice Noble, sprinkled with assignments, example works and talks, all professionally guided by Maurice's understudy Tod Polson; designer, author and director with extensive experience in projects for companies such as Walt Disney, Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon.
Note: Participant fee includes superior double room, all meals, coffee breaks, and mineral water from arrival til end. Discount 50 usd pr person sharing same room. Transport between Chiang Mai city and the resort included. All resort facilities are at free disposal. One hour daily physical exercise with local trainer included. Drawing materials used in the assignments provided. Certificate and proof of participation, will be given all students, signed by all partner organizing schools and The Animation Workshop, Thailand.
Submission: This exclusive workshop is designed for advanced animation students, graduates and professionals. Enrollment is limited, so please attach short electronic curriculum
Practical details:
- Instructor: Tod Polson
- Location: Centara Away Resort, Chiang Mai
- Start: Wednesday May 16. 9.00 am
- Arrivals: Tuesday May 15.
- End: Sunday May 20. 14.00 pm
- Fee: 1200 usd / 36.000 bht
- Schedule: 9.00 am - 12.00 pm // 14.00 - 17.30 pm
- Count: 20
- Contact: Thomas Eilertsen: eilertsen@animwork.dk
- Deadline: May 1. 2012
Tod Polson on Maurice Noble:
"Maurice Noble was arguably one of animations greatest design/layout artists. His innovative use of color and design was integral to many of the greatest cartoons of the "Golden Age of Animation", from the classic Disney features “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Pinocchio”, “Fantasia”, “Bambi” and “Dumbo”, to more than sixty Warner Bros. cartoons with Chuck Jones. These include “What’s Opera Doc?”, “Duck Dodgers in the 24 ½ Century”, and the “Road Runner” series. Maurice co-directed and was production designer for the Academy Award winning short “The Dot And The Line”. He also designed the Christmas classic “The Grinch That Stole Christmas." The influence of his work is still being felt today."
Animation Workshop Films 2012
It's that time again, when the Animation Workshop rolls out it's new line of fabulous student films. If you haven't seen them already please click the link below to watch.
http://www.animwork.dk/en/bachelor_films_2012.asp
I wasn't as involved with the films this year as in years past... but as always the creativity and passion of the students is inspirational to me. I'm a fan! A big congratulation to all the new graduates!
http://www.animwork.dk/en/bachelor_films_2012.asp
I wasn't as involved with the films this year as in years past... but as always the creativity and passion of the students is inspirational to me. I'm a fan! A big congratulation to all the new graduates!
Monk Reel
"The Monk"- studio has edited together a few of the projects I've been more recently involved with. It is titled as a "Director's Reel"... when in fact, it is more of my "Directors / Designers" reel.
Here is a brief credit list
Mark Oftedal as co-director.
Maurice Noble as co-writer.
June Foray on voices.
Produced at Wang Film in Taiwan, and Thailand.
El Tigre
Created by Jorge Guttierez, and Sandra Equihua for Nickelodeon
Directed by Dave Thomas
Art Directed by Roman Laney
The Secret Of Kells
Directed by Tomm Moore, co-directed by Nora Twomey
Art Directed by Ross Stewart
Produced at The Cartoon Saloon, by Paul Young
Lava Boy (trailer)
co-directed by Veerapatra Jinanavin
Produced by The Monk Studios
Howl
Directed by Rob Epstein, and Jeffrey Friedman
animation directed by John Hays
Production design by Eric Drooker
Produced by Werk, werk, Works and Telling Pictures
Escape of the Gingerbread Man
Produced by Juck Somsaman and Nitipat Somsaman, at The Monk Studios
Co-produced by the Animation Workshop, Denmark
Co-produced by the West Danish Film Fund
Voices on this clip by Jon Kenny
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