STUDIO NEWS

NEW SERIES: MUSIC VIDEO MIXTAPE!

I have always loved animating music videos and have created so many over the past nearly 20 years. Lately I've been waxing nostalgic about this wonderful art form that has seemed to fade a bit in popularity. 

Come with me on a blast through time with my new series; MUSIC VIDEO MIXTAPE! Each volume will have new themes, sharing curated selections of tales that fit together in thematic and sometimes surprising ways. First up is VOLUME 1: LONELY HEARTS. Please enjoy this collection of tales exploring the heart aches and longing of love. 

 

 

WHEN YOU GET TO THE FOREST BLU RAY NOW AVAILABLE! 

VISIT VINEGAR SYNDROME TO GRAB YOUR COPY HERE

After getting lost in the forest of distribution for 3 years, our sweet and gentle film has finally found its way! We have joined with Cartuna to release a lovely Blu Ray of the film with lots of fun extras (take that streamers!).
Be sure to grab the limited slipcover edition with a gorgeous illustration by Bela Unclecat! I was so thrilled when she agreed to do this illustration for the release, being one of my favorite illustrator/animators.
As of right now, this is the only way to see our film. I am of the mind that this film works best when not interrupted by relentless ads, so have been hesitant to agree to distribution on streamers. Still looking for that future streaming home that will treat the film well. 

 

This is a region free Blu Ray, btw, so it'll work no matter where you live in the world.
I can't wait to get my own copy!

PAPERCUTS TEASER TRAILER!

 

PAPERCUTS WINS IN NIIGATA & INDY FILM FESTIVAL!

Papercuts won the Honorable Mention Award at the Niigata International Animation Film Festival!! It was an honor to share the stage with my fellow award winners and to have met so many incredible filmmakers and animation lovers. Truly, Niigata feels like my home away from home after having attended two festivals there. 

Papercuts also took home the Best Documentary Award at Indy Film Festival!! What a wonderful surprise!

July Update

 Greetings! 

Lots to talk about this month. 

The big news is that my short film Brambletown, made with the Okee Dokee Brothers is debuting on PBS Kids! 

The project, a full year in the making, tells the story of Fox and Badger, two friends returning home to find a changed Brambletown. The film is an emotional and ultimately hopeful look at the roles we play in each other's lives, our own self discovery, handling life's curve balls, the impact we have on our environment, and our ability to create change. Did I mention it is BURSTING with wonderful music?

 The next bit of news comes in the form of an official acceptance to a film festival in my hometown of El Paso, The El Paso Film Festival! Woohoo! My two parter music video Carry The Spark, made for the amazing group Coyote Reverie, is going to grace the silver screen in late September. I am extremely proud of this one and cannot wait to share the epic tale real soon. 

Lastly, I'd be remiss to mention the completion of Papercuts, which is now out to festivals! Hoo boy, this one... it's something extra special. A true labor of diy filmmaking and easily the most personal project to date. Look for news on screenings (fingers crossed) in the coming months.

May Update

 There's been a lot going on in the studio lately. I am wrapping a sweet new music video consisting of some of the most detailed nature work I've done yet. So fun! I am also chipping away at Papercuts and recently surpassed the hour mark! Getting close. Some good news is on the way from the Brambletown project I worked on all of 2022 as well and a very special double feature music video I completed last year is going to be released soon. 

I'm still looking for a home for When You Get To The Forest. I remain hopeful that we will be able to share this very special feature with you soon. Patience has always been the name of the game in this wild world of animation and it's almost time for all that patience to pay off. Can't wait to share these films with you all! 

Papercuts!

CHECK OUT THE NEW TRAILER FOR PAPERCUTS!

 

SYNOPSIS

Papercuts is an animated memoir focused on the many trials and tribulations of a life in the arts. For over two decades, Eric Power has been working as an indie animator specializing in cut paper stop motion. Join him on a journey through all the highs and lows of a life dedicated to the wonderful world of animation.

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2024!