Sorry I’ve been away for so long – I can’t believe how friggin’ busy it’s been. I’ve got so many irons in the fire, I’m ducking sparks! Can’t say too much right now but as soon as I can I will spill the beans.
I did want to mention a couple of things – the new Shane Acker film “9” is amazing. Shane has had several films with Spike and Mike including one of most squeamish we’ve EVER shown– “The Hangnail” (I get chills every time I even think of it) and his follow up, “The Astounding Talents of Mr. Grenade.” Shane is one the prime examples of great talent that is fresh and innovative and started his public career with Spike and Mike. His original short “9” won the 2005 Student Academy Award and was nominated for an Oscar in 2006. I just want to congratulate Shane and look forward to seeing his career move forward at light speed.
Also the New Generation Animation show is coming right along. I can’t believe how many amazing films I’m putting together into one show. I know there has got to be a couple of Oscar noms in the bunch.
I tried to email you at spike@spikeandmike.com but it bounced - hope you can help with this:
Hello!!
Quite a few years ago I watched your festival Sick and Twisted show at the Huntridge theater in Las Vegas. There was one clip that I remembered that I’ve been looking for ever since to see again but couldn’t find. Hoping you could help with the name at least. It was a sketch drawn animation of a little boy opening a ton of xmas gifts, all sad when he saw them (ball, skates, new sneakers etc.). Only at the end did the camera tilt down and reveal the boy had no legs and Santa and Rudolf were outside laughing their asses off.
What was that video called? And would you happen to know where I can find it?
Thanks.