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(CW: mild stereotypes at the end) Being a big fan of the 1982 Bulgarian sci-fi animated feature The Treasure Planet, I thought it would be appropriate to make a fan made music video with the acclaimed song from Hair, Aquarius. The Treasure Planet nd Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In belong to their creators and patent owners and are both utilized through transformative means. That is similar to fair...

When dealing with depression and isolation, sometimes we need to vent about it through poetic expression. This series of haikus from the perspective of an older woman was inspired by my own personal dealings with mental exhaustion and inner loneliness. Reminder that it's ok to admit how you feel, no matter how negative it may be. Special thanks to Margaret McCabe Janicki for bringing this poem ...

Who's that knocking on the door? This short was made as a submission to Small Doll Productions' upcoming Who's There festival happening sometime in the fall. The main premise details the idea of who would be knocking on your bathroom door when you are in serious critical condition. To learn more about SmallDoll Productions, visit them at their website: www.smalldollproductions.com/

What if one's obsession with proper bagels lead them down a rabbit hole of fiery madness and surreal nightmares? This project took 10 whole months to put together and could not have been done without the incredible input and motivation from writers Bill and Peter. Here's to more rockin' projects from here on out. Original Music & Performance by William Giakas Lyrics by Peter Dalto Special thank...

In light of The Pink Panther turning 60 years old this year, what better way to celebrate its legacy than with a compilation of all the Pink Panther cartoons made by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises from 1964 to 1980? To watch the Pink Panther cartoons online, feel free to check out the Official Pink Panther YT channel right here: www.youtube.com/@PinkPanther/videos

The following animation was made during my spring internship at the Pacific Health Education Cognitive Center. The subject matter focused on grizzly bears figuring out what to do in preparation for hibernating. Special thanks to Alyssa Welch and Pedro Camacho. To learn more about the PHECC, visit their website in the link provided: pheccinc.com/

When I Get Grown is a short documentary tackling anti-segregation and civil rights from the late 1940s onward. Directed by Chris Preitauer of The World House Project, I animated this short cold opening to establish the narrator's general focus to grow into an activist. Made & selected for the World House Documentary Film Festival in January 2022. To learn more about the World House Project, ple...

Have you ever been in a situation outside of your comfort zone? Well, let's say that situation happened when you were in college. Although Fernando Fox tries his best to fit in with his college roommate's friends, he has a hard time doing so when forced into situations that are too big for his comfort. How will he be able to find closure his own way at 7:30 PM EST Based on a small dialogue scri...

The Trail beyond Highland Road is a 2D animated dramedic short focusing on the consequences of deforestation, and how two residents from a prosperous suburban town perceive it through an endangered species of deer. It was made as my senior thesis film at the Maryland Institute College of Art. The Trail follows a single father named Emilio Vasquez and his little daughter Ariel, who spend their s...

In honor of the new Sony Pictures Animation film released on Netflix, me and a couple of MICA Animation peers sat down to discuss our thoughts on The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Needless to say, we were all on the same page, even if we all had some varying views. To check out more content from Rachel and Lakeisha, visit their instagram profiles here: rdp.png?hl=en / instagram.com...

The following is an interview a friend of mine did of me going over the making of my college thesis film a few months before it was finished. Not only do I go over the production history of the film when it was more than halfway done, but I also go into the fundamentals of making your own work during the pandemic. Expect to see the full film released across social media on Thursday, May 27th.

Based off of a poem I created for Autism Acceptance Month, with just a couple days left I might add. Official Twitter: CoppermanEli Official Instagram: emcartstudios?hl=en Autism Charities to Support: www.appliedbehavioranalysisprograms.com/best-autism-charities/ Narrated by AvivaKitty (follow her at: AvivaKitty & ruclips.net/channel/UCdAyRd8GNOWUcSuF5c1wd...

A compilation of my finer efforts in short films, videography and even experimental effects (most of which were produced in 2020).

My college thesis film is finally complete. It took a long time, but with the year almost over, I figured why not release it right now. Set both in Baltimore, Maryland and Highland Park, New Jersey, the film centers around a young man who reconnects with his uncle after not having seen each other for over 10 years. Now that the young man in 21, he spends more time with his uncle than he ever di...

What Does it Mean to Accept Loneliness?

Sparc presents Careers in Biomedical Science

Aaron Long Interview

BONUS Steve Shpeels: The Cultural Significance of Scrappy

Steve Stanchfield Interview: Popeye Blu Ray & Thunderbean Animation

Steve Shpeels Episode 5: The Fatal Flaw of Don Bluth

Steve Shpeels Episode 4: Snafu DVD BTS

Steve Shpeels Episode 3: Raggedy Ann & Cleanup Work

Steve Shpeels Episode 2: Looney Tunes & Animator Identification

Steve Shpeels Episode 1: Archiving & Disney

Steve Stanchfield Interviews Coming Every Friday

2nd Rough Vocal Reel: Monologues & Dialect

Rough Vocal Reel: Situations & Scenarios

Kettle Colonel o' Nottingham (Disney Robin Hood Parody)

Lava Bed Bats (Sci-Fi Fantasy Short Film)