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Dive deeper into the creative process of filmmaking. Explore the inspirations and challenges faced during production, and gain a richer understanding of some of the films selected for this year's festival.
These candid conversations not only shed light on the artistry and technical expertise that go into filmmaking but also provide a glimpse into the personal stories and motivations that drive these talented creators.
They say "write what you know" so when William Bradford was looking to make his first short film, he took inspiration from an event he had participated in: the World Naked Bike Day.
In this conversation, William talks about the production process, primarily the importance of presenting nudity in a manner that was both respectful but kept with the films’ comedic tone.
A kickstarter for project merchandise is now available.
Image Credit: World Naked Bike Tour © 2024 Elephant March Media. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
William Bradford
Director // Elephant March Media
(World Naked Bike Tour, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Animaniacs 2020, Corvine)
William Bradford is a Canadian Animator.
Series he's animated on include Star Trek: Lower Decks, Animaniacs 2020, The Peabody and Sherman Show, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, My Little Pony, Friendship is Magic and Sean Mccarron's award winning short film Corvine.
MODERATOR
Marina Antunes
President // Spark CG Society
Marina has been writing and discussing film for over 15 years, first on a personal blog, followed by a decade-long tenure on the now retired Row Three. In 2008, she joined the writing staff at Quiet Earth, becoming Editor-In-Chief in 2014, a role she still holds. Over the years, she has also produced and hosted a number of podcasts including Before the Dawn, a long-running podcast on the Twilight franchise, Girls on Pop, a podcast on film and popular entertainment from women’s perspective and After the Credits, bi-monthly film podcast with nearly 300 episodes.
Marina is a member of ACM and ACM SIGGRAPH, the Online Film Critics Society, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the Visual Effects Society. She is the President of Spark CG Society and the Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH chapter. She has also served on juries for several film festivals including DOXA, St. Louis International Film Festival, and the Whistler Film Festival. She joined the Spark CG Society in 2014.
Dive deeper into the creative process of filmmaking. Explore the inspirations and challenges faced during production, and gain a richer understanding of some of the films selected for this year's festival.
These candid conversations not only shed light on the artistry and technical expertise that go into filmmaking but also provide a glimpse into the personal stories and motivations that drive these talented creators.
They say "write what you know" so when William Bradford was looking to make his first short film, he took inspiration from an event he had participated in: the World Naked Bike Day.
In this conversation, William talks about the production process, primarily the importance of presenting nudity in a manner that was both respectful but kept with the films’ comedic tone.
A kickstarter for project merchandise is now available.
Image Credit: World Naked Bike Tour © 2024 Elephant March Media. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
William Bradford
Director // Elephant March Media
(World Naked Bike Tour, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Animaniacs 2020, Corvine)
William Bradford is a Canadian Animator.
Series he's animated on include Star Trek: Lower Decks, Animaniacs 2020, The Peabody and Sherman Show, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, My Little Pony, Friendship is Magic and Sean Mccarron's award winning short film Corvine.
MODERATOR
Marina Antunes
President // Spark CG Society
Marina has been writing and discussing film for over 15 years, first on a personal blog, followed by a decade-long tenure on the now retired Row Three. In 2008, she joined the writing staff at Quiet Earth, becoming Editor-In-Chief in 2014, a role she still holds. Over the years, she has also produced and hosted a number of podcasts including Before the Dawn, a long-running podcast on the Twilight franchise, Girls on Pop, a podcast on film and popular entertainment from women’s perspective and After the Credits, bi-monthly film podcast with nearly 300 episodes.
Marina is a member of ACM and ACM SIGGRAPH, the Online Film Critics Society, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the Visual Effects Society. She is the President of Spark CG Society and the Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH chapter. She has also served on juries for several film festivals including DOXA, St. Louis International Film Festival, and the Whistler Film Festival. She joined the Spark CG Society in 2014.
