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Duet
Watch it here: Youtube
Content warning: PG 13
Recommended by: Sophya Vidal
Glen Keane’s distinct 2D lines bring to life soulmates growing up as individuals and their eventual coming together. Flawless transitions, minimal palette, and sketch quality come together in one of the most beautiful shorts ever made. It was a personal project created as part of a special Advanced Technology and Projects session at the Google I/O Conference in San Francisco. You can find out more about the process here: https://www.theverge.com/2015/
Temris Ridge
Temris Ridge has been a fixture in the Portland animation community since 2008. Her reel includes local and international favorites, like Ruby Rocket and credit animation for LAIKA’s Boxtrolls. Also a short form director, Temris’ film Zombie Fairy has over 2.6 million views on YouTube and has screened in multiple festivals, including the Northwest Animation Festival 2014 and POWfest 2015.
blogicomics
Perfect for the new year if your new year’s resolutions include working out! Blogicomics on Instagram are workout related comics drawn by Daniel Kordek. They are centered around fitness influencer Cassey Ho who defines herself as “the girl who loves working out as much as she loves eating”.
Check out their Instagram HERE
Pinocchio
Directed by: Netflix
Created at: Shadow Machine
One of Portland’s newest studios is making old dreams come true. Full story here.