History, Mystery & Oyssey: Six Portland Animators (2023)
Martin Cooper’s documentary feature explores the lives and work of six internationally renowned, independent animators and animation directors. These multi-award-winning artists are Jim Blashfield, Rose Bond, Joan C. Gratz, Zak Margolis, Joanna Priestley and Chel White. Their animated films span a period of over 40 years and reflect a wide range of techniques, from direct animation and classic stop-motion, through 3D models, clay painting, computer-generated imagery up to AI. History, Mystery & Odyssey is entirely filmed in Portland Oregon, where all these animators live and work.
Director: Martin Cooper
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Jim Blashfield as Himself |
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Rose Bond as Herself |
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Joan C. Gratz as Herself |
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Zak Margolis as Himself |
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Joanna Priestley as Herself |
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Chel White as Himself |
| Directing | Martin Cooper | Director |
| Camera | Adrian Storey | Director of Photography |
| Visual Effects | Adrian Storey | VFX Editor |
| Editing | Martin Cooper | Editor |
| Production | Martin Cooper | Producer |