Going

I grew up in Lancaster, PA and really did not start showing major interest in any creative studies until a year into college. After taking some general education classes and reflecting, I realized there was more too my casual interest in animation. From a small child, I was fascinated with it. I just never thought it could be a career. I enrolled at the Art Institute of Philadelphia to pursue this growing interest. Upon graduating, I found a job at Lockheed Martin as a graphic artist/ 3d generalist and have been there ever since 2015.

After initially becoming inspired by the legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki, I have found the art of motion a joy to watch, study and create. Anime in particular has had a great influence on how I approach animation. Everyday I am able to take part in or watch this incredible medium is a blessing.

The creation of my first animated short film (Going) was a challenge set forth by myself. Could I do it? Do I have what it takes? I won't fully know the answer until it is judged by others. The spark that ignited my drive to see this become a film was an actual experience I had watching a rocket climb into the sky from my 16th floor Philadelphia apartment. It all happened by chance that I even knew to look out my window at the right time. Watching it climb high into the sky by myself was a special experience. I am content knowing that Going is complete and has properly adapted that initial experience. Now I just want people to watch it.