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Reanimation of The Imagination

Burdened with an extraordinary namesake, Dr. Thomas Frankenstein explores the depths of his imagination in order to discover an innovative way to reanimate the family legacy.

  • Tommy Simms
    Director
    The Legend of Leatherface Larry
  • Tommy Simms
    Writer
    The Legend of Leatherface Larry
  • Tommy Simms
    Producer
    The Legend of Leatherface Larry
  • Tommy Simms
    Key Cast
    "Thomas Frankenstein"
  • Jamie Hazelwood
    Key Cast
    "Jgor"
  • ?
    Key Cast
    "The Creation"
  • Joe Ludwig
    Cinematography
    Glass, Denny
  • Joe Ludwig
    Editing
    Glass, Denny
  • Tommy Simms
    Editing
    The Legend of Leatherface Larry
  • Tommy Simms
    Animation
    The Legend of Leatherface Larry
  • Ann Vollrath
    Scenic Design & Props
  • Sam Ludwig
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Horror, Comedy, Sci-Fi
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Milwaukee International Short Film Festival
    Milwaukee, WI
    United States
    September 11, 2021
    Winner - Best Wisconsin Film
Director Biography - Tommy Simms

Tommy Simms is an interdisciplinary artist and award-winning filmmaker, specializing in stop-motion animation. Earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, his senior animation was showcased at the Festival de Cannes. For years, he taught classes online and at art camps across the United States, inspiring younger generations with puppetry and stop-motion. Ranging from cartoons to live-action, Tommy's work has been featured in film festivals around the world, on PBS, in theatre productions, and at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. His animated adventures continue through the production of independent films and music videos.

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Director Statement

Since childhood, the tale of the misunderstood monster, that Mary Shelley dreamed up 200 years ago, continues to ignite my creative spark. From illustrations and cartoons, to sculptures and puppets, Frankenstein has made countless appearances in my art. Unbeknownst at the time, all of these Frankenstein-inspired projects were destined to become part of something colossal. Combining live-action with stop-motion, traditional, and computer-generated animation, this film is a culmination of artistic experience. The Frankenstein Legacy lives on as Out of Toon Studios proudly presents, REANIMATION OF THE IMAGINATION.