One-person animation studio creating dark comedic animated shorts blending satire and cinematic storytelling.
I’m Alex Semenov, an independent animation director working under the name Lazy Square. For nearly a decade, I’ve been creating independently produced animated shorts combining dark humor, retro-inspired visuals, and social satire. My work has accumulated hundreds of millions of views online and has been featured by publications including Rolling Stone, Stash Magazine, and Skwigly. Some viewers may recognize my viral reimagining of The Simpsons couch gag, along with shorts such as “30 Wasted Years”. In 2020, I received the “Best Film Under One Minute” award at the Azyl International Film Festival in Slovakia. I currently live and work in the United States, where I continue producing independent animated films as a one-person animation studio.
  • Writer (3 Credits)
    BRAINROT!2026
    Animation, Short
    BRAINROT! (Extended Cut)2026
    Animation, Short
    The Moonwalker2025
    Animation, Short
  • Director (3 Credits)
    BRAINROT!2026
    Animation, Short
    BRAINROT! (Extended Cut)2026
    Animation, Short
    The Moonwalker2025
    Animation, Short
  • Producer (2 Credits)
    BRAINROT!2026
    Animation, Short
    BRAINROT! (Extended Cut)2026
    Animation, Short
  • animator (1 Credit)
    The Moonwalker2025
    Animation, Short
College
Moscow Art and Industry Institute
Graphic Design
20052012
Birth Date
November 19, 1987
Nickname
Lazy Square
Birth City
Novosibirsk
Current City
Miami Beach
Gender
Male
All Lazy Square films are independently written, directed, animated, edited, and sound-designed by a single creator.
One-person animation studio creating dark comedic animated shorts blending satire and cinematic storytelling.
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