About the Films

Otis v Monster pits Man against Wilderness in troubled economic times.  To create the 3-minute clay animation film, Portland filmmaker Patrick Neary painted backgrounds, created miniature woodland scenes, and sculpted each clay character – a process taking several months.  Contributors to the production included Susan Elhardt (set material) and Kevin MacLeod (composer).  Everything else was crafted by Patrick: script, characters, props, lighting, cinematography, picture and sound mix.  The film was shot frame-by-frame on an old 35mm Mitchell camera – with a history of being used for Korean war-era missile testing – on Fuji Eterna 35mm film.  At the lab, the film was scratched on every single frame, then miraculously restored by some digital voodoo at Alpha Cine Lab.  Patrick’s wife, Michele Neary, converted the final film into Flash and created his new animation website at www.kinografx.com.

Code: Bigfoot C.I.A. is another take on Bigfoot’s story, as an indentured servant of the Federal Government. Patrick created this cartoon with classic ink and paper, trying out a variety of animation techniques, including use of clear animation cells and compositing in Photoshop.

Patrick Neary has two decades of experience as a Director of Photography, working on feature, corporate, and commercial projects. This latest creative endeavor reflects his lifelong twin fascinations with animation and *ahem* Bigfoot. Enjoy!

See both films at www.kinografx.com. Patrick can be reached at dp@1925studios.com

Major Awards!

Otis v Monster

Best Regional Film: Tacoma Film Festival

Official Finalist: Nickelodeon Animation Festival

Official Selection: 1 Reel Film Festival

Official Selection: Couch Fest Films

Official Selection: Anchorage Film Festival

Official Selection: California International Animated Festival

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Festival Screenings

Otis v Monster World Premiere at Bumbershoot

September 2009: Otis v Monster premiered at Seattle's 1 Reel Film Festival, September 5, 2009. 1 Reel is put on by the Seattle International Film Festival Group as part of Bumbershoot, Seattle's city-wide music and arts festival. The screening enjoyed a sold-out theater and an appreciative audience. Patrick Neary joined other animators onstage after the show for a Q&A.

News

• Tacoma News Tribune GO Arts: Comedy shorts hit the funnybone on the head at Tacoma Film Festival 10.04.09
• Interview with the Weekly Volcano 10.11.09
• Tacoma News Tribune GO Arts: TFF Winners 10.04.09

Critical Acclaim for Otis v Monster

“Pure Awesome” ~ Kevin MacLeod
“Superb and refreshing! A tasty laugh soufflé.” ~ David Derickson
“We watched it several times. Even the cat watched it. She liked the animals.” ~ Bob Hinger
“This is the best claymation movie ever made. And I'm not saying that just because Eion and I are in it.” ~ Craig Sailor
“Otis is my hero. that is all.” ~ Ethan Walker-McMullen
“If you were charging for each viewing, you would have made a killing from us tonight.” ~ Meghan Theiss
“Loved it! Five out of four stars!” ~ Brett Eichenberger
“I think it’s kind of scary!” ~ kindergarten student, age 5
“That's supposed to be Bigfoot? Funny, I always thought Bigfoot would be different. This guy must really like Bigfoot!!!!” ~ Josh, age 7