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March 2 - 5, 2023

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One Small Step

Ina R. & Howard J. Drew Conference Center

  • Directors: Bobby Pontillas, Andrew Chesworth
  • Writer: Andrew Chesworth
  • Type: Shorts
  • Year: 2019
  • Language: Chinese, English
  • Length: 8 min
  • Screening: Mar 3 12:00 PM

In this animated short, an ambitious girl aspires to be an astronaut, guided by her supportive father.

Filmmaker Bios: Andrew Chesworth grew up passionate about drawing, reading, music, and movies. Disney’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit made a definitive impression on Andrew for its quintessential movie magic. Chesworth’s love for both the liberal arts and the visual arts defined his decision to pursue a career in animation. His diverse experiences directing short films and commercials in CG, 2D, and stop-motion, as well as many years animating for Disney, define his broad artistic taste. Chesworth believes that stories worth telling can inspire people of any culture or background.

Bobby Pontillas went to see Disney’s animated film Tarzan in 1999 and was blown away by the groundbreaking visuals. Since then, Bobby has been determined to make an impact in the animation industry, and is committed to share his unlimited energy and infectiously positive perspective to every project. Bobby brings a wealth of artistic experience, having worked on a slew of productions at Blue Sky and Disney, he inspires the crew to expand their artistic horizons on a daily basis. Bobby hopes to steward an era of change to the visual styles of modern cinema.

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