Here is a clip of Rupert’s Olympic Feet produced in 1984.
This humble film was the beginning for bigger things…
It was the beginning of what became The Animation House, Inc. - a studio that at times, employed some 40 artists.
Animation on Rupert was by Bess Powell, Stuart Louder and yours truly. Stuart also painted all the backgrounds. This film was “ruff” spontaneous and full of passion. Unfortunately, a better copy is not available.
A mostly volunteer staff helped with the inking and painting on acetate cels. Folks would stay all night at our house and ink and paint. We would kick everyone out at 2:00 am when the Late Show with David Letterman was over. We even sent him an animation cel and told him he could “sponsor” our film. He never did pick up on it…wonder if he ever got the cel?
Every morning our children would enter the living room, kitchen and studio rooms where card tables covered every available space with multi-colored pieces of acetate drying ready for the camera. They were in a wonderful wonderland of brilliant hues and shiny plastic!
The film was finished on time, selected by the Academy and screened at the Festival…
Of course, years later…we see all the mistakes…but, the passion is still there.
Even more animated!!!!!!!!!!
