
2023
Martin Cooper’s documentary feature explores the lives and work of six internationally renowned, independent animators and animation directors. These multi-award-winning artists are Jim Blashfield, Rose Bond, Joan C. Gratz, Zak Margolis, Joanna Priestley and Chel White. Their animated films span a period of over 40 years and reflect a wide range of techniques, from direct animation and classic stop-motion, through 3D models, clay painting, computer-generated imagery up to AI. History, Mystery & Odyssey is entirely filmed in Portland Oregon, where all these animators live and work.

Jim Blashfield
Himself

Rose Bond
Herself

Joan C. Gratz
Herself

Zak Margolis
Himself

Joanna Priestley
Herself

Chel White
Himself

Between Science and Garbage

The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

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The Day Called X

No Place to Grow Old

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Welcome to Bridgetown

Poison Idea: Legacy of Dysfunction

Pickles, Pickles, Pickles

People on Paper

Messengers

Nikki Brown Clown

Remember

Fast Break

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Popular Science J-0-1