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French animator Ghislain Avrillon’s short film “Galileo” is a bonifide hit with Channel Frederator Fans! Here is a quick interview with the filmmaker about his work.

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Ghislain Avrillon: I learned animation and art at the Pivaut School in Nantes (France). My studies lasted 4 years, but only the last two were animation.
Galileo is the result of the last year. Six months of hard personal work.

CF: What gave you the idea for “Galileo”?

GA: I love poetry and the idea of freedom. This mentality orientated my choices for the scenario and graphic world. I heard a beautiful comment about Galileo : “A Modern Icarus”. Icarus has ever been a beautiful dream to me.

CF: What influences your style the most?

GA: Hmmm… I’m very interested in illustrator’s digital work. I want to approach a traditional result with digital tools.

CF: Are you working on anything new you can tell us about?

GA: I’m working on many personal [Read more…]

This week we take a look at a little film with a lot of heart - coming at you all the way from France! Don’t forget to nominate Channel Frederator and Cartoon Hangover for the Streamy Awards!

1. Go to: http://channelfrederator.com/streamys

2. Vote Channel Frederator for “Best Hosted Web Series”
Vote Cartoon Hangover for “Best New Web Series”

3. The URLS are http://channelfrederator.com and http://channelfrederator.com/hangover, respectively.

Done! Look, you voted! And now for our film…

“Galileo”, by Ghislain Avrillon: A whimsical look an imaginative young boy.

*New episode of Cartoon Hangover this Friday! Tim Beckhardt! You can now follow CH on Twitter!

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WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, 2010 is so *bleepin’* awesome! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher

It’s a robot takeover! This weeks film has robots! And it’s called “Robots”! Carl lost his robot head! Better keep an eye on your microwave or other food warming robots! Aaah!

“Robots”, by Rajesh N. Pai: Fun gags and characters run amok in this hilarious short! Plus, robots!

*New episode of Cartoon Hangover this Friday! “Fetal Fury”!

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WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, it’s *bleepin’* 2010! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher

Mountain from Kirsten Lepore on Vimeo.

Here’s a little diddy by Channel Frederator favorite, Kirsten Lepore! Check out Kirsten’s previous CF episode and interviews!

-Bailee DesRocher

Argentinean animator Leo Campasso’s “Wild Wind” is a neat animated throwback to the pixelated 8-bit goodness of the 80’s.

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Leo Campasso: I studied animation in Argentina at the “Image Campus” Institute. I graduated this year.

CF: What gave you the idea for this film?

LC: One of these moments in the daily routine, my hair - it’s too bad!!!

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This week’s episode will make you want to put on your warmies and snuggle the crap out of each other! We’ve got a cute music video, plus you can help Carl decide what to get Fredbot for Christmas.

“Winter Songs”, by Crush Design: Sweet little music video for a sweet little song sung by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson.

*New episode of Cartoon Hangover this Friday! Dave Carter!

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WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, snow is so *bleepin’* pretty! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher

Carl battles bugs! Or rather, he’s badly battered by bug battling. Either way, you should watch Channel Frederator this week. We’ve got top-notch animation from Gobelins, plus we’re only a few days away from the launch of Cartoon Hangover! *squeal of delight*

“The Lighthouse Keeper” from the Gobelins School: A lighthouse keeper finds an unwelcome guest hovering outside his window…

*Keep your eyes peeled for our new show, Cartoon Hangover , launching this Thursday, December 10th! It features the silliest, smuttiest animation on the web. For your beer-goggled, grown-up eyes only!

*Leave lots of comments and follow us on Twitter!

*Want to submit? Then go for it! Click here!

WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, snow is so *bleepin’* pretty! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher

Being a kid is radical. You already know this - as an animation nerd/connoisseur you are more than likely a giant, fun-loving child. Nobody captures the essence of what it means to enjoy being a kid better than this week’s featured animator, Tom DesLongchamp, in his goofy and sweet short “Kid Show”. Look out for his awesome interview with Channel Frederator later this week!

“Kid Show”, by Tom DesLongchamp - An animated homage to the wonders of being a kid.

Keep your eyes peeled for our new show, Cartoon Hangover, featuring the silliest, smuttiest animation on the web. For your beer-goggled, grown-up eyes only! Yes, you’re a kid a heart, but for serious, this will melt your face off.

Animators whose work is shown on regular episodes of Channel Frederator will receive cash! Learn more about the changes we’ve made here.

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This week’s cute and creepy Edward Gorey-inspired “Dead All Along” comes to Channel Frederator courtesy of animator Giles Timms.

Channel Frederator:This is your second film featuring Ceri Frost’s music. What is your relationship to him as an artist and what draws you to his music?

Giles Timms: Ceri is the brother of one of my friends from art college in Wales. The family also owns and runs an organic farm, Blaencamel Farm, near Aberaeron in South Wales where I worked one idyllic summer and hung out with the Frost family.

I really like working with Ceri because his music inspires me and he’s very trusting of the creative process. I feel very fortunate to have worked with him [Read more…]

We’re still spookyboots here at Channel Frederator, even though Halloween has passed! Don’t get too hyped for the holidays - animator Giles Timms brings us a creepy Edward Gorey inspired music video guaranteed to tickle your… spookybone? Yes. That’s right.

“Dead All Along”, by Giles Timms - Outstanding cut-out style music video for musician Ceri Frost.

Keep your eyes peeled for our new show, Cartoon Hangover, featuring the silliest, smuttiest animation on the web. For your beer-goggled, grown-up eyes only!

Animators whose work is shown on regular episodes of Channel Frederator will receive cash! Learn more about the changes we’ve made here.

Leave lots of comments and follow us on Twitter!

WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, fall is so *bleepin’* pretty! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher