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Ernest Kim’s “Oh, My Captain!” is a simple, seafarin’ film about a landlubber captain who finally takes to sea.

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Ernest Kim: I studied at SAIC. I just graduated from there.

CF: What gave you the idea for “Oh, My Captain!”?

EK: During the fall, I had done a small comic for a class. Then during my last semester, out of a combination of a short deadline and wanting to do something new, I ended up working on “Oh, My Captain!”. One idea lead to another and I ended up where I ended up. I have to thank Erin for helping with the music, especially since she was already busy with her own studies.

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Animator Jim Dirshberger collaborated with artists Kelly Tunstall and Ferris Plock to create “The Seafarers - Sea of Love”, a story set on the high seas. This tale has it all: Action! Adventure! Animatronic genitalia?

CF: Tell us a little somethin’ ’bout yourself.

Jim Dirshberger: I’m a filmmaker/animator living in San Francisco. I’m currently directing an animated web series called the Forest City Rockers and I produce short films which can be seen on my website.

SF is a kind city with lots of great artists who are eager to collaborate, it’s a great place for an animator like myself. The artists, Ferris Plock and Kelly Tunstall, were not only eager but they’re also extremely talented. I’m very fortunate to have worked with them.

CF: I love the design of the Seafarer’s seafarin’ jalopy. Where did you draw your inspiration from for the style of the film?

JD: I approached this as an adventure story. Most of my inspiration came [Read more…]

Avast, mateys! ‘Tis an oceanic adventure this week, as we set sail on the seven seas with several scurvy, salty old sea dogs!

Say that 10 times fast – or walk the plank, ye will!

Uhm, also, if you could name your boat or whatever… what would you call it? Like, leave us a comment or something.

“Oh, My Captain!”, submitted by Ernest Kim – A would-be captain finally answers the call of the sea.

“The Seafarers - Sea of Love”, submitted by Jim Dirschberger – Mermaids ahoy! Action! Adventure! Robots! Wieners!

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-Bailee DesRocher