Join us as we explore the world of Darkstar, an Oakland-based project that remixes Star Wars toys and stories into Afrocentric, futuristic narratives. Originating from the collaboration of two talented artists—(Korise Jubert) a sound designer and hip hop musician, and (Refa 1) a muralist—Darkstar showcases the fusion of art and storytelling from th…

David got the opportunity to interview Lisa Barcy at her home studio in Chicago IL. The two talked in the wake of a recently dismantled set from her most recent short, the Cut-Out Stop Motion short, “The Ephemeral Orphanage”; an Official Selection for the 2020 #MoStopMo Shorts Fest. A professor of Animation at DePaul University School of Cinematic …

David travels to St. Paul Minnesota to talk to Mike and Wendie about their careers in animation, and the three discuss plans for their future projects, including Monkey & Car, a Stop Motion inspired animation in the works for many years. Mike and Wendie’s combined resume include Space Jam and Animaniacs, the Emmy-winning animated series Danger & Eg…

David Rocco Facchini, Fu Yang, Nia Zaini & Zaldy Dingle of #MoStopMo gather together at Dellarocco Studios in Oakland CA to reflect on the journey of producing #MoStopMo’s first #StopMotion Short, “The Cookie Cutter”, and planning their first #FilmFest; The 2020 #MoStopMo Stop Motion Shorts Film Festival in #Oakland #CA. — Editing and Graphics by F…