Jason Sims's Page

Are you a trained or self-taught animator?

Self-taught

Are you an animation production company, educational institute, animation organization or animation festival?

Animation Production

Tell us a little bit about your company, organization or festival.

Coffeehouse Films

Where are you located or based?

Los Angeles

Do you have an online portfolio or link to your work?

http://coffeehousefilms.com

What's your favorite animation (tv show, short, feature film)?

Guess my own project ROGO...heck...I think about it every day.

What or who influenced you to started animating?

Ray Harryhausen...who else.

Do you work in the industry or create animation as a hobby?

I am attempting to build my own industry. I consider myself in-training in the meantime.

Tell us a bit about the software and hardware used in your creative work.

Maya, Vue and ZBrush are my primary tools.

Also use Creative Suite as well.

Where has your work been showcased on television, internet, film festivals, mobile etc?

I've had print work on billboards. Mostly done print however most of my 3D is in the works and gearing up for festivals. I did just show my one sheet for my 3D animation at the Hollywood Black Film Festival this past week (June 2-7) to plant seeds that its in the works.

Any projects we can look forward to seeing from you in the near future?

Yes..."Rogo and the Shreever". Check out my site link for more info http://coffeehousefilms.com/sneekpeek.html

Also, about to introduce some Maya 3D Tips and Tricks on YouTube this week. (June 2009)

Can you recommend an animation film or animation book that every animator should see/read?

Not really...too many sources and areas of specialization.