Animated Filmmakers

Animated Filmmakers dives into the stories behind Michael Cawood’s many award winning indie short animated films, all made with passion… but virtually zero budget. This book then guides the reader through the lessons he’s learned that will save filmmakers time, money and stress. Learn advanced tricks behind winning festival awards, crowd funding, recruiting talent and virtual studio production while avoiding scams and time wasters. Hear from key team members and see how their time working on these films boosted their careers.

Under the Boardwalk

Previs and Layout contributed by Michael Cawood of HEROmation for Paramount Animation.

The Wrong Rock: Animated Special

The Wrong Rock – Short Film. Martin was born on the wrong rock. Martin is a mushroom and he challenges the rules of the land to travel to a far away rock.

Squeezamals

Opening shot animation, rigging, surfacing, lighting and rendering by Michael Cawood, of HEROmation.

Energizer Bunny

Previs, Layout provided Michael Cawood of HEROmation for The Mill and Energizer.

Monkey Prince

Storyboard Animatic and Previs created by Michael Cawood of HEROmation for Marza.

Mario Odyssey

Previs Supervision by Michael Cawood of HEROmation for Proof Inc., The Mill and Nintendo.

Lego Ninjago Movie

Previs, Layout, Storyboards and Story ideas contributed by Michael Cawood of HEROmation for Warner Brothers and Lego.

Dreamworks Larrikins

Layout and Previs provided by Michael Cawood of HEROmation for Dreamworks and Universal.