dmartist9

dmartist9

Dave Schlafman is a animation director who specializes in animation design. As a child, he was obsessed with animated television shows such as The Jetsons, Ducktales, and The Simpsons. Dave's love of animation led him to draw in his sketchbook daily. Mr. Schlafman continues to draw in his sketchbook while creating new characters and fantastic worlds. He finds a fine balance between humor, innocence, psychology, and desire in his cartoons. It is his dream to develop animated... more

 
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    • New PBS Kids show hopes to combat Childhood Obesity - video

      New PBS Kids show hopes to combat Childhood Obesity

      In a time where childhood obesity is an alarming problem, Fizzy’s Lunch Lab is a new and fun media property featuring funny characters that entertain and educate families about the...  more
    • Ecospot: Grand Prize Winner: Sky is Falling - video

      Ecospot: Grand Prize Winner: Sky is Falling

      I made this PSA to make people think about how much crap we pump into the air. I wanted to use a creative, simple metaphor so everyone can understand how much harm we're doing to the...  more
    • Ecospot Fouth Place Winner: The Bags - video

      Ecospot Fouth Place Winner: The Bags

      In the UK 88% of household rubbish is disposed of in landfill, increasing the pressure on landfill sites and releasing dangerous gasses into the air. We all realise there is a growing problem but...  more

      Most compelling narrative of the contest! Very powerful indeed! Keep making art.  more
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    • Editing good
    • Directing awesome
    • Graphics awesome
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    • Producing good
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    Current Gig:
    Directing educational animated shorts for the kiddies
    Current Project:
    www.schlafman.com
    Influences/Heroes:
    LIFE: My mom, my teachers, people who like to change the world...ARTSIDE: John Lasseter, Chuck Jones, Matt Groeing, Dr. Suess, Roald Dahl, Mo Willems, Jim Henson
    Location:
    Boston, MA
    Political Bent:
    The left
    Favorite Bands:
    BEN FOLDS, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles , Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Sam and Dave, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Elvis Costello, The Beatles, Mollycoddle, John Brion, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Joni Mitchell, Gary Jules, REM, Elton John, Eddie Cain, The Talking Heads, The Ventures, Beck, Joe Pleiman, The Fratellis, and more.
    Favorite Directors:
    Jon Lasseter, Milos Forman
    Favorite Movies:
    Monsters Inc, A Bug's Life, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Adaptation, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the original), American Splendor, Goonies, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Rocky Four, Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, In the Name of the Father, One Crazy Summer, Better Off Dead, Pete's Dragon, The Last Starfighter, Emmitt Otter's Jug Band Christmas.
    Favorite TV Shows:
    Lost, The Ali G Show, Arrested Development, Sponge Bob, Three Stooges
    Celebrity Crush:
    Fiona Apple
    URL:
    http://www.schlafman.com

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