Tag Archives: Roy’s World

A word from David Lynch.

Posted on May 13, 2019 by robchristopher

There isn’t any other way to put it: I’ve got good news. Through the good graces of various champions of the project, I was able to share the final cut of Roy’s World with David Lynch. And he liked it! … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD receives an Illinois Arts Council Agency grant!

Posted on May 10, 2019 by robchristopher

I am honored to announce that I’ve been awarded a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. This follows an earlier City of Chicago DCASE grant. … Continue reading →

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A cocktail with Barry.

Posted on April 3, 2019 by robchristopher

I had the privilege last weekend of showing a fine cut of the film to Barry Gifford. Full speed ahead!

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Chicago, Illinois, 1953.

Posted on March 14, 2019 by robchristopher

This is a still from Lilli Carré’s animated segment in Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago, which is narrated by Lili Taylor. You can read the story it’s based on at Chicagoist.

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Editing ROY’S WORLD has been a blast.

Posted on March 12, 2019 by robchristopher

When we started editing Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago, my editor Marianna Milhorat lived in Pilsen, right here in Chicago on the south side. That’s about a 45-minute trip via CTA from my own apartment. No big deal. But this … Continue reading →

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New ROY’S WORLD podcast.

Posted on February 10, 2019 by robchristopher

I had the pleasure to chat with Harrison Sherrod about Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago for the newest episode of the CINE-FILE podcast. Check it out!

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Kevin Eskew joins ROY’S WORLD

Posted on December 17, 2018 by robchristopher

I am pleased to announce that animator Kevin Eskew has come onboard Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. Alongside Lilli Carré’s work, his animation will help the Roy stories come to life. Originally hailing from Indianapolis, Kevin attended the Animation Program … Continue reading →

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Alex Inglizian joins ROY’S WORLD

Posted on November 12, 2018 by robchristopher

A sound designer takes all the elements that makes up a film’s aural atmosphere, including music, voiceover, and sound effects, and combines them into a harmonic whole. It’s an exquisitely difficult balancing act. When it’s done well, sound design expands … Continue reading →

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Eyeworks Festival of Experimental Animation is coming!

Posted on October 23, 2018 by robchristopher

Co-curated by Roy’s World animator Lilli Carré, the 2018 edition of Eyeworks Festival of Experimental Animation is right around the corner. And in three different time zones! First, on Nov. 3 at REDCAT in LA; then on Nov. 10 at … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD is a grant finalist!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robchristopher

I’m thrilled to announce that Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is a Roy W. Dean Grant Summer 2018 Finalist! Only 17 projects made the cut. I’ll keep you posted …

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