Colin Wheeler
MFA, Ph.D.
About Me
I'm a passionate creator and critic of animated media who makes short experimental films that incorporate animation, puppetry, and live-action. After completing my MFA in Animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I went on to earn a Doctorate in Communication at Georgia State University. Allowing me to explore the industry as a practitioner, I use this perspective to inform higher theories on production cultures and the creative class. When I'm not creating or researching media, I teach animation and animation history at Kennesaw State University.
Animation
Here are a few of the weird little movies and title sequences that I've made over the years!
Demo Reel
Here are some demo reels showcasing my work.
Haunted Melodies Title Sequence
Haunted Melodies
I designed this short title sequence for Haunted Melodies, a series that may be airing on Discovery Channel in the near future! Animated in After Effects.
When I Write
When I Write
Based on the poetry and sketches of Antonin Artaud, this film is about the torture of communication and the cruelty of theater. Animated in Toon Boom and After Effects
Halcyon-17
Halcyon-17
A poetic biography of Robert H. Goddard, this story follows his dream of reaching Mars. Animated in Toon Boom.
Advertisements
I've also worked on a few commercials. The felted guys won a BDA/PROMAX Gold Award for Nickelodeon Channel ID.
BodyMyHouse
Body My House
An experimental film roughly based on Fall of the House of Usher. The animation is entirely bread dough shot in time-lapse. Animated in Dragon Frame and After Effects.
Tiny Traveler
Tiny Traveler
In collaboration with Tiny Doors ATL, this is a stop-motion film en plein air. Animating a character on the streets of Atlanta was a challenge! Animated in Dragon Frame and After Effects.
NERD
NERD
Northern Elven Research and Development, a group of elves test out different animals to pull Santa's sleigh. Animated in Toon Boom.
