GUM STUDIO ANIMATION
Gum Studio is a group endeavor focused on pushing the envelope for contemporary animation, and centers underrepresented communities in the portrayal of fictional stories.
OUR THREE PILLARS.
THE CORNERSTONES OF OUR WORKING MINDSET
- Celebrating Identity and Culture.
Gum Studio’s narratives, while fantastical, are inspired by and rooted in the experiences of real communities, lives, and the stories born from them. We value the role these stories play in shaping the hearts and minds of both current and future generations, aiming to generate greater empathy and cultural celebration through more than just surface level visual representation.
- Kick-Ass Stylization, Both Audio and Visual.
We have the taste and versatility to bring a refreshingly cool style and groove to the current market of animation. At Gum Studio, we cherish memories of our own childhoods, and have equally valued not just visual style, but music as well. From the memorable character designs, to the futuristic soundtracks, every Gum Studio project comes with an attitude and charm.
- Uplifting Underground Talents and Nurturing Communities
With a circle full of active musicians, illustrators, animators, designers, and more, we pride ourselves on being at the center of an online art community that is second to none. We recognize the symbiotic relationship between underground artists looking to garner support, and audiences, especially in the age of social media, who are searching for the newest and most exciting art/entertainment trends to adopt as early believers and supporters. We would like to take this to the next level by giving independent creators long-lasting opportunities that can share their gifts and experiences with others in hopes of inspiring them to do the same.
WHO’S ON THE TEAM?
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This is our Co-Director/Writer/Composer, also known as the musical artist CARBIKE, a frequent musical collaborator of mine.
Our talented animation director, character designer, and main keyframe animator, breathing life into our stories and ideas with top of the line visual art prowess.
Blender software wizard and our 3D Environment Design artist. Redd provides surreal backdrops and settings for our characters to truly be a part of a world. Check out his Webtoon!
3D prop maestro! Vic and Seth work in tandem, bridging the gap between 2D and 3D for our compositional goals. Check out his portfolio!
Handling some early concept art, their illustrations were crucial in getting the realization of Minnowz underway.
A talented videographer and photographer, Chris will be assisting us later in the production stage by functioning as the Director of Photography/Cinematographer. Checkout his photo work here.
And then there’s me.
THE FIRST BIG PROJECT.
Minnowz is a crime-comedy OVA from the minds of electronic music artist gum.mp3 and J.J. Wong. The animated adventure stars an eclectic group of teenagers as they navigate adolescence through a bleak, more- than-late capitalist future.
Join our main character, a nameless young fisherman from an isolated rural island, as he soon becomes the fish out of water in this dystopian metropolis. Supported by an unlikely group of skaters with big hearts, our protagonist swims through this coming of age tale packed with more than enough laughter, juvenile delinquency, and political potency to keep your eyes glued to the screen, and tug at your heartstrings.
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