





I recently finished poduction on a short 2D and stop-motion animated film that has been my passion project for a very long time. It has been my dream to bring this vision across the finish line so I can finally share a bit of my heart with the world. I love animation, it is my favorite medium for film making because of its limitless potential to tell a story from any perspective. With all the possibilities I've always been curious to know the lives of the characters that don’t make it to show and get tossed aside or even thrown away, this is where my short film begins. Welcome to Nizzie Bear!
The Story
My film opens on an artist in their studio who is working so passionately on an illustration they send one of their creations, a blue bear, careening into the trash can and off into a whole new world. Our protagonist Nizzie Bear is plopped down into a setting surrounded by mounds of toys and rubbish stacked high as a mountain. Curiosity is her biggest trait that motivates her to not be fearful and explore right away unaware that someone is watching. Through her exploration she trips over a turntable and is enthralled by this weird contraption which leads her to meeting a scruffy yellow cat who was watching her before. Meowzart is a musically enthusiastic cat wearing headphones and the owner of the turntable that is his most prized possession. He sits next to Nizzie Bear and strikes up the turntable to play his favorite song. Through sharing a piece of music Meowzart opens a door to friendship with Nizzie Bear and thus begins the bond of their companionship and hopefully the start to a series filled with eccentric characters, zany adventures, and most importantly a lot of heart.
Meet the Characters


Nizzie Bear
The main character is an adorable blue bear. She is bold, curious, and our eyes into the Junkyard. Initially she’s unsure of her origins and the type of cartoon character she is but through the course of the show she begins to forge an identity of her own by discovering traits about herself through her fun and wacky interactions with her new friends.

Meowzart
The resident DJ of the junkyard who is a bit rough around the edges but underneath his gruff exterior is a sensitive soul who loves to entertain, dig through junk piles and make his friends happy. He is Nizzie Bear’s first new friend in the Junkyard and takes her under his tail to show her the ropes of this eclectic land.
Film Festivals
With my short film completed I am currently submitting Nizzie Bear to film festivals in Los Angeles, New York, Italy, and many other international markets. The festival circuit begins in April through to October and once they are finished my film will be available for viewing on my website so please stay tuned and wish me luck!

Film Trailer

Enter the Junkyard
Curious to peek into the camera lens? Click here to go behind the scenes.