One Small Step (2018)
Andrew Chesworth co-directed this Oscar-nominated short film with art director Bobby Pontillas at Taiko Studios. He also wrote the original screenplay, based on a story treatment developed with Bobby Pontillas and producer Shaofu Zhang. Andrew's longtime Make collaborator Steve Horner was involved in the music development very early in the storyboard process.
Andrew Chesworth co-directed this Oscar-nominated short film with art director Bobby Pontillas at Taiko Studios. He also wrote the original screenplay, based on a story treatment developed with Bobby Pontillas and producer Shaofu Zhang. Andrew's longtime Make collaborator Steve Horner was involved in the music development very early in the storyboard process.
The Brave Locomotive (2023)
Andrew Chesworth developed this independent short film in 2008. Music by Tom Hambleton at Undertone Music was recorded in 2009 based on the treatment and story sketches. The film was shelved in 2012 when Andrew was hired at Disney. It was revived in 2020 with Patreon during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was completed in 2023 and has been enjoying a lively film festival journey. It was qualified for the 96th Academy Awards by winning Best Animation at LA Shorts Fest.
A rough version of the opening sequence released online accumulated over 12 million views on YouTube and contributed to its revival.
Andrew Chesworth developed this independent short film in 2008. Music by Tom Hambleton at Undertone Music was recorded in 2009 based on the treatment and story sketches. The film was shelved in 2012 when Andrew was hired at Disney. It was revived in 2020 with Patreon during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was completed in 2023 and has been enjoying a lively film festival journey. It was qualified for the 96th Academy Awards by winning Best Animation at LA Shorts Fest.
A rough version of the opening sequence released online accumulated over 12 million views on YouTube and contributed to its revival.
Palm Springs (2010)
Andrew Chesworth created and directed this short film for the Palm Springs International Shortfest at Make. It was used in 2010 and 2011, with the sponsor logos adjusted accordingly. This was Andrew's fourth major collaboration with One Small Step composer Steve Horner.
Andrew Chesworth created and directed this short film for the Palm Springs International Shortfest at Make. It was used in 2010 and 2011, with the sponsor logos adjusted accordingly. This was Andrew's fourth major collaboration with One Small Step composer Steve Horner.
Fú (2020)
Andrew Chesworth supervised production and co-directed this short film for Airbnb with director Shaofu Zhang at Taiko Studios. Airbnb provided the story treatment. Final Frontier oversaw the project. Production was completed between September and December 2019.
Andrew Chesworth supervised production and co-directed this short film for Airbnb with director Shaofu Zhang at Taiko Studios. Airbnb provided the story treatment. Final Frontier oversaw the project. Production was completed between September and December 2019.
Invisible to You (2010)
Andrew Chesworth designed and directed this animated sequence at Make for a live-action independent documentary. The narration is by an actual abuse victim recalling some traumatic memories.
Andrew Chesworth designed and directed this animated sequence at Make for a live-action independent documentary. The narration is by an actual abuse victim recalling some traumatic memories.
Fruitless Efforts: Fruit of the Womb (2008)
Andrew Chesworth co-directed this short with its creator and designer Aaron Quist at Make. Aaron drew all of the storyboards, while Andrew oversaw editorial, asset creation and animation production. The short has reached over 40 million views on YouTube! This was Andrew's third major collaboration with One Small Step composer Steve Horner.
Andrew Chesworth co-directed this short with its creator and designer Aaron Quist at Make. Aaron drew all of the storyboards, while Andrew oversaw editorial, asset creation and animation production. The short has reached over 40 million views on YouTube! This was Andrew's third major collaboration with One Small Step composer Steve Horner.
Mortimer & Bracket (2007)
This was Andrew Chesworth's undergraduate thesis at MCAD. He spent 18 months on the short film and was solely responsible for the story and visuals. He completed production in February 2007, three months before his graduation.
This was Andrew Chesworth's undergraduate thesis at MCAD. He spent 18 months on the short film and was solely responsible for the story and visuals. He completed production in February 2007, three months before his graduation.
Spilled Oil (2007)
This was Andrew Chesworth's first assignment as a commercial director at Make right after graduating from MCAD in June 2007 at age 22. Andrew and Aaron Quist were responsible for the hand-drawn (on paper) animation and After Effects post-production.
This was Andrew Chesworth's first assignment as a commercial director at Make right after graduating from MCAD in June 2007 at age 22. Andrew and Aaron Quist were responsible for the hand-drawn (on paper) animation and After Effects post-production.
Wild West (2007)
This was Andrew Chesworth's second assignment as a commercial director at Make. He was responsible for the design, storyboards and created a majority of the NURBS puppets in Maya. This was Andrew's second major collaboration with One Small Step composer Steve Horner. The concept was originally developed as Andrew's MCAD thesis film, and he re-purposed the characters and world for this project. The goal was to make an entertaining sponsor intro for AICP (The Association of Independent Commercial Producers.)
This was Andrew Chesworth's second assignment as a commercial director at Make. He was responsible for the design, storyboards and created a majority of the NURBS puppets in Maya. This was Andrew's second major collaboration with One Small Step composer Steve Horner. The concept was originally developed as Andrew's MCAD thesis film, and he re-purposed the characters and world for this project. The goal was to make an entertaining sponsor intro for AICP (The Association of Independent Commercial Producers.)
The Glumpers: Bulking Up (2006)
This was Andrew Chesworth's first directing assignment at Make, created during a three-month summer internship. Andrew was responsible for the storyboards and animation, based on a premise co-created with Aaron Quist. This was Andrew's first major collaboration with One Small Step composer Steve Horner. The Glumpers were purchased by the Spanish company Motion Pictures, S.A.
This was Andrew Chesworth's first directing assignment at Make, created during a three-month summer internship. Andrew was responsible for the storyboards and animation, based on a premise co-created with Aaron Quist. This was Andrew's first major collaboration with One Small Step composer Steve Horner. The Glumpers were purchased by the Spanish company Motion Pictures, S.A.