Ritz "Football"
This series of Ritz spots incorporated a combination of stop motion animation and CG crackers composited with 2D animation. Directors: Julia Jules Tortolani + Carl Willat. Production Company: Wild Brain, Producer: Sandra Kimberly. Executive Producer: Paul Golden. Combination stop motion and CG crackers combined with 2D animation.
Coke: For The Fans "Anthem"
Coke For the Fans - A series of 5 animated commercials for Coca-Cola which pay homage to the quirky things fans do. ~ CREDITS: Director: Jules Tortolani; Production Company : @radical.media; Illustrator: Mark Todd; Executive Producer: John Kamen and Robert Fernandez; Producer Sue Wyatt; Sound: John Szinger; Technical Director: Mark Avnet
Jolly Rancher "Fruitensity"
Director: Julia "Jules" Tortolani Production Company: Wild Brain Producer: Liz Gazzano Executive Producer: Paul Golden Technical Director/Sr. Animator: Jance Allen Collage Artist: Eddie Guy
Nike NYC Basketball
This 90 second Nike spot earned Ad Age's Animation of the Year Award. Thanks to the support of Jon Kamen @radical.media, Jules Tortolani was able to create this commercial in only 5 weeks and debut her career as a commercial director. The animated short depicts an all-star game comprised of the legends of street basketball from New York and Los Angeles. Director: Jules Tortolani Production Company: @radical.media. Produced: Barbara Ward. Technical Director: Mark Avnet Ink and Paint: Rob Issen at Tape House Illustrations by Javier Michelski Agency: Weiden + Kennedy
Paramount Pictures "Rat Race"
Jules created this opening title sequence for Jerry Zucker's Film "Rat Race" with only 3 or 4 headshot photos of each actor. That was clearly not enough to animated with, so back at the studio we recruited friends and their wardrobes to be part of a photo shoot. That shoot yielded enough photography for us to re-create each celebrity character as a "digital puppet" from collaged photos. This brilliant sequence of fun animation antics was the culmination of the masterful work of a whole team of great talent. Ranging from the storyboards of John Korellis to the After Effects animation skills of Tau Gerber, Eric Schweikert, and Jance Allen. Everyone who worked on this sequence brought something special and made meaningful creative contributions. ~ CREDITS ~ Director: Jules Tortolani; Production Company: Wild Brain; Producer: Sandra Kimberly; Production Coordinator: Sasha Houdek; Executive Producer: Paul Golden; Photoshop Artists: Kristen Borges and Kevin Bell; After Effect Animators: Jance Allen, Tau Gerber, Eric Schweickert; Storyboard Artist: John Korellis. Technical Director and Master of the Universe: Eric Schweickert
Listerine "Star Fish"
Listerine Pocket Packs. Animated Photo Collage ~ CREDITS ~ Director: Julia Jules Tortolani; Agency: J. Walter Thompson, Chicago; Production Company: Wild Brain; Executive Producer: Paul Golden; Animators: Tau Gerber, Jance Allen, Eric Schweikert
Coke: For The Fans "Chuck Spills"
Coke For the Fans - A series of 5 animated commercials for Coca-Cola which pay homage to the quirky things fans do. ~ CREDITS: Director: Jules Tortolani; Production Company : @radical.media; Illustrator: Mark Todd; Executive Producer: John Kamen and Robert Fernandez; Producer Sue Wyatt; Sound: John Szinger; Technical Director: Mark Avnet
Coke Japan "Boutique"
This series of Coca-Cola commercials was created by shooting still film photography and animating the photographic elements in cut out paper collages. ~ CREDITS ~ Director: Julia Tortolani; Production Company: @radical.media; Producer: Anne Mullen; Executive Producers: Robert Fernandez & Jon Kamen; Agency: Weiden + Kennedy (Susan Hoffman, Gary Koepke, Charles Wolford); Collage art by Eddie Guy; After Effects artists: Jane Gussin, Steve Jaworski, Marc Alt.
El Bulbo "Pilot Episode"
This is the story of El Bulbo, Super-Hero Magnifico! "El Bulbo" is a popular comic book, by the artist Bachan, adapted here as an animated TV show. Director: Jules Tortolani and George Evelyn. Production Company: Wild Brain. Executive Producer: Paul Golden. Producer: Liz Gazzano. Cartoon Art and Art Direction: Bachan. After Effects Animator: Jance Allen
Little Leaps "Brand Song"
Little Leaps - Leap Frog. Opening title sequence for a series of DVDs designed to work with a wireless controller which allows children to participate in the stories and direct the action. ~~~ Creative Director and Head of Animation: Jules Tortolani. Writer Producer: Shivani Seastone. LEAP FROG ANIMATION DEPARTMENT STAFF: Sam Hood, Lyla Warren, Jeff Biancalana, Jason Sadler, Aaron Blecha, Roque Ballesteros, Alan Lau, Brad Rau, Erin Leong, Pascal Campion, Sarah Forrester, Min Lieu, Ryan Hayes, Megan Ried, Diane Caliva, Sasha Houdek, Delia Stone, Terry Hannon, Mike Daley, Michael Mattesi, Igor Mederios, Lou Dockstader, David Kurcina, Joe Canose, John Cimino, Dan Roose, Aaron Berchild; Kelly Lamsens; Kendra Juul; Kris Lacore Toscanini, Sarah Dungan; Steve Curly; Tu-An Nguyen; Dan Philips; John Korellis; Steph Laberis
Coke Japan "Hairdresser"
This series of Coca-Cola commercials was created by shooting still film photography and animating the photographic elements in cut out paper collages. ~ CREDITS ~ Director: Julia Tortolani; Production Company: @radical.media; Producer: Anne Mullen; Executive Producers: Robert Fernandez & Jon Kamen; Agency: Weiden + Kennedy (Susan Hoffman, Gary Koepke, Charles Wolford); Collage art by Eddie Guy; After Effects artists: Jane Gussin, Steve Jaworski, Marc Alt.
Ritz "Bouncing on the Bed"
This series of Ritz spots incorporated a combination of stop motion animation and CG crackers composited with 2D animation. Directors: Julia Jules Tortolani + Carl Willat. Production Company: Wild Brain, Producer: Sandra Kimberly. Executive Producer: Paul Golden. Combination stop motion and CG crackers combined with 2D animation.
Game Development Reel
Game Development Reel. Creative Director and Head of Animation: Jules Tortolani. LEAP FROG ANIMATION DEPARTMENT STAFF: Sam Hood, Lyla Warren, Jeff Biancalana, Jason Sadler, Aaron Blecha, Roque Ballesteros, Alan Lau, Brad Rau, Erin Leong, Pascal Campion, Sarah Forrester, Min Lieu, Ryan Hayes, Megan Ried, Diane Caliva, Sasha Houdek, Delia Stone, Terry Hannon, Mike Daley, Michael Mattesi, Igor Mederios, Lou Dockstader, David Kurcina, Joe Canose, John Cimino, Dan Roose, Aaron Berchild; Kelly Lamsens; Kendra Juul; Kris Lacore Toscanini, Sarah Dungan; Steve Curly; Tu-An Nguyen; Dan Philips; John Korellis; Steph Laberis
Didj "Catch Some Rays"
Didj Game Development. This is an example of the game development for the included title. The user creates their own customized avatar online and imports it into his game experience. ~~~~~~~~ Creative Director and Head of Animation: Jules Tortolani. Art Director: Michael Mattesi. LEAP FROG ANIMATION DEPARTMENT STAFF: Sam Hood, Lyla Warren, Jeff Biancalana, Jason Sadler, Aaron Blecha, Roque Ballesteros, Alan Lau, Brad Rau, Erin Leong, Pascal Campion, Sarah Forrester, Min Lieu, Ryan Hayes, Megan Ried, Diane Caliva, Sasha Houdek, Delia Stone, Terry Hannon, Mike Daley, Michael Mattesi, Igor Mederios, Lou Dockstader, David Kurcina, Joe Canose, John Cimino, Dan Roose, Aaron Berchild; Kelly Lamsens; Kendra Juul; Kris Lacore Toscanini, Sarah Dungan; Steve Curly; Tu-An Nguyen; Dan Philips; John Korellis; Steph Laberis
"Costello" Opening Titles
Animated Opening Titles for the Sue Costello Show. Directed by Jules Tortolani @radical.media. Photo Collage & After Effects. Executive Producers: Jon Kamen, Robert Fernandez
Didj Promo "Connect"
Didj Platform Promotional Video. Demonstrates the connection feature, character customization, and game play. ~~~~~~~~ Creative Director and Head of Animation: Jules Tortolani. Art Director: Michael Mattesi. LEAP FROG ANIMATION DEPARTMENT STAFF: Sam Hood, Lyla Warren, Jeff Biancalana, Jason Sadler, Aaron Blecha, Roque Ballesteros, Alan Lau, Brad Rau, Erin Leong, Pascal Campion, Sarah Forrester, Min Lieu, Ryan Hayes, Megan Ried, Diane Caliva, Sasha Houdek, Delia Stone, Terry Hannon, Mike Daley, Michael Mattesi, Igor Mederios, Lou Dockstader, David Kurcina, Joe Canose, John Cimino, Dan Roose, Aaron Berchild; Kelly Lamsens; Kendra Juul; Kris Lacore Toscanini, Sarah Dungan; Steve Curly; Tu-An Nguyen; Dan Philips; John Korellis; Steph Laberis
Leapster "Letters On The Loose"
Leapster LMAX Commercial. Created in-house at LeapFrog Animation Studios and designed to appear as a cross-promotion on various direct-to-video DVD titles. ~ CREDITS ~ Director: Julia Tortolani; Producer: Diane Caliva; Animator: Jason Sadler; Voice Actors: Nicole Niccodemus (narrator), Diane Caliva (mom and boy). Animation Department Staff: Lyla Warren, Sam Hood, Jeff Biancalana, Jason Sadler, Aaron Blecha, Roque Ballesteros, Alan Lau, Brad Rau, Erin Leong, Pascal Campion, Sarah Forrester, Min Lieu, Ryan Hayes, Megan Ried, Diane Caliva, Sasha Houdek, Delia Stone, Terry Hannon, Mike Daley, Michael Mattesi, Igor Mederios, Lou Dockstader, David Kurcina, Joe Canose, John Cimino, Dan Roose, Aaron Berchild; Kelly Lamsens; Kendra Juul; Kris Lacore Toscanini, Sarah Dungan; Steve Curly; Tu-An Nguyen; Dan Philips; John Korellis; Steph Laberis
Scandinavian Designs
Scandinavian Designs Animated Commercial. Director: Jules Tortolani Production Company: Wild Brain Executive Producer Paul Golden Producer Bill Weir Advertising Agency: Euro RSCG Tatham Chicago
Coke Japan "Yellow"
This series of Coca-Cola commercials was created by shooting still film photography and animating the photographic elements in cut out paper collages. ~ CREDITS ~ Director: Julia Tortolani; Production Company: @radical.media; Producer: Anne Mullen; Executive Producers: Robert Fernandez & Jon Kamen; Agency: Weiden + Kennedy (Susan Hoffman, Gary Koepke, Charles Wolford); Collage art by Eddie Guy; After Effects artists: Jane Gussin, Steve Jaworski, Marc Alt.
Coke: For The Fans "Wave"
Coke For the Fans - A series of 5 animated commercials for Coca-Cola which pay homage to the quirky things fans do. ~ CREDITS: Director: Jules Tortolani; Production Company : @radical.media; Illustrator: Mark Todd; Executive Producer: John Kamen and Robert Fernandez; Producer Sue Wyatt; Sound: John Szinger; Technical Director: Mark Avnet
Coke Japan "Business Man"
This series of Coca-Cola commercials was created by shooting still film photography and animating the photographic elements in cut out paper collages. ~ CREDITS ~ Director: Julia Tortolani; Production Company: @radical.media; Producer: Anne Mullen; Executive Producers: Robert Fernandez & Jon Kamen; Agency: Weiden + Kennedy (Susan Hoffman, Gary Koepke, Charles Wolford); Collage art by Eddie Guy; After Effects artists: Jane Gussin, Steve Jaworski, Marc Alt.
Coke Japan "Skateboard"
This series of Coca-Cola commercials was created by shooting still film photography and animating the photographic elements in cut out paper collages. ~ CREDITS ~ Director: Julia Tortolani; Production Company: @radical.media; Producer: Anne Mullen; Executive Producers: Robert Fernandez & Jon Kamen; Agency: Weiden + Kennedy (Susan Hoffman, Gary Koepke, Charles Wolford); Collage art by Eddie Guy; After Effects artists: Jane Gussin, Steve Jaworski, Marc Alt.
The Making of a Leapster Commercial
The Making of a Leapster Commercial. CREDITS: Director: Jules Tortolani, Art Director & Animator Jason Sadler, Producer: Diane Caliva. Animation Department Staff: Lyla Warren, Sam Hood, Jeff Biancalana, Jason Sadler, Aaron Blecha, Roque Ballesteros, Alan Lau, Brad Rau, Erin Leong, Pascal Campion, Sarah Forrester, Min Lieu, Ryan Hayes, Megan Ried, Diane Caliva, Sasha Houdek, Delia Stone, Terry Hannon, Mike Daley, Michael Mattesi, Igor Mederios, Lou Dockstader, David Kurcina, Joe Canose, John Cimino, Dan Roose, Aaron Berchild; Kelly Lamsens; Kendra Juul; Kris Lacore Toscanini, Sarah Dungan; Steve Curly; Tu-An Nguyen; Dan Philips; John Korellis; Steph Laberis
Universal Studios "Spiderman"
Animation created for the Universal Studios Marvel Mania Theme Restaurant. Designed to play on their 20ft tall video wall and combined with a surround sound audio mix. Directed by: Julia "Jules" Tortolani @radical.media Executive Producer: Jon Kamen and Robert Fernandez Producer: Lisa Schenone Animator: Michael Mattesi
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