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Santi Agustí is one talented animator! His retro, poptastic animation “Fco Aragon” combines cool music with colorful animation and we couldn’t be happier to feature it here on Channel Frederator.

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Santi Agustí: I studied animation at Pompeu Fabra University, in Barcelona, with a masters degree in animation and focus on Maya, (in 2003)

CF: What has influenced your style the most?

SA: Uh… well…I really don’t recognize a clear style in my animations/illustrations… but I like a lot of Eastern European animations (and their dark stop motions!), as well as UPA films, experimental avant garde filmations, old textures, listening to some Avishai Cohen, Soil & “Pimp” Sessions, Krautrock, minimal and drone music…so maybe it’s a mixture of all that (or probably anything that’s reflected in my drawings and animations.. :-p)

CF: What is this film, “Fco Aragón”, for?

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Summer is in full effect, but that doesn’t mean you have to let that big, sexy brain of yours go to waste! We’re bringing you some educational cartoons that are so much fun, you may get ambush-taught! Plus we’ve got some plain ol’ silly stuff, too. And let’s not forget everyone’s summer crush, the Fredbot.

So get out of sun and get some learnin’ done. Briefly.

“What is a Friend?”, submitted by Tony Dusko – Bored with microbiology, Mr. Dusko became a teacher and used his artistic skills for good! This is one of many adorable shorts about topics like being polite, taking care of pets, doing homework and dealing with bullies.

“Manifestations”, submitted by Giles Timms – A story of love… in all the weird places.

“Fco Aragón”, submitted by Santi Agustí – Colorful, retro, poppy short by freelance artist Santi Agustí.

“Some Facts About Owls”, submitted by Tony Dusko – Mr. Dusko again! Get [Read more…]