Brad Pattullo and Andrea Russo Join OPENFEED 2025 Residency with Powerful Animated Shorts
Erie, Pennsylvania Jun 22, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Brad Pattullo & Andrea Russo: Animated Shorts
Screening & Artist Presentation of the new
animated shorts Viscous by Brad Pattullo
and Amygdala by Andrea Russo
Sunday, July 20 2:00 pm
FEED Media Arts Center
1307 State Street Erie, PA
Prepare to be captivated by the innovative stop motion artistry of Brad Pattullo, who will showcase his latest creation, the mesmerizing "Viscous." Following the screening, attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with Pattullo in an enlightening Q&A session. A seasoned filmmaker with a distinguished international reputation, Pattullo's independent films have graced screens at over ninety film festivals across the globe, garnering twelve prestigious awards. His artistic endeavors are further complemented by his role as a dedicated educator, currently serving as a professor of animation and film within the Art Department at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he imparts his extensive knowledge and passion to aspiring filmmakers.
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Next, immerse yourself in the evocative 2D animation of Andrea Russo and their film, "AMYGDALA." A recent graduate of Pennwest Edinboro, Russo masterfully blends animation and illustration to create compelling narratives. "AMYGDALA" stands as a particularly personal piece, drawing inspiration from Russo's own experiences with mental health, offering a poignant and authentic exploration of the subject. For Russo, art is not just a profession but a profound source of joy, a sentiment they skillfully infuse into each of their creations, aiming to share that positivity and connection with their audience.
FEED Media Art Center welcomes Brad Pattullo, a professor of animation and film in the Art Department at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Pattullo's extensive experience includes working on acclaimed animated television series such as Gary and Mike, MTVs Celebrity Deathmatch, and WBs Phantom Investigators, as well as contributing animated segments to "Sesame Street." His independent animated films have garnered international recognition, screening at over ninety film festivals and receiving eighteen prestigious awards. OPENFEED is honored to make his work visible and celebrate this creator, educator, and parent.
Pattullo will be joined by his former student, Andrea Russo, a 2D Animator and Illustrator and a recent graduate of PennWest Edinboro. Russo's film, AMYGDALA, is a culmination of their time at Edinboro and a powerful love/hate letter to their experience with lifelong mental health struggles. Animation, illustration, and art have always been intrinsic to Russo's life and happiness, and they hope to provide the same sense of joy to others.
Doors open at 1:30 pm. Film starts at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available at the ERIE READER TIX
Cost is $10. Erie Art Company has graciously donated tickets to those who are in need. Inquire by contacting [email protected]. Students are FREE with id.
This 2025 OPENFEED Project has been made possible by a Grant from the Erie Community Foundation and Mediathe Foundation.
Source :ERIE ART COMPANY
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