DIRECTOR
The Legend of Bill
Inspired by a confluence of desert “trophy truck” racing, western landscapes, racing films, Texas summers, vintage automotive illustration, motorsport culture, and a healthy diet of classic cartoons, “The Legend of Bill” chronicles the tale of how a duck with “triple billing” got his start on the off-road racing scene.
"He's one tough underduck with a champion heart-a-gold..."
"Bill" rides his Bronco across a wide open Texas sky.
"The Legend of Bill" is a hybrid 2D/3D student animation short film.
Made by hand in the U.S.A., our crew combined traditional 2D techniques with 3D know-how to create a truly legendary cinematic experience.
The film features real engines and an original score.
TEASER:
AWARDS:
"Best Animation Short Film" at the Mandarin Duck Edition of The French Duck Film Festival
"The Legend of Bill" took home the award for "Best Sound Design" at Lipscomb's 5-Minute Film Festival. Sound Designer, Bradley Bowersox (Left) poses while Director, Jacob Birmingham (right) listens to the award.
"The Legend of Bill" wins "Best Student Film" presented by The Thunderbird Inn at the Grand Motoring Film Festival in Hilton Head Island, NC.
"The Legend of Bill" was a Finalist at the Newport Beach Film Festival's first ever Automotive Competition
Production Stills:
Director, Editor, and Composer wrap on a music meeting.
Producer, Michael Stephens, meets with team over model textures.
Disney Director, Tony Bancroft, wears his very own "BILL" hat.
Shading & Render Pipeline, Daniel Gess (Left), CG Lead, Mitchel Kline (middle), and CG Generalist, Micah Duncan (Right) pause from 3-Dimensional work for a photo.
Location Sound Expert and Sound Designer, Bradley Bowersox.
Prepping for Sound on Location Sound Day
PRESS
"The Legend of Bill" was featured as a 9-page interview in Issue #96 of "Bronco Driver Magazine"
"The Legend of Bill" ToonBoom Interview was featured as a Sponsored Post on Cartoon Brew