Josh Funk - Film & Illustration

My name is Josh Funk and I am an artist and filmmaker from Chico, CA specializing in dark and quirky creations that emphasize fantasy and imagination. Using practical methods such as stop-motion animation, illustration, props and elaborate sets, I strive...

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Narwhal or Unicorn sighting? I can’t decide. #cambridge #lesleyuniversity #mfagraduation #lucadmfa #artexhibition #artshow (at Lesley University College of Art and Design Photo Lockup)

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Pictures from today’s field trip at the ICA. #lesleyuniversity #boston #lesleycollegeofartanddesign (at The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston)

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I’m having fun at the Harvard Museum of Natural History. #bones #birds #harvard #museums #skeletons (at Harvard Museum of Natural History)

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Here I am walking to the bar in a snowstorm enjoying my first snow day ever. Sorry it's shaky, I didn't want to slip. It's cold enough to freeze your Winnebago! #cambridge #snowstorm (at Cambridge, Massachusetts)

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I kidnapped my son's favorite lego guy and took him on my trip to Boston. Here are some of the places we visited. #frozenincarbonite #hansolo #legostarwars #museumoffineartsboston #isabellastewartgardnermuseum #boston

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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston is one of my favorite places. I could stand here all day. #boston #isabellastewartgardnermuseum #beautiful (at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum)

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Today I had a great time exploring Boston in the snow. I checked out the Museum of Fine Arts, ate great food, and watched Star Wars again. #museumoffineartsboston #boston (at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

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I just arrived in Boston to start the next big chapter in my life. I'm very excited but was not prepared for the extreme cold weather (California Boy). #icantseemyface #gradschool #lesleyuniversity (at Boston, Massachusetts)

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That's my boy. #animationchico #thatsmyboy #proudfather #starwars #festivals #animation #chicoca (at Chico Theater Company)

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The 3rd Annual Animation Chico Festival just started. Come down to Chico Theater company until 4pm to see these amazing films! #animation #festivals #chicoca #stopmotion #computeranimation #2Danimation (at Chico Theater Company)

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I wrote an article in this month's issue of @videomaker magazine on planning for animation in your film. It also includes a handful of behind the scenes photos from my upcoming film 3 Keys. #animation #stopmotion #magazine #filmmaking #indiefilm #3keys (at Chico, California)

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My studio is getting cold but I have a few shots left to animate for 3 Keys. The music and sound design are done and now I'm fine-tuning the shots that bug me. The film should be done by the end of the month. #filmmaking #puppets #animation #stopmotion #3keys #joshfunk (at City of Chico)

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Our tree is up and #jackskellington is in place. Mission accomplished! #christmastree #nightmarebeforechristmas #christmas #stopmotion (at City of Chico)

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Check out the latest episode of Cinema Stash Re-Hash @csr_podcast. I talked with the guys about my stop-motion films, Animation Chico Festival, and the making of Beetlejuice. #podcasts #animation #stopmotion #animationchico #beetlejuice (at City of Chico)

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Only 6 shots left to animate for #3keys. #puppets #animation #stopmotion #filmmaking #practicalfx #joshfunk (at City of Chico)

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I'm about to give my first of five talks to the students at Chico High School today. This should be fun!#animation #stopmotion #filmmaking #puppets #joshfunk #chicoca #artisttalks (at Chico Senior High School)

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I turned the green screen lights off after animating and found this creepy shadow waiting for me. #shadows #puppets #creatures #stopmotion #animation #3keys #filmmaking #joshfunk (at City of Chico)