These are the first two parts in a series of four collaborative animations by Iridium Productions, Empire S.N.A.F.U. Restoration Project, and Setravision.   Parts 1 & 2 had their unofficial screen debut at the recent Boston Underground Film Festival.   All four animations were shown as part of the Empire S.N.A.F.U. Restoration Project installation at the recent Mobius ArtRages Benefit.   See all of the Symbiote’s antics at the upcoming Reelfest, running from May 28th to June 1st at The Somerville Theatre.

This is a re-creation of an animation originally created by the homeless visionary known as “S.N.A.F.U”.  Though S.N.A.F.U’s original films are missing, presumed destroyed, the articulated model of the Symbiote and many of the other oddities seen in the film, are the original relics assembled by S.N.A.F.U.  In the years since S.N.A.F.U’s death, The Empire S.N.A.F.U Restoration Project has labored in collaboration with like-minded individuals and organizations to bring S.N.A.F.U.’s legacy to the public.

This animated production is a joint venture with Iridium Productions and Setravision.

These Symbiote animations were staged, shot, and edited at the Iridium Productions studio.  Several objects and the projected artworks were employed from Juliet Schneider’s collection.

Setravision was formed in 1999 by  multimedia artist, designer and instructor Garabed Setrakian. In addition to his integral role as animator, technical consultant & post-production wizard,  Garabed made use of his Arabic influenced calligraphy to create the Symbiote title sigil.

Music on Parts 3 & 4 is by Birdorgan.

Neoscientific Dancer I,  1996

This was made on the Red Set.  It was shot on b&w super8 film.

Globes,  1995

This is my first animation. It was shot on super8 film, and transferred to video.