ANIMATION STUDIO

"A Critter Fable" explores themes of adapting and embracing disability. This fable, featuring music and artwork by Grace Fisher, highlights the path of a caterpillar whose disappointment in being unable to transform gets inspired by the colors and differences around him. The caterpillar realizes that even though he cannot fly, he can still add color to the world in his own special way. The transcendent power of art, music and nature combine to help us see the creativity and humanity in all people. A disability may change certain expectations about life but "We have a choice to remain slaves to our past expectations or we can be pioneers and embrace new possibilities".
The critters were created by children of all abilities in Santa Barbara!

"Waltz of the Waves" is a fable celebrating diversity & the spirit within. Kids created art that reflected their unique spirit which was then animated in an underwater adventure. Music and art by Grace Fisher performed Santa Barbara community musicians. Conducted by Andy Radford, animated by Luke Appelquist and recorded by 5th Circle Audio.