J.R.R.R. (JIM) HARDISON
Jim Hardison, the writer of the epically silly epic fantasy novel Fish Wielder, is also the author of the Dark Horse comics graphic novel, The Helm, named one of 2010's Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens by YALSA (the Young American Library Association).
He started his professional career by co-writing and producing a low-budget direct-to-video feature, "The Creature From Lake Michigan". Making a bad film can be a crash course in the essential elements of good character and story, and "The Creature From Lake Michigan" was a tremendously bad film. He likes to think that he learned his lesson well, and after a brief stint recuperating as a freelance writer and film editor, he founded his own production company. During its seven-year run, he wrote, directed and edited live-action and animation productions, including educational films, television commercials and television pilots. Shifting his focus entirely to animation, he joined Will Vinton Studios in 1997. There he directed animated commercial and entertainment projects, including spots for M&M's, AT&T, Cingular Wireless and Kellogg's as well as episodic television (the UPN series Gary & Mike). While working at Vinton, he also co-wrote the television special "Popeye's Voyage: The Quest for Pappy" with actor Paul Reiser. He co-founded Character LLC in 2000--a company that advises brands and entertainment properties on their stories. While working at Character he gave story advice to many of the world's largest brands including Discovery Networks, Target, Verizon, Samsung, McDonalds and Walmart. He even appeared on NBC's "The Apprentice" as an expert adviser on brand characters. In addition, he's done character development work and wrote for the PBS children's television series "SeeMore's Playhouse". After 21 years, he finally completed "The Creature From Lake Michigan" to glowingly positive reviews from lovers of questionable cinema. These days, he lives in Portland, Oregon with his lovely wife, two amazing kids, one smart dog and one stupid dog. |
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