Jonah D. Ansell :: Writer & Director :: Los Angeles, CA

Cadaver

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:23:49 +0000

CADAVER is a bittersweet, animated love story written and directed by Jonah D. Ansell. The film stars Back to the Future’s Christopher Lloyd, Academy Award winner Kathy Bates and fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson. The film tells the story of a Cadaver who wakes up to say a last goodbye to his wife, but discovers a truth in death he didn’t know in life. The entire film was hand drawn with permanent markers and animated using Adobe After Effects. MTV has hailed the film as “darkly beautiful.” It is currently playing the festival circuit and being published as an adult picture book. More information can be found at cadaverthefilm.com.

First Bass

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:12:25 +0000

FIRST BASS is a bittersweet comedy written and produced by Jonah D. Ansell, directed by Phil Hodges and executive produced by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The film stars Mark Borchardt, star of Sundance Grand Jury winner American Movie, Greg Hollimon of Strangers With Candy, and Tavi Gevinson, editor-in-chief of the fashion/teen blog Rookie. Shot on-site at Chicago’s Wrigley Field and sponsored by Wendy’s, FIRST BASS tells the story of a 12-year-old music prodigy who tricks her mom into thinking she is practicing her instrument and instead sneaks out to Wrigley Field with the boy from across the street. But when she arrives at Wrigley, she discovers a truth about her divorced parents that changes her relationship with her mother and her instrument, forever.

Jump with Us

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:10:43 +0000

JUMP WITH US is a stop-motion Save The Date video written and produced by Jonah D. Ansell. It was featured on USA Today, Glamour, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, ABC, NBC, FOX and WGN. It features the original song “Take Me With You” by LA-based Palter Ego.

Noah’s Ark – The Musical

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:09:39 +0000

NOAH’S ARK – THE MUSICAL is a 1-min PSA commissioned by the CDC, written and produced by Jonah D. Ansell, directed by Elle Schneider. Shot in Ojai, CA, the humorous spot uses music, cows and a pied piper-protagonist bursting into song about an unlikely topic to lead a parade of 30+ people indoors. The spot strategically leverages shock, surprise and utter ridiculousness to drive awareness and conversation about an important, but not-so-salient issue.

Mom

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:08:05 +0000

MOM… is a national 2-min PSA commissioned by FEMA, written and directed by Jonah D. Ansell. Shot in Ojai, CA, the spot stars eight-year-old actress Bella Niems.

Lucky 13

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:06:51 +0000

LUCKY 13 is a music video produced by Jonah D. Ansell, performed by Nickelodeon star and singer/songwriter Ali Brustofski, lyrics by Danny James. The bubblepop, stop-motion story is a coming-of-age anthem for girls turning thirteen.

Bad at Stuff

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:05:54 +0000

BAD AT STUFF is a webseries produced by Jonah D. Ansell, written by and starring Last Comic Standing comedienne Aparna Nancherla. Directed by Amanda Ely, this series follows Aparna as she struggles to succeed at mundane, everyday tasks.

Better Save the Date

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:05:03 +0000

BETTER SAVE THE DATE is a series of nine humorous commercials written and directed by Jonah D. Ansell for JAMS sister site BetterSaveTheDate.com — about a fictitious STD outbreak spread by brides across America.

From the Hood to the Hedge

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:24:12 +0000

FROM DA ‘HOOD TO THE HEDGE is a reality TV show concept created and produced by Jonah D. Ansell, directed by Joshua Stickler and edited by Andy Giles.

Quitters

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:19:44 +0000

QUITTERS is a reality TV show concept created by Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Perry, scripted and produced by Jonah D. Ansell, directed by Jason Wong.