The Brave Locomotive OST
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone!
I'm pleased to share a download link to the original score for The Brave Locomotive here!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
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For Your Consideration
The Brave Locomotive has reached 4.8 million views in less than a month! Thank you so much for supporting our film!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
The Hollywood Reporter
The Brave Locomotive just got a wonderful mention in The Hollywood Reporter today!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Norwich Film Festival - Best Animated Film
Many thanks to Norwich Film Festival for awarding Best Animated Film to The Brave Locomotive!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Patreon Update!
Hi, everyone!
Now that the film is finished and released into the world, I want to share what this Patreon means for The Brave Locomotive moving forward.
I'm in the process of creating an art book (just like the making-of book I helped create for One Small Step), behind-the-scenes videos for the YouTube chann...
2023-11-30 21:42:26 +0000 UTC View Post3.6 Million Views!
The Brave Locomotive received 3.6 million views in its first two weeks on YouTube! Thank you so much, everyone! The long journey to completion was worth it. 🚂⌛️
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Website Updated!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
I couldn't be more thankful for all of you, my whole crew, and the incredibly warm public reception to our film!
I've updated the website for the film to be a more comprehensive hub for all things The Brave Locomotive!
Wishing you and yours all the best this holiday weekend.
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Art Book
We are strongly considering an art book for The Brave Locomotive. Is this something you would be interested in? I am templating it based on the book I helped make for One Small Step.
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Linus Plush Update!
The Linus plush is coming soon!
Many thanks again to our friends at GimmeSwag for reaching out to us.
You can follow updates on the landing page here:
https://achesworth.gimmeswag.com
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
The Brave Locomotive ONLINE!
The Brave Locomotive is online at last! I can't thank all of you enough who patiently and generously supported this film for so long! We couldn't have done it without you!
It's time to let the world enjoy everyone's hard work and contributions!
You can share the film with friends, colleagues and loved ones using playable links here on:
YouTube
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Oscar Qualifying Short Films!
Incredibly grateful and honored to have The Brave Locomotive included among so many incredible films this year! So proud of our crew!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Happy Halloween!
Be safe out there...
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
LightBox Expo!
Had a fantastic afternoon at LightBox Expo on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who attended our packed screening and making-of for The Brave Locomotive! It was incredibly touching. I wish I could have stayed longer! Looking forward to next year!
Hope to see you at CTN Expo in a few weeks where I'll be presenting again!
Your humble engineer,
A...
Kinolights Prize at BIAF 2023!
I received the message that The Brave Locomotive won the Short Film Kinolights Prize at Bucheon
International Animation Festival literally while our son was being born a few days ago! Thank you so much to everyone on the festival committee for celebrating our work!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Screening at Disney
A little over two months ago we got to screen The Brave Locomotive at Walt Disney Animation Studios with composer Tom Hambleton.
What a privilege to present the film at the institution that inspired it, and on their 100th year. I couldn't have imagined a more fitting final chapter for the project when we began it years ago.
The first photo of Tom and me is in front of the projects I was fortunate to be involved with during my time as a Disney animator.
LightBox Expo 2023
Thrilled to share I'll be at LightBox Expo 2023 for a screening of The Brave Locomotive followed by a making-of and Q&A! Hope to see you there!
More schedule details below:
https://2023.lightboxexpo.com/schedule/
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Official Selection at Norwich, UK!
Honored to share that The Brave Locomotive is an Official Selection at Norwich Film Festival in Norwich, UK this year!
Screening details here:
https://www.norwichfilmfestival.co.uk/films/official-selection-2023/the-brave-locomotive/
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Linus Plushie
I'm excited to share that following our merchandise poll, the company GimmeSwag reached out about partnering on a plushie for Linus!
Today I approved their design team's template following a few rounds of feedback about look and feasibility. Once the physical prototype is evaluated and approved, I will promote a link for pre-orders!
We only need 200 pre-orders for them to be made! They will be ready in time for the...
2023-09-19 04:17:00 +0000 UTC View PostOfficial Selection at WFF!
Honored to have The Brave Locomotive be an Official Selection at Warsaw International Film Festival!
Screening details here:
https://wff.pl/en/film/the-brave-locomotive
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Official Selection at Aesthetica in York, UK!
Thrilled to share that The Brave Locomotive is an Official Selection at Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York, UK this year!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Another review from HollyShorts!
Many thanks to Pedro Lima for this wonderful review of The Brave Locomotive following the HollyShorts Film Festival!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Review from HollyShorts!
An absolutely lovely review of The Brave Locomotive by William J. Hammon.
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Cartoon Brew Featured Article!
I'm thrilled to share this terrific new piece by Cartoon Brew featuring The Brave Locomotive!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Official Selection at BIAF in Korea!
Honored to share that The Brave Locomotive is an Official Selection at Bucheon International Animation Festival in Korea!
If it wasn't exactly the week our second baby is due in October, we would have loved to make a family trip overseas for it!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
2D & 3D Animation Film Festival Awards!
I'm thrilled to share that The Brave Locomotive just won five awards at the 2D & 3D Animation Film Festival in Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Italy! Congratulations to everyone on the team!
This is our film's third win for Best Original Score, and first win for Best Original Song! Hooray for Tom Hamble...
Independent Shorts Awards!
Wow! Many thanks to Independent Shorts Awards for awarding our film in four categories, including Best Animation Short!
Congratulations to Tom Hambleton for Best Original Score!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
Animation Magazine!
Animation Magazine wrote this lovely piece about The Brave Locomotive at L.A. Shorts International Film Festival!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew
LA Screening Times
The Brave Locomotive is playing all week at the Cinelounge Sunset in LA! If you would like the opportunity to see it on the big screen ...
2023-08-01 21:51:39 +0000 UTC View PostBest Animation - L.A. Shorts Fest Premiere
So thrilled to share that The Brave Locomotive won Best Animation at its in-person premiere at L.A. Shorts International Film Festival, instantly qualifying it for Academy Award consideration.
I couldn't be more grateful for this outcome for my incredible crew, and to all of you who have so generously supported the project over the last three years.
Our sincerest thanks to the festival committee, the ot...
2023-08-01 04:15:34 +0000 UTC View Post1-Week Theatrical Run in Los Angeles!
The Brave Locomotive will have a 1-week theatrical run in Los Angeles sometime in the beginning of August (most likely August 4-11 in Glendale!)
Come see every grain of high-definition hand-drawn texture with glorious 5.1 surround sound! More details and exact screening times coming soon!
Your humble engineer,
Andrew