Brent Forrest

Technical Director at Marza Animation Planet
Filmmaker and Special Effects Technician

Tokyo, Japan

Member Since:
November 2020

Last online:
5 days ago

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About Brent

Brent is a Technical & Creative Director with a passion for storytelling and technical creativity. With a proven track record in animation, storyboarding, editing, sound design, compositing, special effects, programming, and writing, Brent brings a unique blend of skills to the table. His expertise in concept development and execution as a film director, combined with his ability to effectively collaborate with creative and production teams, makes him a valuable asset to any project.

Brent has a deep understanding of all aspects of animation, including the processes, needs, and challenges of various roles. He is known for his problem-solving skills, public speaking experience, and ability to deliver high-quality productions even under tight deadlines. Brent is approachable and down-to-earth, with a love for collaborating with others and finding innovative ways to bring stories to life.

Unique traits: Foosball expert

Gender:
Male

Height:
6'

Hair:
Bald

Hair color:
Brown

Eyes:
Blue

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

Photos

Working out story ideas before the screening

Videos

Loglines

Igor and Emily Budget: $10M - $30M | Fantasy ⋄ Comedy Faithful hunchback Igor tries to balance his work life with the challenge of raising his foster daughter in a world of monsters, madness and weird science.
Like and Follow Budget: $1M - $5M | Comedy ⋄ Adventure When a 6-foot tall talking smartphone gets infected with a virus, he, his owner and a friend from school journey across the country to find the source and possibly the cure. Through their adventures in the real and digital world they learn you can't rely on smartphones to solve all your problems.
The Last Laugh Budget: $5M - $10M | Drama ⋄ Comedy In a world ruled by North Korea, a group of animators at the last remaining cartoon studio on earth use humor and creative expression to survive and resist the oppressive regime.

Credits

Samurai Frog Golf (2021 - 2022)
Film (short) by Marza Animation Planet (Adventure and Animation) Director A retired frog samurai wants to spend his remaining years in peace on the golf course. But when he becomes the protector of a baby turtle he must draw his club for one more round. An animated amphibious adventure for golfers of all ages.
Oni: Thunder God's Tale (2022)
Series by Marza Animation Planet, Tonko House Technical director In a world filled with the oddball gods and monsters of Japanese mythology, one of the creature's free-spirited daughters, Onari, is determined to follow in the footsteps of the mighty heroes of lore.
CRACK (2021)
Film (short) by Forrest/Schlage Director Crack is a 3d animated short film created by Brent Forrest and Tobias Schlage featuring the music of David Arcus
Xpice (2020)
Film (Action) Special effects When robo-beasts and cyber-dudes collide it's up to the Xpice team to punch evil in its butt.
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
Film by Marza Animation Planet (Adventure and Comedy) Assistant Technical Director Sonic goes on a journey of self discovery to uncover the secret of the magic rings. Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey face off in the only video game-based movie worth the price of admission since James Cameron's Pong
The Peak (2019)
Film (Adventure and Horror) Editor, Story Artist, Special Effects, Character Rigger A young girl takes a trip into the heart of darkness in this accident-avoiding animated adventure. The pressure is on in this toilet based odyssey, streaming now on Youtube.
Like and Follow (2019)
Film by Forrest-Schlage (Comedy and Horror) Director, Animator, Editor, Effects When a young boy starts spending too much time in the real world - his eight foot tall talking smart phone helps him focus on what's really important.
Idol × Warrior: Miracle Tunes! (2017)
TV Series Special effects Magical girls transform and blast villains with musical magic. Believe it or not, from the director of Ichi the Killer
Cyborg 009: Call of Justice I (2016)
Film Special effects Cyborgs who have machine guns for fingers discuss international politics and then eventually beat the living hell out of each other.
Kong: King of the Apes (2016)
TV Series Special effects
Rudolf the Black Cat (2016)
Film (Adventure, Comedy and Drama) Rigger Rudolph the Black Cat must travel across Japan alone, and learn Kanji. I can't tell which is more horrifying.
Dirty Pool (2016)
Film (Comedy) Director A timeless tale of good versus not-so-good. A one man project with the help of one other man.
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (2015)
TV Series (Comedy) Animator
Cluck Yegger in Escape from the Planet of the Poultroid (2015)
Video Game Art department
Grojband (2013 - 2014)
TV Series Visual effects
Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (2014)
Film Visual effects
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
Film Special effects
Total Drama All Stars (2013)
TV Series Visual effects The longest running flash show ever created.
Astérix and Obélix: God Save Britannia (2012)
Film Special effects
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
Film Special effects
Crash Canyon (2011 - 2012)
TV Series Special effects
Stoked (2009)
TV Series by Elliott Animation (Comedy) Visual effects It's "6teen" but on the beach, and with longer necks.
RollBots (2009)
TV Series by Elliott Animation Modeller, Rigger, Title Credits Designer Sphere is not an option in this balls to the wall adventure following the exploits of the unfortunately named Spin as he battles both Robo-Globes and Cyber-Balls in this well-rounded family series.
Grossology (2006 - 2007)
TV Series (Comedy) Effects Supervisor
Get Ed (2005)
TV Series (Adventure) Special effects, Animator, Board Artist Ed is an "Electro-Genetically Engineered Cyber-Slueth" Or some such nonsense. It's by the numbers adventure in this wholly Canadian made CG adventure.
JoJo's Circus (2003 - 2004)
TV Series (Horror) Special effects Jojo the stop-motion clown helps children learn the importance of rig removal in this harmless Canadian series
Sincere Slugs (2003)
Film (short) by Brent Forrest Director My second ever short film. If you like barbershop quartet music and garden snails (and who doesn't) Then this one's for you.