Aaron Simpson (producer)
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Aaron Simpson | |
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Aaron Simpson (born June 23, 1971) an American animation producer best known as the founder of the animation website ColdHardFlash.com.[1]
A native of
Starting in 2006, Simpson served as Vice President, Animation Production and Development at JibJab, where he supervised Internet and mobile ventures.[3]
In 2012, Simpson directed Steve Jobs: Resurrection, an animated parody that coincided with the release of the iPhone 5. The video was viewed over a million times on YouTube.[4]
In 2013, Simpson, acting as one of the film's Executive Producers, helped formulate and execute the distribution strategy for Dick Figures: The Movie.[5]
Simpson is the current Vice President of Development at Disney Television Animation, where he is in charge of developing all new television series and shorts for the division.[6]
Awards
In 2006, Simpson was nominated as a Producer for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program at the 33rd Daytime Emmy Awards.[7]
References
- ^ R Blank, "How the web is changing Hollywood" Archived 2014-02-22 at the Wayback Machine, Adobe Edge, 01 July 2006
- ^ Sarah Baisley , "Aaron Simpson New JibJab Animation Production & Development VP", Animation World Network, 17 February 2006
- ^ Rafat Ali, "Industry Moves: Turner; MySpace; JibJab", Gigaom, 17 February 2006
- ^ Elmer-DeWitt, Philip, "Viral video: Apple's Steve Jobs is resurrected as a rap star" Archived March 29, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, CNN.com, 26 February 2013
- ^ Jillian Aubin, "YouTube Series 'Dick Figures' to Release Kickstarter-Financed Film", The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2013
- ^ Denise Petski (26 August 2015). "Disney Television Animation Bolsters Executive Ranks". Deadline Hollywood. (Penske Media Corporation). Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ^ "THE NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY ANNOUNCES 33RD ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARD NOMINATION" Archived 2020-09-18 at the Wayback Machine, EmmyOnline.com, 8 February 2006
External links
- Aaron Simpson at IMDb
- Cold Hard Flash
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