Kirk Demorest
Encyclopedia
Kirk Demorest is a filmmaker, writer, entrepreneur, editor and post production consultant. He is the co-founder of Arthouse
Films, Los Angeles, now known as the Arthouse Company, LLC. His film and editing work has been widely distributed internationally on television and DVD
.
, he transferred to Art Center College of Design
, Pasadena where he studied film alongside the likes of Tarsem Singh
, Michael Bay
, and Roger Avary. Since college, he has been involved with film and TV production and post production from everything from directing a television spot for Gig Magazine (that aired on MTV) to editing a series for Home & Garden Television.
's “Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
” where he worked for months alongside world-renowned animator Andreas Deja
in crafting the first Computer-generated imagery
animation versions of Disney characters: Mickey Mouse
, Minnie Mouse
, Donald Duck
, and Goofy
. Demorest was a contributing editor for the animated film “Brother Bear 2
” starring Mandy Moore
and Patrick Dempsey
.
' Emmy Award-nominated children's series for PBS “Curious George (TV series)
” starring William H. Macy
. He also was the editor for the DVD release of “The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
”.
for "Best Internet Video Premiere"http://home.earthlink.net/~no1nose/DVD_Awards/DVD.htm, beating out director Tony Scott
.
's Trigger Street Film Festival http://www.twominuteholiday.com, and is included on the DVD release for the feature film "Kwik Stop". The film has been seen by tens of thousands of viewers.
Films, Los Angeles, now known as the Arthouse Company, LLC. His film and editing work has been widely distributed internationally on television and DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
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Biography
After studying cinema at University of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
The University of California, Santa Barbara, commonly known as UCSB or UC Santa Barbara, is a public research university and one of the 10 general campuses of the University of California system. The main campus is located on a site in Goleta, California, from Santa Barbara and northwest of Los...
, he transferred to Art Center College of Design
Art Center College of Design
Art Center College of Design is a private college located in Pasadena, California, and was cited by BusinessWeek as one of the 60 best design schools in the world. The college’s industrial design program is consistently ranked number one by both DesignIntelligence and U.S...
, Pasadena where he studied film alongside the likes of Tarsem Singh
Tarsem Singh
Tarsem Dhandwar Singh , known professionally as Tarsem, is an Indian director who has worked on films, music videos, and commercials.- Life and career :...
, Michael Bay
Michael Bay
Michael Benjamin Bay is an American film director and producer. He is known for directing high-budget action films characterized by their fast edits, stylistic visuals and substantial practical special effects...
, and Roger Avary. Since college, he has been involved with film and TV production and post production from everything from directing a television spot for Gig Magazine (that aired on MTV) to editing a series for Home & Garden Television.
At Walt Disney Television Animation
Demorest was the editor for Walt Disney Television AnimationWalt Disney Television Animation
Disney Television Animation is an American animation studio that is the TV animation production arm of the Disney-ABC Television Group, owned by The Walt Disney Company, dedicated to creating, developing and producing animated television series, films, specials and other projects.Established in...
's “Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas is a computer-animated direct-to-video movie on VHS and DVD made by The Walt Disney Company in 2004. It is the sequel to Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas from 1999. The segments in this video feature Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, Max, Donald Duck, Daisy...
” where he worked for months alongside world-renowned animator Andreas Deja
Andreas Deja
Andreas Deja is as an animator most noted for his work at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Deja's creations include the Disney villains Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, Jafar from Aladdin and Scar from The Lion King. He is a recipient of the 2006 Winsor McCay Award.-Early life:Andreas Deja was born...
in crafting the first Computer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically, 3D computer graphics to special effects in art, video games, films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media...
animation versions of Disney characters: Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at The Walt Disney Studio. Mickey is an anthropomorphic black mouse and typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves...
, Minnie Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Minerva "Minnie" Mouse is an animated character created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney. The comic strip story "The Gleam" by Merrill De Maris and Floyd Gottfredson first gave her full name as Minerva Mouse. Minnie has since been a recurring alias for her. Minnie is currently voiced by actress Russi...
, Donald Duck
Donald Duck
Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created in 1934 at Walt Disney Productions and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald is most...
, and Goofy
Goofy
Goofy is a cartoon character created in 1932 at Walt Disney Productions. Goofy is a tall, anthropomorphic dog, and typically wears a turtle neck and vest, with pants, shoes, white gloves, and a tall hat originally designed as a rumpled fedora. Goofy is a close friend of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck...
. Demorest was a contributing editor for the animated film “Brother Bear 2
Brother Bear 2
The soundtrack to Brother Bear 2 was released August 15, 2006. It is available only on digital outlets such as iTunes and walmart.com. It includes the following tracks:#Dave Metzger - Opening: Brother Bear 2 – 0:34...
” starring Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore
Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore is an American singer-songwriter, actress and fashion designer. Moore became famous as a teenager in the late 1990s, after the release of her teen pop albums So Real, I Wanna Be with You, and Mandy Moore. In 2007, she took an adult pop-folk direction with the release of...
and Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Galen Dempsey is an American actor, known for his role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Prior to Grey's Anatomy he made several television appearances and was nominated for an Emmy Award...
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At Universal Animation Studios
Demorest edited the Universal Animation StudiosUniversal Animation Studios
Universal Animation Studios , is an American animation studio which is a division of Universal Studios....
' Emmy Award-nominated children's series for PBS “Curious George (TV series)
Curious George (TV series)
Curious George is an animated television series based on the Curious George children's book series, which features Jeff Bennett as the voice of The Man with the Yellow Hat. Frank Welker, who voiced George in the 2006 feature film, returns here as the voice of Curious George. The stories of Season...
” starring William H. Macy
William H. Macy
William Hall Macy, Jr. is an American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. He is also a teacher and director in theater, film and television. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though...
. He also was the editor for the DVD release of “The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit is the title of book, a play, and a film inspired by the Uncle Remus stories. The central character's actual name is Br'er Rabbit, but the title is simplified as "Brer." The film also has the distinction to be the second film to be released by Universal Studios under...
”.
Since My Last Dance
Demorest won a tie award for his short film, Since My Last Dance, in 2003 with legendary director John WooJohn Woo
John Woo Yu-Sen SBS is a Hong Kong-based film director and producer. Recognized for his stylised films of highly choreographed action sequences, Mexican standoffs, and use of slow-motion, Woo has directed several notable Hong Kong action films, among them, A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, Hard...
for "Best Internet Video Premiere"http://home.earthlink.net/~no1nose/DVD_Awards/DVD.htm, beating out director Tony Scott
Tony Scott
Anthony D. L. "Tony" Scott is an English film director. His films include Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123, and Unstoppable...
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Two Minute Holiday
Demorest wrote and directed this film which was an official selection in actor Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey, CBE is an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and crooner. He grew up in California, and began his career as a stage actor during the 1980s, before being cast in supporting roles in film and television...
's Trigger Street Film Festival http://www.twominuteholiday.com, and is included on the DVD release for the feature film "Kwik Stop". The film has been seen by tens of thousands of viewers.