Above: two digital backgrounds by Ian Strandberg for scenes at Rippendell in The Dork of the Rings

Above: Muddle-earth map illustration by Jason Cytacki for the opening title sequence

Above: Ian Strandberg applies a baldcap for The Dork of the Rings

Above:  Digital rotating ring created by Mark Willis for The Dork of the Rings

We have an extremely talented art team assembled for this production and continue to recruit more artists to join the group. So feel free to e-mail us if you are interested in costuming, prop building, digital effects, sculpting, make-up, set design, graphic design and more.

IAN STRANDBERG (Digital FX, sculpture, costumes, make-up, props, design) Award-winning artist Ian was Art Coordinator for The Dork of the Rings and created a number of digital backgrounds for the film, special FX, props, make-up and more. His other film credits include Confederate Zombie Massacre!, Raven Gets A Life, Eenie Meenie Minie Die!, Trippin', Tequila Wormhole and Poultrygeist by Troma films.

ANDREW SWISHER (Design, props, costumes, bug wrangling) Andy, as we call him, created costumes and props for The Dork of the Rings. His other film credits include Trippin' and creating make-up for the music video Stealing Like A Hobbit starring  The Great Luke Ski.

JAMES PICKENS (Digital FX, cinematography) James was the technical director and an FX artist for The Dork of the Rings. His other film credits include Kill the Messenger, I'm Sorry Llama, Eenie Meenie Minie Die!, and Stealing Like A Hobbit.

TODD DAVIS (Sculpture, make-up, costumes) Todd is an avid costumer with two pieces on display in the South Bend Regional Museum of Art and he has won many awards for his art and costumes. His prior film experiences include Trippin' and The Dork of the Rings.

CHAD RAJSKI (Head Graphic Designer) is well-versed in graphic arts, 3-D animation and and fine art. A huge Harry Potter fan, he is very excited to be combining his love of art and Potter while working on this project.

JANICE BENNETT (Head Costume Designer) Janice created the award-winning costume for Randolf the Wizard in The Dork of the Rings. She will be designing and building the costumes for Professor Mumblemore in this film among others. She was also a recent winner in the International Costumer's Guild Future Fashion Costume Design Contest 

Our other artists include:

Jason Cytacki (Graphic Art), James Lowe (Web design, digital FX), Robert Lee (Digital backgrounds), Mark Willis (Digital FX), Matt Carter (Digital effects, match moving),  Brian Bullock (Illustrating), Paul Corazzo (Props), Zack & Gene Dylewski (Woodworking) and Brett Fountain (compositing).

Above: Todd Davis working on the underwerewolf face for Harvey Putter

Above: Internet troll costume by Andy Swisher, digital background by Robert Lee, and computer screen effects by James Lowe (who is also playing the troll) for The Dork of the Rings

Above:  Randolf the Wizard costume created by designer Janice Bennett for The Dork of the Rings

Above: Lardor landscape. Tower created by Ian Strandberg, sky and terrain matted by Nate Ferrone, tower texture, piggy bank creation, and animated car by James Lowe for The Dork of the Rings