Denver Jackson
@djaxx.bsky.social
Asian Canadian. He/Him. Filmmaker trying to make original films & share anything I've learnt. Made two solo animated feature films. The Crown of Babylon and the Worlds Divide
My very first feature film that I completed almost 6 years ago is now available on digital! This, almost 2hr film, took me around 2 yrs to complete & was a huge learning experience in experimenting with this animation pipeline which I use to this day. Out on Prime or AppleTV!
Playing around with procreate dreams. Animating/relaxing.
The camera overhead section my fight scene was made after I saw "The Worlds Divide" by @djaxx.bsky.social Its a great shot and fight. And I can't wait for the general public to see it. Feels weird to have used a movie that isnt actually out yet for inspiration. My Animation: youtu.be/PNs3chvtEqo
Bound By A Cycle: Animated Action Short Film
YouTube video by Slater
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@animspotlight3d.bsky.social · 2mo agoLate addition, but I also wanted to highlight @djaxx.bsky.social's "The Worlds Divide" an entire 2 hour movie he created single handily without any GenAI. I have seen it and can't wait till the general public can to, its something REALLY special and I can't wait for more to see it #animation
Thank you animspotlight!
@animspotlight3d.bsky.social · 2mo agoLate addition, but I also wanted to highlight @djaxx.bsky.social's "The Worlds Divide" an entire 2 hour movie he created single handily without any GenAI. I have seen it and can't wait till the general public can to, its something REALLY special and I can't wait for more to see it #animation
Plugging indie cartoons I’m in: Lackadaisy (@lackadaisy.bsky.social ) Zipped Up (@sillyminny.bsky.social ) This N That (@blackzork.bsky.social ) Gaslight District (@nickszopko.bsky.social ) Bunlith (@b0tster.yeag.gay ) World’s Divide (@djaxx.bsky.social ) Revamped (@revampedroses.bsky.social )
From the animated trailer directed by POTTO Collective for "La Langue des Vipères", a graphic novel by Juliette Brocal, published today in France by Rue de Sèvres. Full video >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH56...
First teaser for "The Ghost In The Shell" anime series by Science Saru studio. Directed by Mokochan (+ Shuhei Handa on character designs & animation). Coming in July. Full official video >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-01...
The 3 best films of 2025 THE WORLD'S DIVIDE By @djaxx.bsky.social NE ZHA 2 by Yu Yang FANTASTIC 4: FIRST STEPS by Matt Shakman
Listen to me on the vfx process podcast now live! youtu.be/0dDR0N_pHmQ?...
What It REALLY Takes to Make an Animated Feature Film ALONE
YouTube video by The VFX Process
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I just want to say, I’m several episodes into this, and I’m absolutely digging this series. It’s a wonderful retro-future-punk story and world, with outstanding set design and compelling characters, with notes of Studio Ghibli.
Esluna: The First Monolith - YouTube
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Denver Jackson@djaxx.bsky.social · 2y agoUsed all my life savings to survive 2yrs while I animate 14-18hrs/day, 7days/wk, for the duration of production. Completed the film with the help of @kickstarter.com and began the film festival circuit; Annecy, Pixelatl, Ottawa, Sitges, Heartland, Filmquest. Currently figuring out a public release!
Happy to see @djaxx.bsky.social's The Worlds Divide taking the #1 spot in September's click activity on the Swordfight & Spaceflights website. 🥳 Link: swordfightsandspaceflights.com/2025/09/20/e...
With my new feature film, trying to figure out how to do this properly. My last feature was made for about $135 000 but that really only covers post vo, sound, & music (with most still working at super low pay). I wasn’t paid either & had to self fund. Trying to get proper funding now.
Denver Jackson@djaxx.bsky.social · 2y agoUsed all my life savings to survive 2yrs while I animate 14-18hrs/day, 7days/wk, for the duration of production. Completed the film with the help of @kickstarter.com and began the film festival circuit; Annecy, Pixelatl, Ottawa, Sitges, Heartland, Filmquest. Currently figuring out a public release!
Id love to see more folks who cover Indie Animation have a chat with creators like Denver Jackson. I checked out THE WORLDS DIVIDE AND I think alot can be learned from this incredibly impressive project. I like this story a bunch and Im really interested in the filmmaking behind it!
Denver Jackson@djaxx.bsky.social · 10mo agoThank you everyone who checked out the limited release! We are still trying to get distribution so if you haven’t seen it, keep posted. You can sign up for our newsletter (link in the comments)! & if you’re an film reviewer & want a screener link, dm me with your site!
Thank you everyone who checked out the limited release! We are still trying to get distribution so if you haven’t seen it, keep posted. You can sign up for our newsletter (link in the comments)! & if you’re an film reviewer & want a screener link, dm me with your site!
Denver Jackson@djaxx.bsky.social · 2y agoUsed all my life savings to survive 2yrs while I animate 14-18hrs/day, 7days/wk, for the duration of production. Completed the film with the help of @kickstarter.com and began the film festival circuit; Annecy, Pixelatl, Ottawa, Sitges, Heartland, Filmquest. Currently figuring out a public release!
Okay … this is going in my “To Watch” pile …
Denver Jackson@djaxx.bsky.social · 2y agoUsed all my life savings to survive 2yrs while I animate 14-18hrs/day, 7days/wk, for the duration of production. Completed the film with the help of @kickstarter.com and began the film festival circuit; Annecy, Pixelatl, Ottawa, Sitges, Heartland, Filmquest. Currently figuring out a public release!
I finally found time to watch @djaxx.bsky.social’s THE WORLDS DIVIDE and when it finds its stride, it doesn’t let go! It’s got alot of slick visuals, a clever setup and a really intriguing message. Denver built alot of this amazing project on his own so go support him when you can! 🔥
Denver Jackson@djaxx.bsky.social · 2y agoUsed all my life savings to survive 2yrs while I animate 14-18hrs/day, 7days/wk, for the duration of production. Completed the film with the help of @kickstarter.com and began the film festival circuit; Annecy, Pixelatl, Ottawa, Sitges, Heartland, Filmquest. Currently figuring out a public release!
WE JUST GOT 10K TO MAKE SOME INDIE ANIMATION. Giving thanks to @legendsanimated for this grant. Every dollar counts, and this extra 10K allows us to make even more animation!!! #indieanimtion #art #animation #magicalgirls
I saw it a couple days ago. Super incredible for what it is! Fascinating twist ending too. Mad respect for what you brought into the world. Great stuff!
Please go watch this film, 10/10
Denver Jackson@djaxx.bsky.social · 2y agoUsed all my life savings to survive 2yrs while I animate 14-18hrs/day, 7days/wk, for the duration of production. Completed the film with the help of @kickstarter.com and began the film festival circuit; Annecy, Pixelatl, Ottawa, Sitges, Heartland, Filmquest. Currently figuring out a public release!
Today is the LAST DAY to purchase (pay-what-you-can) tickets to watch Worlds Divide during its limited run — grab them today and you’ll have 5 days to listen to me voice [REDACTED]’s [REDACTED], my first named feature-length AND animation character!! 💥 Watch here: watch.eventive.org/wd/play/68b1...
The Worlds Divide | The Worlds Divide
Young Natomi is suddenly transported from a post-apocalyptic world to the magical world of Esluna, abundant with vegetation. Here she must take her place as the rightful ruler by facing the evil Queen...
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Denver Jackson@djaxx.bsky.social · 2y agoUsed all my life savings to survive 2yrs while I animate 14-18hrs/day, 7days/wk, for the duration of production. Completed the film with the help of @kickstarter.com and began the film festival circuit; Annecy, Pixelatl, Ottawa, Sitges, Heartland, Filmquest. Currently figuring out a public release!
I only had enough savings to survive for 2 yrs without an income so it was a crazy mad rush from beginning to end to make this film. No time to second guess or think. Ticket sales end tomorrow but if you buy a ticket, you’ll have it for 5 days then it’s gone!
Matthew Carvery@handle.invalid · 10mo agoOnly a few days left to catch this brilliant animated film made mostly by one guy over the course of 2 years. It's PWYC so no reason not to go check it out before it's gone. watch.eventive.org/wd/play/68b1...
Only a few days left to catch this brilliant animated film made mostly by one guy over the course of 2 years. It's PWYC so no reason not to go check it out before it's gone. watch.eventive.org/wd/play/68b1...
The Worlds Divide | The Worlds Divide
Young Natomi is suddenly transported from a post-apocalyptic world to the magical world of Esluna, abundant with vegetation. Here she must take her place as the rightful ruler by facing the evil Queen...
watch.eventive.org
So fascinated to know people’s preferred watching order! Thanks @novanone.bsky.social! So cool to hear this!
none📱@novanone.bsky.social · 10mo agoI am SO glad I watched The First Monolith before watching The Worlds Divide. What an absolutely stellar duology with a mystery that was SO fun to put together piece by piece. You got a couple more days to support @djaxx.bsky.social's Esluna project, so please do yourself a favor and do it!
I am SO glad I watched The First Monolith before watching The Worlds Divide. What an absolutely stellar duology with a mystery that was SO fun to put together piece by piece. You got a couple more days to support @djaxx.bsky.social's Esluna project, so please do yourself a favor and do it!
Here are some bg paintings I did for the worlds divide. The camera moves down these backgrounds which is why they’re so tall. You can watch the film here for a limited time only: watch.eventive.org/wd/play/68b1...
Denver Jackson@djaxx.bsky.social · 2y agoUsed all my life savings to survive 2yrs while I animate 14-18hrs/day, 7days/wk, for the duration of production. Completed the film with the help of @kickstarter.com and began the film festival circuit; Annecy, Pixelatl, Ottawa, Sitges, Heartland, Filmquest. Currently figuring out a public release!
