FOT and Angus

2011-08-10T00:31:00.001+12:00

Episode 1

2011-08-09T22:44:00.000+12:00

Episode 2

2011-08-08T10:58:00.000+12:00

Episode 3

2011-08-07T20:34:00.000+12:00

Episode 4

2011-08-06T20:15:00.000+12:00

Episode 5

2011-08-05T17:47:00.000+12:00

Episode 6

2011-08-04T10:11:00.000+12:00

Episode 7

2011-08-03T10:35:00.001+12:00

Episode 8

Bye bye Fotty bye bye. This is the final episode in the first series of FOT & Angus. Thanks to everyone for the support. Hopefully we get the chance to make another series.

2010-07-29T15:47:00.001+12:00

Queensland Modern Art Gallery Exhibition

The old FOT 'the next big thing' short was recently displayed at the Queensland Modern Art Gallery. Next stop Victoria National Gallery in Melbourne.

2010-07-05T12:42:00.000+12:00

FOT-Episode 7 deleted scene

2010-06-29T12:17:00.001+12:00

Tee-shirts for the sale
Be the envy of your friend with this hot FOT t-shirt. Available in ladies and Man sizes and numerous colours. Buy shirt here

2010-06-29T11:49:00.000+12:00

FOT-EP6 part1

Extended version of the first part of the GYM episode. (sfx not included)

2010-06-27T17:18:00.000+12:00

FOT-EP4 part4

A small clip from FOT as featured on Radiradirah. FOT discovers a mysterious hole in the wall.

2010-06-01T13:40:00.000+12:00

Deleted Scene EP1 (animatic)

2010-05-15T11:16:00.000+12:00

RADIRADIRAH

FOT makes his NZ television debut on the sketch comedy show RadiRadiRah from May 21st 9:30pm TV3. FOT is created by Alex Dron, co-written with Karl Wills and voiced by Rhys Darby.

2010-02-19T17:37:00.001+13:00

FOT-bloopers from alex dron on Vimeo.

the out takes

That pretty much concludes the FOT the next big thing animated extravaganza, which was done as a voice test for the character FOT. Production is now under way for 8 one minute skits for a Television show, RadiRadiRah to air here in New Zealand mid year on TV3 , a mix of live action and animated segments. The skits are again written by myself and Karl Wills and spiced with some Rhys Darby improv.

2010-02-10T08:22:00.000+13:00

FOT part 5 from alex dron on Vimeo.

...FOT tries to impress the pants off Toni.

2010-01-18T18:30:00.000+13:00

FOT part 4 from alex dron on Vimeo.

FOT debates the values of player rotation with Angus.

2010-01-11T16:09:00.000+13:00

FOT part 3 from alex dron on Vimeo.

FOT explains out to Angus why HE is awesome and Angus is not so awesomes. More parts coming soon.

2010-01-05T15:47:00.000+13:00

FOT 'the next big thing' part 2 from alex dron on Vimeo.

The next installment of FOT. The infamous shower scene.

2009-12-16T18:00:00.000+13:00

FOT 'the next big thing' part 1 from alex dron on Vimeo.

This is the first installment to FOT 'the next big thing'. Following the big game, FOT attempts to score brownie points with coach.

2009-11-14T11:15:00.000+13:00

Lone Star International Film Festival

FOT will be screening at the Lone Star IFF in Fort Worth, Texas on Sat 14th of November at 5:00pm. Looks like a fotastic festival with another great short, Don Hertzfeldts ' I'm So Proud Of You ', also playing.

2009-11-05T13:51:00.000+13:00

WARNING-MAY CAUSE JEALOUSY

"Two animated pieces impress (at the 'Show Me Shorts Film Festival')....Alex Dron's FOT:The Next Big Thing, about a comically self deluded football player. The combination of deceptively simple animation, Rhys Darby's voice, unique delivery and spot-on riffing is an inspired match, and I wouldn't be surprised if the title is more than a little propehtic" NZ Listner November 7 2009.

2009-10-30T10:07:00.000+13:00

FOT a Winner

FOT was not surprised to pick up the best international animation award at the rhysently completed Illinois IFF. So congratulations to Illinois for recognising.

2009-10-23T13:02:00.000+13:00

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL

known as the screen writers festival of festivals, the Austin FF is on now. FOT was written by Alex Dron, Karl Wills and Rhys Darby and is playing at the fest with some fantastic shorts from around the globe.

"Past participants of the Festival & Conference include Sydney Pollack, Wes Anderson, James L. Brooks, Joel & Ethan Coen, Russell Crowe, Barry Levinson, Robert Altman, Darren Star, Robert Duvall, Buck Henry, Dennis Hopper, Lawrence Kasdan, John Landis, Claire Danes, Garry Shandling, Susannah Grant, Bryan Singer, Oliver Stone, Sandra Bullock, Jason Schwartzman, Harold Ramis, and Owen Wilson, to name just a few"

2009-10-11T15:37:00.000+13:00

A wee peek into FOTs caravan/bedroom..Mum, you'll recognize the bed spread there. There was an article about FOT in the Heralds Timeout section on Thursday.

2009-10-06T09:20:00.000+13:00

A layout of the beautiful town of Gacton( 50% Foxton + 20% Levin + 20 % Fielding +20% Shannon). illustrated by Phillip Drons

2009-09-20T19:23:00.000+12:00

COMIC CON/ LA SHORTS FEST

A few pics from San Diego Comic con and the LA shorts fest...special favourite is the puppet master beside Elmo there.

2009-09-12T12:35:00.000+12:00

FOT FOLK FAN ART

Wow, a big thanks to Maree Hancock from Hamilton, NZ for this stylish cross stitch. In more festival news, FOT is playing at the opening night of the Milwaukee Short Film Festival on the 11th of Sept and is nominated for best animation at the Rome International Film Festival also on the 11th of Sept.

2009-08-24T16:19:00.000+12:00

This is the outskirts of the township of Gacton...FOTs stomping ground. In unrelated upcoming festival news, FOT is having his European Premiere at the Strasbourg International Film Festival on August 31st. Also thanks to everyone who turned up to the Academy accredited Rhode Island IFF screenings held rhysently.

2009-07-16T17:14:00.000+12:00

LA SHORTS FEST

Just an example of the hot talent that's on show at the 13th Annual LA Shorts Fest.

As officially recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences, some of these films may go on to receive Oscar nominations. In the past, 33 films have received Oscar nominations with 11 winning the coveted Oscar statue."

2009-07-07T13:37:00.000+12:00

FOT at Comic-con

Breaking news just in... there will be a screening of FOT-'The Next Big Thing' at Comic con, San Diego on July 24th at 3:30 pm. A short Q and A will follow the presentation. Looking forward to seeing you there.

2009-07-03T10:23:00.000+12:00

Animation Block Party announces 2009 Line up

'This year’s festival features over 80 films selected from close to 600 submissions. All genres of animation are represented- from traditional shorts to experimental pieces. Notable films at Animation Block Party 2009 include Puffer Girl, a new film from Academy Award winner Joan C. Gratz as well as new work from Academy Award nominees Bill Plympton, Geza M. Toth and Don Hertzfeldt. 2009 Student Academy Award winning film Alice’s Attic from Robyn Yannoukos of UCLA will be screened. Other standouts include SXSW winners Shaman by Luc Perez, Sweet Dreams by Kirsten Lepore, and Alex Dron’s FOT: The Next Big Thing starring Rhys Darby of HBO’s Flight of the Concords.

2009-05-29T17:11:00.000+12:00

Detroit Short Film Festival

Detroit opens its arms to FOT this weekend for the 'Detroit festival of Shorts'. Looks like a great line up..so mosey on down.

2009-05-12T11:31:00.000+12:00

FOT Dominates

'FOT- the next big thing' just collected the golden flamingo for the greatest comedy short in the South Beach International Animation Festival.

2009-05-06T14:38:00.000+12:00

Fab FOT knits

Be the envy of all your friends with these swell new additions to the FOT stables. The last ones sold like hotcakes, so pre order now at Alex@yukfoo.net to avoid missing out...

2009-04-14T10:54:00.000+12:00

A collection of FOTs buddies.

2009-03-24T10:01:00.000+13:00

If you're in Miami,US this weekend (march 28), FOT, the next big thing is having its international premier at the Southbeach International Animation Festival.
Also this weekend, the Animation Block Party is having a best of 2008 showing in Boston.

2009-03-17T10:33:00.000+13:00

colour version of the greatest soldier the world has ever seen.

2009-03-01T20:22:00.000+13:00

A sneak peak of some behind the scenes action from 'The boat That Rocked'. Some actual FOT stuff coming soon...hold tight

The Boat that Rocked

2009-02-08T18:23:00.001+13:00

Some promotional posters from Rhys' new feature 'The Boat that Rocked' directed by Richard Curtis, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman. Trailer coming soon.

Yes Man

2009-02-03T10:10:00.000+13:00

FOT the next big thing- trailer

2008-12-19T13:35:00.000+13:00

Official trailer for FOT the next big thing, written by Alex Dron, Karl Wills and Rhys Darby. Animated by Alex Dron.

FOT premiere

2008-12-18T20:29:00.000+13:00

FOT- 'the next big thing' has its world premiere at Rhys Darby's live stand up show at Sky City theatre in Auckland on the 20th and 21st of December.

FOT render

2008-12-08T20:02:00.001+13:00

Fot in action yet again...Conceived by comic genius Karl Wills, drawn in illustrator by myself..then polished to the nines by the talented Mr Woric.

FOT knits

2008-11-25T17:36:00.001+13:00

Hot from the workshop are these fab FOT knits.

Pre-order now at Alex@yukfoo.net to save from disappointment

FOT soldier

2008-11-11T17:06:00.000+13:00

Concept art for the next episode of FOT courtesy of The ComicBook Factory. FOT joins the army.....comedy ensues.

BIAF

2008-10-26T18:47:00.000+13:00

Heading across the ditch to the Brisbane International Animation Festival on Wednesday. Looking forward to see FOT demolish the competition in the international animation section.
A Reminder that the 28th of October is World Animation day...so make sure you have lots of cake.

fot-champion of the world

2008-10-24T13:35:00.000+13:00

A re-post of the first FOT short, FOT-champion of the world.

There's one in every class. The Kid that wants to play on the good team so bad it hurts. This poor little fella really thinks he's quite the buff babe magnet. Unfortunately for him, he's just not cut out for athletics. Plus, his head is so big it needs its own zip code.

available for hi res download at
http://dekku.blogspot.com/search?q=fot+alex+dron

Darby DVD

2008-10-20T10:22:00.000+13:00

Rhys' stand up DVD has been released in the UK and in New Zealand. A fot clip/trailer is in the extras and is receiving rave reviews.

"Packed with 'hilarious' extras including an interview with Rhys, outtakes and bonus sketches and 'more' "

www.amazon.co.uk

Update alert

2008-10-15T12:43:00.001+13:00

Some boss new fan art has arrived from an anonymous contributor. Also thanks to all those that made it along to the Rome international film festival to see fot. Pencil in the 29th of October if you are in Brisbane to rub shoulders with fot at the Brisbane international animation festival.

FOT v Roger

2008-07-16T10:25:00.000+12:00

Rhys 'fot' Darby just completed this Nike ad with the Fed....

fostival fest cont...

2008-07-10T16:36:00.001+12:00

Since you're going to be in New York on the 25-27th of July you might as well pop over the bridge to Brooklyn and watch FOT perform at the animation block party...should be a hoot.

fotsival news

2008-07-09T12:14:00.000+12:00

While you're in Christchurch this week you should check out FOT at the Canterbury Short film Festival on Thursday 7:30 pm at the ChCh Art gallery.

http://www.belladonna.org.nz/

FOT doodles

2008-06-26T13:24:00.001+12:00

A selection of some of fots awesome fun times

Fan art

2008-06-05T10:38:00.000+12:00

Bit more fan art from Phil of Palmerston, a lovely rendering of FOT in acrylic on canvas. Thanks Phil its fantastics

VOTE for FOT

2008-04-15T13:12:00.000+12:00

FOT has been nominated as the best animated short out of New Zealand at the channelfrederator awards in New York, June 4th. So its a call to action to vote for your favourite short..which is FOT by the way...ta very much

click on the top link on the right of page....now dammit..and head to the 'kiwi awards' section.

FOTs new buddies

2008-03-28T16:44:00.001+13:00

Heres a few concepts for some additional characters in the FOT universe...Theres little foxy on the left there..she lives next to FOT and most definitely does not have a crush on him..then theres Dave , the dangerous cool guy and lets FOT linger in his coolness vibe..mainly to piss off the Toni.

fan art

2008-03-12T14:22:00.000+13:00

wow..this is really exciting, FOT got his first piece of fan art which arrived in the mail box today..thanks to Dimitri Chtgheglovski from Kaluzhskoye Shosse (Russia)

FOT..the beginnings

2008-03-06T10:35:00.000+13:00

this was a little animation done a couple of years
ago..as an introduction to FOTs town/environment.
A 50's inspired small rural town in middle New Zealand.

FOT- "the next big thing" sample

2008-01-10T18:00:00.000+13:00

A sample from the new episode of FOT-featuring
the comedy stylings of Rhys Darby 'flight of the choncords'

buddies

2007-12-05T20:38:00.001+13:00

ANgus is pretty much Fots best bud and neighbours. he's three years older than FOT...but they're in the same class...for everything....its not that he's stoopid..he failed on purpose so he could be held back hang out with FOT....three times...suffers severe hyperhidrosis..

...and this is KEENAN KEENLEAVES......FOT suspects he stole his new reebok pumps..all smiles but heart of coal...

FOT-stills

2007-11-16T18:19:00.000+13:00

a couple of images from the animation....yummy cheerleaders and attentive dogs..

FOTs brother-NOODLES

2007-11-16T18:08:00.000+13:00

Fots brother, noodles on the way home from his christmas party

THE JOCKS

2007-11-16T17:18:00.000+13:00

FOTS heroes/tormentors

missing bike

2007-11-16T11:37:00.000+13:00

If anyone has seen FOTs bicycle...it was stolen from the West End "the best end" school bike sheds... fot was behind the sheds pashing his arm...Picture above was taken a while ago..when he had a black line...