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The Mantis Parable
Created by Josh Staub

Male
34 years old
Burbank, CA
United States



Last Login: 4/30/2009
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   The Mantis Parable's Film Bio
Websitethemantisparable.com
DirectorsJosh Staub
AwardsPalm Springs International Festival of Short Films*
AWARD: Best Animation
AWARD: Future Filmmaker Award

Hollywood Film Festival
AWARD: Best Animated Short Film

Santa Barbara International Film Festival*
AWARD: Bruce Corwin Award for Best Animated Film

Starz Denver International Film Festival
AWARD: (Starz People's Choice Award) Best Short Film

Black Maria Film Festival*
AWARD: Director's Choice Award
AWARD: Audience Choice Award

Rhode Island International Film Festival*
AWARD: Grand Prize - Best Children's Film

Seattle International Film Festival
AWARD: 4th Runner Up - Golden Space Needle Award (Best Short Film)

Solstice Film Festival
AWARD: Best Short Film

Omaha Film Festival
AWARD: Best Animated Short

IMAGINA 2006
NOMINATED: Best Short Film

ION Film Festival
AWARD: 2005 ION International Animation of the Year

Chicago International Children's Film Festival*
AWARD: 2nd Prize - Best Animated Short (Children's Jury)

God On Film Festival
NOMINATED: Best 10 Minute Short Film

Winnipeg International Film Festival
AWARD: Best Animation

Tahoe-Reno International Film Festival
AWARD: Best Animated Short Film


*Academy Qualifying Festival

FestivalsAnnecy International Animation Festival*
Tribeca Film Festival
Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films*
Smithsonian Institute
Museum of Modern Art
Seattle International Film Festival
National Gallery of Art
Hollywood Film Festival
Starz Denver International Film Festival
Chicago International Children's Film Festival*
Heart of Gold Film Festival
Tahoe-Reno International Film Festival
Festival of Visual Effects
Solstice Film Festival
Atlanta Film Festival*
Damah Film Festival
Indie Lisboa Film Festival
Minneapolis - St. Paul International Film Festival
Indianapolis International Film Festival
BIMINI Festival of Animated Films
Sarasota Film Festival
Lake County Film Festival
Florida Film Festival*
Omaha Film Festival
Philadelphia Film Festival
Spokane International Film Festival
Black Maria Film Festival*
IMAGINA 2006
Santa Barbara International Film Festival*
ION Film Festival
St. Louis International Film Festival*
Edmonton International Film Festival
Uppsala International Short Film Festival*
Sidewalk Film Festival
Rhode Island International Film Festival*
God On Film Festival
Global Peace Film Festival
Oakland International Film Festival
Anima Mundi Animation Festival
Winnipeg International Film Festival
Boston International Film Festival
Cortoons Animation Festival
Athens International Film and Video Festival*

*Academy Qualifying Festival
Professional AffiliationsThe Mantis Parable
www.themantisparable.com

Jubilee Studios
www.jubileestudios.com

Josh Staub
www.joshstaub.com

    The Mantis Parable's Interests
Groups: Animation SensationPixar Animation Studios Fan ClubLos Angeles International Children's Film FestivalNext Generation Filmmakers (NGF)The Animation ConnectionIllustration, Animation and DesignMYSTforumD'ni Survivors

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     The Mantis Parable's Details
Status:Married
Orientation:Straight
Zodiac Sign:Aries
Children:Proud parent
Occupation:Art and Visual Design Director / Filmmaker

   The Mantis Parable's Companies
Jubilee Studios
Mead, Washington US
Owner / Director

2003 - Present
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Mead, Washington US
Art and Visual Design Director

1994 - 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Burbank, California US
Lighting / Compositing Artist
Feature Animation

November 2007 - Present


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Films: 1 Total Plays: 1178 Plays Today: 0
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   The Mantis Parable's Blurbs
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The Mantis Parable is the charming tale of a humble caterpillar trapped in a bug collector's jar and in need of a helping hand. The film has captivated audiences around the world with its stunning beauty and heartfelt message that resonates with children and adults alike.

"Artful and engaging...a skillful, thought-provoking, densely packed work with world class animation."
-Michael Medved, Film Critic and Talk Show Host

"The Mantis Parable equals the best work that Pixar has ever done. Superb filmmaking. Subtle, transformative, and animated with an incredible attention to detail. It is excellent. MOVIEGUIDE®'s highest commendation"
-Dr. Ted Baehr, Founder/Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE®

"Luminous...a visual stunner, a you-are-there tour of the inside of a household world we're all too big to ever visit."
-Animation World Magazine




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Who I'd like to meet:
Anyone who enjoys film and animation!

   The Mantis Parable's Friend Space (Top 4)
The Mantis Parable has 686 friends.
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Lara Bello





Jun 12 2009 2:58 PM

LaRa BeLLo nEw ALbuM !!!


... nuevo disco....


... coming soon....

prontito!


stay tunned!


hecho con amor... with love


y kisses! and besitos !!
Lara Bello





May 23 2009 9:49 PM

have a beautiful day !
Lara Bello





Apr 27 2009 2:55 AM

tell me...

what is my voice made of ?
Lara Bello





Feb 24 2009 1:56 PM

kisses!
:D
MCY





Jan 3 2009 7:31 PM

May the dawning of this New Year, fill your heart with new hopes, open up new horizons and bring for you promises of brighter tomorrows. May you have a great New Year. Myspace Comments, New Year Comments at WishAFriend.com //---------------- BEGIN BEATPORT PLAYER ----------------------- //---------------- END BEATPORT PLAYER -------------------------
Tastes





Apr 21 2008 2:14 AM

Hope all is going well
The Freelancer





Feb 26 2008 8:48 PM

If you find a free moment, I would really like to know how it's been so far at Walt Disney Animation. Thanks.
GILBERTO FILM





Dec 19 2007 9:26 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS FRIEND
HAPPY NEW YEAR
The Official TRIAL BY SELF Myspace Page





Dec 3 2007 11:02 PM

Thanks for adding The Official “Trial by Self” Myspace page!
Mental Ward Films





Nov 19 2007 8:30 PM

Did you know that it is illegal to kill a praying mantis in Pennsylvania?
ONe





Nov 10 2007 6:06 AM

Congrats on the new Job. I hope to meet u one day in passing. ONe.
marc





Nov 2 2007 2:41 PM

Really great stuff, Josh- inspiring. Hope you have a momnet to have a look at the site for our little stop-mo film-Cheers, Marc
http://www.thepitandthependulumshortfilm.com
bOnJi





Oct 18 2007 2:00 AM

Great to
meet yah!!!!!

Thank You,
your friendship add
is greatly appreciated.

All the B E S T !!!!
^bOnJi
DELLAVISION productions





Sep 21 2007 10:49 PM

Cheers! Your short has a great visual style, I will have to see the whole thing.
Rabbit and Poe





Jul 20 2007 11:31 PM

thanks very much! of course i enjoy your film as well :)
aRiTo





Jul 17 2007 4:51 AM

Hey Josh how've you been? CONGRATS man! I hear Comicon is gonna be huge this year!

Cheers!
IFNDB





Jul 11 2007 5:07 PM

Thanks for being our friend!
David Beard Music Production





Jul 3 2007 10:44 PM

All my very best wishes. May you have continued success in all that you do.
David Beard - UK
www.davidbeardmusic.com
Ride of the Mergansers





Jul 2 2007 8:57 PM

I love 'The Mantis Parable!'
Fantasy Creature Films LLC





Jun 26 2007 3:14 AM

Thankyou for the add Mantis Parable! Congratulations on all your great festival screenings and continued success.
Celeste Friedman





Jun 26 2007 12:07 AM

Thank you dear friend for the add! Your page is awesome and congratulations on so many fine awards! Best wishes, Celeste
Adam's Irish Mum (AIM)


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Jun 20 2007 8:23 AM

Thanks.
Very kind regards,
Liz
GILBERTO FILM





May 20 2007 3:00 PM

HAVE A DANCING SUNDAY,
THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP
Jim Gaffigan





May 10 2007 7:49 PM

thanks for the friend request and for lending me that wrench.
Ya





May 7 2007 4:08 PM

Because your work so amazing. :)
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