Social video for the theatrical release of Three Thousand Years of Longing (United Artists).
editing and motion graphics: Enrique Echavarria
Social edits for the wildly successful Netflix Series Wednesday.
edits (featured here): Enrique Echavarria
other edits (not featured here): Samantha Thompson
(theatrical trailer)
This Theatrical Trailer for Tokyo Ghoul, the first live-action adaptation of the popular animated series of the same name, was one of many items I produced (along with composer/mixer Andrew Manson) leading up to the film’s US release. The trailer was the anchor promotional piece, setting the tone for all subsequent items. Having worked on campaigns for the animated series, this was a particularly interesting project. As with all live-action adaptations, meeting and setting expectations is the main brand challenge, and with limited time and budget, the brand and creative team pulled together a slick and sophisticated campaign with hollywood polish and horror appeal.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Music (front half): Andrew Manson
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(theatrical trailer)
Theatrical Teaser for the 2016 US release of Shin Godzilla. As video brand lead for the Godzilla theatrical campaign, I edited this and a number of other smaller items for the release. This teaser received a warm reception, noted for its authenticity and nostalgic tone.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(theatrical trailer)
This Trailer celebrates the most recent home video release of Escaflowne: The Movie, the 2000 feature length adaptation of the beloved manga and animated series. As brand lead I edited this and a number of other items for this release.
This trailer is also the winner of two awards:
Bronze Telly Award
Creative Excellence Video/Show/Segments (2017)
Platinum MarCom Award
Creative Excellence in Marketing Film/Video (2016)
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Austin Black
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(theatrical trailer)
As the Funimation Creative Team’s Video Brand Lead and Brand Steward for Cowboy Bebop, I had the opportunity and pleasure of editing this Theatrical Trailer for the 2018 US theatrical run of Cowboy Bebop The Movie: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, along with a number of other deliverables. This film, originally released in Japan in 2000 and then in the US in 2004, was already a beloved and iconic film for fans of the original animated series. Mindful of fan expectations, I wanted very much to honor this title with tonal precision, utilizing the movie’s acclaimed music score (Yoko Kanno) and a fun blend of comedy, art-house aesthetic, and retro-cool fan service.
This trailer is also the winner of:
Gold W3 Award
Gold Award for Online Video (2019)
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(short doc, promotional)
This Short Documentary-Style Promotional Video celebrates the first North American Blu-ray release of Cowboy Bebop, the Iconic Animated Series. With the project, our team was given a loose prompt and a tiny budget. Tasked with creating an outward-facing video highlighting Funimation’s Creative, Marketing, and Productions teams’ role in creating and coordinating this highly-anticipated release. The result is this energetic and sincere love letter for a beloved fixture of pop culture. The team shares their excitement and and enthusiasm, expressing their love for the series and describing their contributions to the release. My role in creating this particular item was Direction and Ideation, Video Editing, Set Design, and the Conducting of Interviews.
Direction: Enrique Echavarria
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Photography: Todd Blankenship
Color: Todd Blankenship
Sound: Austin Black
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(short documentary, promotional)
In this Short Documentary, Funimation speaks with Academic Instructors and Anime English Voice Director about the seminal work of acclaimed animated film director Mamoru Hosoda. Focusing on Hosoda’s then only four auteur works, this piece features Interviews lending context and insight, as well as highlights from each film (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The Boy and The Beast). My role for this item was Direction, Editing, Color Grading, and the Conducting of Interviews. Celebrating four special edition releases, together named The Hosoda Collection, this is a loving and reverent nod to the Master Filmmaker.
Direction: Enrique Echavarria
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Photography: Casey Barteau
Color: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(theatrical trailer)
This is the Theatrical Trailer for the widely-anticipated My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, the first feature film of the beloved My Hero Academia series. As Video Brand Lead for My Hero Academia, edited this and a number of other items for this hype-worthy release. This trailer was particularly fun to cut, since I was tasked with making both a sub and dub version.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Austin Black
Motion Graphics: Roger Young
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(homevideo trailer)
This Trailer for the 2016 Home Video Release of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time honors the artistry and aesthetic charm of Mamoru Hosoda’s master work. With limited materials (namely audio elements) Composer/Sound Designer/Mixer Andrew Manson and myself pulled together this very lovely piece, imbued with the warmth and humor attributed to this classic animated film.
This trailer is also the winner of three awards:
Bronze Telly Award
Creative Excellence Online Video (2016)
Platinum MarCom Award
Creative Excellence Marketing Film/Video (2016)
Videographer Award
Award of Distinction for Editing (2018)
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(theatrical trailer)
Producing this Theatrical Trailer for Eureka Seven: Hi Evolution 1 presented a few technical and aesthetic challenge, but the end result was an action-packed and emotive promotional anchor for the films North American theatrical release.
This trailer is also the winner of:
Bronze Telly Award
Creative Excellence Online Video (2019)
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Motion Graphics: Roger Young
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(homevideo trailer)
This Home Video Trailer for the animated series Terror in Resonance was particularly fun to produce. With acclaimed pedigree (from Director Shinichiro Watanabe, with Music by Yoko Kanno), this trailer captures the artistry and mastery of the acclaimed creators and production team.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(homevideo trailer)
This is the latest Home Video Trailer for the animated series Wolf’s Rain. Featuring the series’ original music by Acclaimed Composer Yoko Kanno, this item is a love letter to the classic anime, striking an emotive and nostalgic tone indicative of this story’s beauty.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(homevideo trailer)
This Home Video Trailer celebrates the first North American Blu-ray release of iconic anime series Cowboy Bebop. With humor and retro-cool energy, utilizing music by Acclaimed Composer Yoko Kanno, Sound Designer/Composer Austin Black and myself crafted this action-packed promo, targeting diehard fans and newcomers alike.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Austin Black
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(homevideo trailer)
This is the Home Video Trailer for the wildly popular animated series My Hero Academia. Promoting the first US home video release for the series, this piece sets a kinetic and deeply optimistic tone, matching the spirit of the beloved series and introducing it to those who missed the hype during the simulcast season.
This trailer is also the winner of:
Gold Telly Award
Creative Excellence of Branded Content (2018)
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Music and Sound: Austin Black
Motion Graphics: Roger Young
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(theatrical trailer)
This is the North American Theatrical Trailer for the animated film Empire of Corpses, the first of three animated film adaptations of celebrated fiction master Project Itoh.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Motion Graphics: Enrique Echavarria
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(homevideo trailer)
This is the US Home Video Trailer for Parasyte: Movies 1 & 2 , the 2014 two-part live-action film adaptation of the animated series.
(not to be confused with Parasite 2019)
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Sound: Andrew Manson
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(homevideo trailer)
This is the US Home Video Trailer for Attack on Titan: Season One Part Two , the second installment of the acclaimed animated series.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Music and Sound: Austin Black
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(homevideo trailer)
This is the US Home Video Trailer for Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Borders 1 & 2, the first two installments in the latest addition to the Ghost in the Shell universe.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Music & Sound: Austin Black
Motion Graphics: Enrique Echavarria
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.
(homevideo trailer)
This is the US Home Video Trailer for Ping Pong: The Animation, the artful and avant-garde series from director Masaaki Yuasa and creator Taiyō Matsumoto. With music created especially for this trailer by Sound Designer/Composer Austin Black, this project was particularly fun to produce.
Editing: Enrique Echavarria
Text Design: Enrique Echavarria
Music: Austin Black
Sound: Austin Black
Courtesy of Funimation Productions.