martinbd-1 The Monster Road documentary by Brett Ingram follows legendary animator Bruce Bickford and his fantastic clay animation, learning about the origins of Bickford's talent and ideas. Bickford's initial inspiration was the adventure hero Peter Pan, enjoying the idea of the "Little Guy" Bickford began making his own stories about the little guy. The use of Bickford's own animations in this documentary helps the audience to get close with the animator and understand how his mind works. The music during the clay building has a kind of building feeling of its own which goes along very well with the visuals. The documentary also delves into the personal life of Bickford and his family. This is a great and interesting documentary and very fun to watch. And in the word of Bruce Bickford, "Animation is the most important thing in the world."

th25tina I had never heard of Bruce before watching Monster Road but his artwork seems very familiar. (I've probably seen bits and pieces in other films?) I think he's a great artist and has the greatest philosophy on life. Monster Road is a very informative film and really shows his devotion and ability to make some pretty amazing stuff. I also like the emotional scenes when his father spoke, a brilliant mind being ravaged by a terrible disease...they are truly two very thoughtful people who have more creativity then most people. If you have the chance to see this film please do....it's wonderful and has some amazing artwork. Just seeing it caused me to look into more of Bruce's work and I was disappointed to find that there is not much out there. I think a lot of musicians would benefit if they used his artwork in some videos. It would also make me happy to see more too!

executiveproducer I'm a fellow director and my film actually competed against this one. I missed the premiere at Slamdance, but felt compelled to see the film that, well... beat mine! I hadn't ever heard of Bruce Bickford, and am not much of a fan of animation, but the story was solid enough to keep my attention. It had a fitting pace that matched it's subject; slow but intense. The subject was interesting and his animation nothing less than AMAZING!!! Overall the film stayed in Bruce's world and was true to it's past, just the way history BIOS should be told. I'm glad this film is doing well, for it's independent in spirit and is inspiring for artists to keep doing what they love, despite the world outside them. Congrads Brett...

Gitzy Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. This film gives me hope in humanity.Go see it if you can find it. His art is unbelievable, and his attitude is boldly refreshing. Bruce was there when I saw it and it was like being in the presence of a holy creature. We should all aspire to be our own versions of Bruce Bickford.It reminded me a bit of American Movie, but this was much more uplifting. It made me want to go outside and climb a tree.