We look forward to launching our first short film, which also won Best Animated Short at the Atlanta Film Festival. Stay tuned for the drop in the coming week or so!

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In addition to his commercial and series work, Shaw has directed music videos for acclaimed artists like They Might Be Giants and Aesop Rock, pushing the boundaries of animation to create surreal and thought-provoking visuals.

Shaw also directed the Rats from the Emmy-winning series Portlandia.

Shaw currently celebrates three 2025 Emmy nominations and an 2025 Annie Award for directing the beloved stop-motion series The Tiny Chef Show on Nickelodeon and Netflix for Shadow Machine.

Meet Flannel Donut co-founder Rob Shaw, Award winning director renowned for his inventive storytelling + distinctive visual style. With a career spanning 20+ years, Shaw's become a leading voice in stop-motion animation, blending technical mastery with a flair for dark humor + heartfelt narratives.

Introducing Flannel Donut, a full-service blockchain studio leading the film3 revolution at 24 beautiful frames per second. Our team is made up of the most talented creators located in the stop motion capital of the world: Portland, Oregon. 🧵