Creative Director & Animation Filmmaker
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Malady of Mine

An ill-fated artist comes to terms with the true source of his mysterious disease.

Malady of Mine

An ill-fated artist comes to terms with the true source of his mysterious disease.

Malady of Mine tells the story of a young painter who, burdened by a mysterious affliction, struggles to save his relationship, and ultimately, himself. Upon discovering that the source of his artistic inspiration is linked to the disease that's killing him, he must decide what's more important to him: his work, or his emotional and physical wellbeing. The film was released online in November 2020.

 
 
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Credits:

Written & Directed by: Jon Portman
Executive Producer: Jon Portman
Co-Executive Producer: David Rochkind
Animation: Jon Portman, Devin Renca, James Kowalski
Illustration: Jon Portman, Farhana Hossain
Original Music: Sean William
Sound Design & Mix: Justin Aucoin
Artwork by: Camila Galofre, Sarah Gayle Carter, Charlie Hudson, Emily Renee Lamb

TOUR:

Film Shortage - Featured Short (Online Premiere)
IndieX Film Fest - Best Animation Short
Prague International Indie Film Festival - Finalist/Honorable Mention
Animaze Montreal - Official Selection
Independent Shorts Awards - Silver Award
Another Hole in the Head - Official Selection
Santa Fe Film Festival - Official Selection
Metro Film & TV Awards - Official Selection
Supernova Denver - Official Selection

 
 

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Official Trailer