RANDY ASTLE www.randyastle.com [email protected] 347-271-1714 CHILDREN’S SERIES Lucky Dip August 2020; 11 min.; animated 6-10 series Role: Co-writer with show creator Remy Labaki of the bible and pilot episode “Ballad of a Thin Unicorn” Creator: Hey Daisy Moon Productions; Edinburgh, Scotland / Landslide Entertainment; Regina, Canada Five mythological creatures, considered lucky in different world cultures, share adventures and overcome bad luck in a fast-paced comedy; unproduced Coach Kid May 2020; live-action 8-12 serialized dramedy Role: Co-creator and co-writer of the bible with Remy Labaki A fourteen-year-old boy in rural Oregon suddenly finds himself coaching the local baseball team; unproduced Yoo-Mi USA May 2020; live-action 8-12 sitcom Role: Co-creator and co-writer of the bible with Stephen Winston A South Korean foreign exchange student in rural Illinois deals with friends, adopted family, and all the other trials of American middle school; unproduced Kickin’ Kitchen June 2011; 8 min.; live-action tween series Role: Screenwriter of episode “Cafeteria Takeover” Creator: KidsCOOK Productions; Boston, Massachusetts A girl who dreams of becoming a world-class chef puts on her own cooking show with her two best friends; a musical comedy with a food and nutrition curriculum; aired on WNYE, Boston City TV, and in 13,000 New York City taxicabs Suction Cup Heroes April 2011; animated preschool series Role: Script consultant on the bible Creator: Suction Cup Animation; Tampa, Florida A boy’s magical toys come to life and take him on exciting adventures; unproduced The Great Inventors June 2010; animated preschool series Role: Screenwriter of the pilot episode “The Flying Machine” Creator: Thinxworks Pictures; Bangalore, India A duo of aspiring cavemen struggles to invent modern technology, usually to disastrous effect, with no dialogue; unproduced Astle – Curriculum Vitae 1 Candy and Toothie June 2010; animated preschool series Role: Screenwriter of the pilot episode “At the Fair” Creator: Thinxworks Pictures; Bangalore, India A piece of candy and a tooth maintain an unlikely friendship in a fantasy candy land; unproduced Dinosaurus ExploreUs February 2010; animated preschool series Role: Screenwriter of the bible and pilot episode “Maya One and Only” Creator: Believe Animation; Green Bay, Wisconsin A group of dinosaurs travel the world to learn about great places and civilizations, with a geography and history curriculum; unproduced The Adventures of Wabby Wabbit October 2009; animated preschool series Role: Screenwriter of the pilot episode “The Present” Creator: Star Gazer Productions; Kansas City, Missouri A gentle rabbit goes on adventures with his friends, based on the songs of folk musician Kevin Roth; unproduced Smartsville October 2009; animated preschool series Role: Screenwriter of the bible and pilot episode “Little Monster” Creator: Sharp Image, Karachi A group of friends from different countries live and learn to work together in a unique town, with a curriculum of diversity and problem solving; unproduced Nicky’s Awesome Adventures October 2009; live-action nonfiction tween series Role: Script consultant on the bible and pilot episode Creator: Cardamon Assets; Dubai, United Arab Emirates An energetic globetrotting girl from the UAE visits new places and gets to know local people and customs, especially around the Middle East; unproduced The Milkshake Show September 2009; live-action 6-12 series Role: Script consultant on the bible and pilot script Creator: Milkshake; Baltimore, Maryland The Grammy-nominated kindie rock band Milkshake works to solve problems in their community, with a diversity and creativity curriculum; unproduced Who’s Watching Conrad Farcus? June 2009; animated 6-9 series Role: Screenwriter of the bible and pilot episode “Thanks for Choosin’ Ubergoosen” Creator: Believe Animation; Green Bay, Wisconsin A zany young vulture causes havoc for his brother and friends in a Louisiana bayou; unproduced Astle – Curriculum Vitae 2 Jalebi June 2009; animated preschool series Role: Script consultant on the bible Creator: Kushi Productions; Boston, Massachusetts A group of jungle animals teach a curriculum about Indian languages and Indian-American culture, with live-action components; unproduced Pip Ahoy! May 2009; animated preschool series Role: Screenwriter of the bible Creator: CHF Entertainment; Bristol, UK A young pup and his friends learn about life in a British seaside village, created by Francis Fitzpatrick, creator of the Emmy-winning Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks; the show has broadcast since 2015 on Cartoonito, Milkshake, and ITVBe in the United Kingdom FILM AND VIDEO ntlrnc February 2016; 4:00; abstract film Role: Editor of found footage (FCP) D.W. Griffiths’ Intolerance sped up to run in four minutes, creating a new visual poem from the silent film epic Comet February 2016; 2:09; abstract film Role: Editor of found footage (FCP) Audio of charged particles released from Comet 67P is juxtaposed with manipulated footage of stars and a boat trip through a swamp Oelo January 2016; 3:14; abstract film Role: Editor of found footage (FCP) Found black-and-white footage of Sonny Rollins playing “Oleo” running in reverse with tinted step printing in the fashion of Norman McLaren’s Pas de Deux Paul Newman Eyes January 2016; 7:18; abstract film Role: Editor of found footage (FCP) Static video of a still image of Paul Newman’s eyes with gradual color shifts to create a kinetic photograph Chance Presidents January 2016; 12:26; abstract film Role: Editor of found footage (FCP) Four speeches by Presidents Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon divided into five-second clips and arranged through randomized selection in the tradition of Merce Cunningham and John Cage Astle – Curriculum Vitae 3 Enteroctopus Dolfeini January 2016; 6:20; abstract film Role: Editor of found footage (FCP) A montage of footage of swimming octopuses with video effects and distorted music by Eric Satie Archiculture December 2014; 25 min.; documentary Role: Assistant editor (FCP) Directors: Ian Harris & David Krantz; Brooklyn, New York A year-long profile of a group of architecture students in their last year at Pratt Institute and an examination of issues facing architecture and urban design pedagogy today Our First Lady Is Cool March 2014; 3:11; music video Role: Camera operator Director: Arthur Sherry; New York, New York Music video for folk musicians Arthur Sherry and Carla Lynne Hall Reclaim Anna April 2012; 11:04 total; dramatic transmedia project Roles: Director, screenwriter, editor (FCP), DP, camera operator, sound recordist A prototype for a cross-platform transmedia property using Kaltura, Twilio, Social Samba, and a live event, with 37 videos streamed via a website and app; created as part of StoryCode’s first transmedia hackathon at Lincoln Center; endorsed by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Math Warriors March 2012; three episodes totaling 26 min.; narrative web series Role: Editor (FCP) Director: Kristina Harris; New York, New York A comic web series about Yale’s underdog math team’s effort to win a competition against Harvard Bread and Yoga February 2012; 5:04; documentary Roles: Director, producer, editor (FCP), camera operator, sound recordist Client: Bread & Yoga studio; New York, New York A promotional video on the children’s art and movement classes offered at a studio in upper Manhattan Serpentine December 2011; 7:15; dance film Role: Editor of found footage (FCP) A reconstruction and manipulation through video effects of found footage of Loie Fuller and other serpentine dancers Astle – Curriculum Vitae 4 Parents Making a Difference September—November 2011; various lengths; documentary Roles: Director, editor (FCP), DP, camera operator, sound recordist, Spanish translator Client: Parents Making a Difference nonprofit organization; New York, New York A series of videos to educate parents about the New York City public education system, including: Newsletter, October 2011 (October 2011; 2:01) The Insider Secrets to the High School Application Process: 15 Things Every Parent Must Know (October 2011; 41:31, English and Spanish-dubbed versions) Welcome for New Parents (September 2011; 1:20) Introduction for Funders and Parents (September 2011; 3:26) Bushed: Teaching Life in Alaska June 2011; 51 min.; documentary Role: Postproduction consultant Director: Stephen Carter; Provo, Utah A longitudinal profile of a newly married Caucasian couple from the continental U.S. teaching Inuit children in a bush school in Shishmaref, Alaska He Said, She Said December 2010—April 2011; various lengths; documentary web series Roles: Director, editor (FCP), DP, camera operator, sound recordist Client: Betty Confidential; New York, New York Series featuring discussions on romance and dating for a women’s lifestyle website, including: When Is Enough Casual Dating Enough? (April 2011; 3:14) What Impression Do Your Friends Give About You? (March 2011; 2:18) How Do You Know When They’re a Keeper? (March 2011; 3:12) When Are You Giving Too Much? (March 2011; 2:12) Wedding Philosophies (March 2011; 2:51) Balancing Friendships and Relationships (February 2011; 1:50) When Should I Stop Talking About my Relationship? (February 2011; 2:33) Should We Even Celebrate Valentine’s Day? (February 2011; 2:21) When Can You Date More than One Person at Once? (January 2011; 2:06) Is It Okay to Have Sex on the First Date? (January 2011; 2:50) What Counts as Cheating? (December 2010; 2:57) Why Don’t Guys Buy Girls Drinks Anymore?