The Natatorium and The Six Dolphins of John J. Garlic
Feature documentary on the rise and fall of Milwaukee's Public Natatorium — a surreal chapter of roadside Americana, captive marine life, and Midwest myth.
Oliver Franklin Anderson
Documentarian · Animation Director · Appleton, Wisconsin
Director and animator specializing in cinematic documentary animation and title design. Currently producing The Natatorium and The Six Dolphins of John J. Garlic. Interested in title design, documentary animation, and vanity card opportunities.
Selected Work
The Last Movie Stars
Historical design, research, and animation for Ethan Hawke's Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward docuseries, premiering at Cannes 2022.
Zompopa
Hyperreal 3D animated leafcutter ants for an experimental natural history film directed by Alexander Falk for ARTHUR KING.
Frog Night
Interactive tool predicting the start of frog and toad breeding season in Wisconsin.
Experience
Animation Director
Senior Motion Designer & Cinematographer
Education
BFA, Experimental Animation
Skills
Documentary animation
Title design
3D animation
Motion design
Cinematography
VFX
Photogrammetry
Blender