Yeah, I know, as a blogger I’m becoming sort of like that uncle you used to like and spend a lot of time with, but who now is never around except when he pops in randomly with a treat or something and is always promising to continue taking you on awesome adventures just like you used to in what is fast becoming “the old days.” But seriously, this short film is cool enough that you should forgive me anyway. It’s got airships, and hang-gliding pirates, and love. Why don’t more films feature these things? Is it because they’re afraid of joy?
Cloudrise from Denver Jackson on Vimeo.
“Breathtaking. One of the best short films I have ever seen.”
– Kazu Kibuishi, Author of New York Times Best-Seller Amulet
Cloudrise is a short animated film directed and animated by Denver Jackson.
It was created in the span of four months from conception to completion.
Set in a fantasy world above the clouds, Cloudrise follows a pivotal moment in the lives of two lovers as they face a great challenge. Watch as Miko and Tenku fight to survive an attack on their new airship and take the necessary measures to help each other. Hold on to your seat as you witness how far someone is willing to go to rescue the one they love. This is an action-packed short film that ties together various fantasy/science fiction influences.
The Warden's Walk 
Quite turn there at the climax. Wow.
From me, at least, there’s no blame for your silence. I know what it’s like, truly.
Thanks for the understanding. In other good news, I’ve found a story use for that singing sword cane. +)
Eeeeexcellent!
((a great green dragon lands, shockingly lightly for its size, in the blog and looks around, long ears twitching back and forth.)) I have a dragonish award, here, for David. https://jubilare.wordpress.com/2015/05/19/dragons-loyalty-award/