Luki and the Lights
TITLE
Luki and the Lights
DIRECTOR
Toby Cochran
COUNTRY
Netherlands, USA
YEAR
2023
DURATION
11′
GENRE
Animation
Overview
Luki and the Lights
LUKi, a charming and upbeat robot known for living life to the fullest, confronts a life-altering ALS diagnosis. Through the lens of LUKi's unwavering resilience, the story of his battle against ALS transforms into a testament to the human (and robotic) spirit's ability to find light even in the darkest of times.
DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY - Toby Cochran
Toby Cochran, Founder and creative force behind Big Grin Productions, boasts over 18 years of animation and production expertise. His roles span story artist, writer, and director, consistently infusing projects with heart and backed by thorough research. With a global impact in mind, Toby has successfully led teams across various entertainment realms, including games, commercials, live-action, and animated series. His dedication extends to creating original intellectual properties. Toby's illustrious career includes co-directing the short film "Music Dreams" (2021). His portfolio showcases collaborations with studios and companies such as the Discovery Channel, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Nestle, Lego Universe, Netflix, and Disney A seasoned story artist, Toby has worked on projects with SoftBank Robotics, Marvel, ReelFx, and most recently Kuku Studios. His work stands as a testament to unwavering dedication, integrating research-driven authenticity and heartfelt storyteling into every endeavor.
Credits
- DirectorToby Cochran
- ScreenplayToby Cochran
- Cinematography
- Cast
- Editing
- Producer/s Adrian Ochoa
- Production Company
- Distributor/s
- Project TitleLuki and the Lights
- Project TypeAnimation
- Completion Date 1 January 2023
- Country of originNetherlands, USA
- Country of filmingNetherlands, USA
- LanguageNo Dialogue
- First-time Filmmaker Yes
- Student ProjectNo
Toby Cochran
Toby Cochran, Founder and creative force behind Big Grin Productions, boasts over 18 years of animation and production expertise. His roles span story artist, writer, and director, consistently infusing projects with heart and backed by thorough research. With a global impact in mind, Toby has successfully led teams across various entertainment realms, including games, commercials, live-action, and animated series. His dedication extends to creating original intellectual properties. Toby's illustrious career includes co-directing the short film "Music Dreams" (2021). His portfolio showcases collaborations with studios and companies such as the Discovery Channel, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Nestle, Lego Universe, Netflix, and Disney A seasoned story artist, Toby has worked on projects with SoftBank Robotics, Marvel, ReelFx, and most recently Kuku Studios. His work stands as a testament to unwavering dedication, integrating research-driven authenticity and heartfelt storyteling into every endeavor.