James A. Castillo
@murfish.bsky.social
He/Him · Emmy winning Director · Character Designer · Directing a movie about Goya.
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I am incredibly proud to share with all of you the taser for my latest film; The Quintas Ghost! It was made by an army of artists and mavericks. More news coming soon!
www.thequintasghost.com
www.thequintasghost.com
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Entrevista a James A. Castillo ( @murfish.bsky.social ), director de 'El fantasma de la Quinta', film ganador del premio Méliès de Plata al Mejor Cortometraje Europeo de Género Fantástico, otorgado en el Festival de Sitges 2025.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Entrevista a James A. Castillo ( @murfish.bsky.social ), director de 'El fantasma de la Quinta', film ganador del premio Méliès de Plata al Mejor Cortometraje Europeo de Género Fantástico, otorgado en el Festival de Sitges 2025.
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Above art by Hanna Cho, David R. Bleich, Alice Lemma, @murfish.bsky.social, Lily Nishita, @lindseyolivares.bsky.social, Quinne Larson, Yashar Kassal & Jake Panian.
You can buy The Art of The Mitchells vs The Machines here;
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You can buy The Art of The Mitchells vs The Machines here;
US - amzn.to/3Hjhx55
UK - amzn.to/4mvUzal #ad #animation
October 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Above art by Hanna Cho, David R. Bleich, Alice Lemma, @murfish.bsky.social, Lily Nishita, @lindseyolivares.bsky.social, Quinne Larson, Yashar Kassal & Jake Panian.
You can buy The Art of The Mitchells vs The Machines here;
US - amzn.to/3Hjhx55
UK - amzn.to/4mvUzal #ad #animation
You can buy The Art of The Mitchells vs The Machines here;
US - amzn.to/3Hjhx55
UK - amzn.to/4mvUzal #ad #animation
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🎨 Hablamos con @murfish.bsky.social del cortometraje "El Fantasma de la Quinta" y de cómo querían que las personas que no conociesen a Goya pudiesen llegar a identificarse con el pintor
October 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🎨 Hablamos con @murfish.bsky.social del cortometraje "El Fantasma de la Quinta" y de cómo querían que las personas que no conociesen a Goya pudiesen llegar a identificarse con el pintor
This are the kind of news I want. This match is PERFECT.
October 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This are the kind of news I want. This match is PERFECT.
Amazing in depth article about the behind the scenes work by our art department to bring this short to life. Check it out!
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www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/the-q...
Inside 'The Quinta’s Ghost': Goya’s Nightmares Realized With VR
Discover how Emmy-winning filmmaker James A. Castillo used VR tools to bring Goya’s haunting Black Paintings to life in 'The Quinta’s Ghost.'
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September 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Amazing in depth article about the behind the scenes work by our art department to bring this short to life. Check it out!
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/the-q...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/the-q...
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I don't share a lot of pictures of myself online, but a couple of weekends ago my lifelong friend @murfish.bsky.social got married and I just feet the need to share how my partner and I got dressed for such an amazing wedding ❤️🏴☠️
September 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I don't share a lot of pictures of myself online, but a couple of weekends ago my lifelong friend @murfish.bsky.social got married and I just feet the need to share how my partner and I got dressed for such an amazing wedding ❤️🏴☠️
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📢GUYS!
Since we first started working on The Quinta's Ghost we knew it was paramount that the film found the right audience. We dreamed of showing it at a place where audiences come hungry for wild, imaginative films… A place like SITGES! I AM OVER THE F%^&ING MOON
Since we first started working on The Quinta's Ghost we knew it was paramount that the film found the right audience. We dreamed of showing it at a place where audiences come hungry for wild, imaginative films… A place like SITGES! I AM OVER THE F%^&ING MOON
September 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📢GUYS!
Since we first started working on The Quinta's Ghost we knew it was paramount that the film found the right audience. We dreamed of showing it at a place where audiences come hungry for wild, imaginative films… A place like SITGES! I AM OVER THE F%^&ING MOON
Since we first started working on The Quinta's Ghost we knew it was paramount that the film found the right audience. We dreamed of showing it at a place where audiences come hungry for wild, imaginative films… A place like SITGES! I AM OVER THE F%^&ING MOON
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One of the most unexpected assignments for The Smurfs was designing the different magic systems that were going to appear in the film. We wanted to connect the Smurfs to water, so we designed a ripple like effect that would react with light the way a surface of water would.
July 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
One of the most unexpected assignments for The Smurfs was designing the different magic systems that were going to appear in the film. We wanted to connect the Smurfs to water, so we designed a ripple like effect that would react with light the way a surface of water would.
Keeping it with the evil wizards, here is a follow up to the previous assignment, refining some of the ideas and starting to develop their personalities and options a bit more. Support the film in cinemas! Its a wild ride.
July 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Keeping it with the evil wizards, here is a follow up to the previous assignment, refining some of the ideas and starting to develop their personalities and options a bit more. Support the film in cinemas! Its a wild ride.
Apart from the Snooterpoots, this film introduces a group of interdimensional evil wizards, that I had the pleasure of trying to bring to life. These are some of the very first sketches I did, just trying to be loose and having a good time.
July 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Apart from the Snooterpoots, this film introduces a group of interdimensional evil wizards, that I had the pleasure of trying to bring to life. These are some of the very first sketches I did, just trying to be loose and having a good time.
In this film we got the privilege of introducing a whole new set of characters to the Smurfs universe; the Snooterpoots! I got the call to start exploring how their underground dwellings could look, as well as how we could present it in a fun way
High res versions: www.jamesacastillo.com/smurfs
High res versions: www.jamesacastillo.com/smurfs
July 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In this film we got the privilege of introducing a whole new set of characters to the Smurfs universe; the Snooterpoots! I got the call to start exploring how their underground dwellings could look, as well as how we could present it in a fun way
High res versions: www.jamesacastillo.com/smurfs
High res versions: www.jamesacastillo.com/smurfs
Early explorations on how to represent the world of the Smurfs. We wanted to make sure it looked cinematic and grounded, so we explored different ways in which their houses could be integrated into nature, as well as looking for ways in which to use negative space to enhance the feeling of scale.
July 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Early explorations on how to represent the world of the Smurfs. We wanted to make sure it looked cinematic and grounded, so we explored different ways in which their houses could be integrated into nature, as well as looking for ways in which to use negative space to enhance the feeling of scale.
Guys! August 9th,10th and 16th you have a date with me! Ill be sharing my process, tips and looking at your assignments to help you push your work to the next level. Contact us at helloguikenschool@gmail.com
July 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Guys! August 9th,10th and 16th you have a date with me! Ill be sharing my process, tips and looking at your assignments to help you push your work to the next level. Contact us at helloguikenschool@gmail.com
❗GUYS📣 After a long hiatus from teaching, I am happy to share that I am doing a character design workshop! I will go over my process, how I handle assignments, offer career advise and my personal tricks when designing characters. If this is your jam, contact us at helloguikenschool@gmail.com !
July 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
❗GUYS📣 After a long hiatus from teaching, I am happy to share that I am doing a character design workshop! I will go over my process, how I handle assignments, offer career advise and my personal tricks when designing characters. If this is your jam, contact us at helloguikenschool@gmail.com !
The Smurfs is out! Here is an early piece of concept art I did for Paramount a couple of years ago to find the style of the show. I will be posting some of the work I did over here, but if you are interested in seeing it all in high res, jump to my website! ⭐
July 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Smurfs is out! Here is an early piece of concept art I did for Paramount a couple of years ago to find the style of the show. I will be posting some of the work I did over here, but if you are interested in seeing it all in high res, jump to my website! ⭐
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I'm SO looking forward for this short animated film about #Goya... 😱
I am incredibly proud to share with all of you the taser for my latest film; The Quintas Ghost! It was made by an army of artists and mavericks. More news coming soon!
www.thequintasghost.com
www.thequintasghost.com
July 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I'm SO looking forward for this short animated film about #Goya... 😱
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Ojalá gane un Goya una película animada sobre Goya. Pinta guapa.
I am incredibly proud to share with all of you the taser for my latest film; The Quintas Ghost! It was made by an army of artists and mavericks. More news coming soon!
www.thequintasghost.com
www.thequintasghost.com
July 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Ojalá gane un Goya una película animada sobre Goya. Pinta guapa.
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Pero, ¡Qué jodida fantasía! 😍😍
I am incredibly proud to share with all of you the taser for my latest film; The Quintas Ghost! It was made by an army of artists and mavericks. More news coming soon!
www.thequintasghost.com
www.thequintasghost.com
July 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Pero, ¡Qué jodida fantasía! 😍😍
There is something magical about seeing people reacting to our little film and connecting to the story. It is, by far, my favorite part of the journey.
July 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
There is something magical about seeing people reacting to our little film and connecting to the story. It is, by far, my favorite part of the journey.
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Reposted by James A. Castillo
I am incredibly proud to share with all of you the taser for my latest film; The Quintas Ghost! It was made by an army of artists and mavericks. More news coming soon!
www.thequintasghost.com
www.thequintasghost.com
June 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I am incredibly proud to share with all of you the taser for my latest film; The Quintas Ghost! It was made by an army of artists and mavericks. More news coming soon!
www.thequintasghost.com
www.thequintasghost.com