Tom Smith
@tomsmithcartoon.bsky.social
Director and Storyboard Artist. Co-creator of King Cockroach Live streaming every Thursday night on twitch.tv/bossbugkc
Past projects: Beavis and Butt-Head, Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling, Fortnite
Past projects: Beavis and Butt-Head, Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling, Fortnite
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Hey Blue Sky! My name is Tom Smith, I'm a director and storyboard artist for TV animation. Last year I started my own indie animated series called "King Cockroach". Please check it out! youtu.be/qPV-q7BvFd8?...
This was a total surprise to me, but the video I directed for Fortnite's 2019 E3 party is now forever attached to Quentin Tarantino's "lost chapter" of Kill Bill.
youtu.be/PrUI5Ys3OwE?...
youtu.be/PrUI5Ys3OwE?...
The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge | Fortnite After Dark
YouTube video by Fortnite
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December 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
This was a total surprise to me, but the video I directed for Fortnite's 2019 E3 party is now forever attached to Quentin Tarantino's "lost chapter" of Kill Bill.
youtu.be/PrUI5Ys3OwE?...
youtu.be/PrUI5Ys3OwE?...
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Animation Guild President Danny Lin shares a statement on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix . The proposed merger raises undeniable concerns about job security and the future of our industry. Read complete statement.
December 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Animation Guild President Danny Lin shares a statement on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix . The proposed merger raises undeniable concerns about job security and the future of our industry. Read complete statement.
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Hey there, this is the account manager for Jucika, I hate to break silence but we need help to pay for an emergency kidney removal. We are currently uninsured and living in the US makes it difficult
We're hosting a gofundme to help avoid medical debt
Thank you for understanding
gofund.me/16ef32cb1
We're hosting a gofundme to help avoid medical debt
Thank you for understanding
gofund.me/16ef32cb1
December 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Hey there, this is the account manager for Jucika, I hate to break silence but we need help to pay for an emergency kidney removal. We are currently uninsured and living in the US makes it difficult
We're hosting a gofundme to help avoid medical debt
Thank you for understanding
gofund.me/16ef32cb1
We're hosting a gofundme to help avoid medical debt
Thank you for understanding
gofund.me/16ef32cb1
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The post-it auction ends tomorrow night with a show at Gallery 839! IATSE members still have time to buy some original art and support PAC, which could use the funding now more than ever
I’m thrilled to have these pieces in TAG’s Annual post-it show and auction! This is an auction that happens every year to benefit IATSE PAC. If you’re an IATSE member, be sure to check out the auction (and maybe bid on some art!)
December 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The post-it auction ends tomorrow night with a show at Gallery 839! IATSE members still have time to buy some original art and support PAC, which could use the funding now more than ever
Mergers are bad for workers and consumers. Always.
December 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Mergers are bad for workers and consumers. Always.
Very excited to see Fortnite re-commit to its original story and characters. I loved working on the game and I still play it every week, but thought the multiverse approach made the game lose what made it feel special. This last month has been Fortnite at its best, and the new season looks very fun.
November 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Very excited to see Fortnite re-commit to its original story and characters. I loved working on the game and I still play it every week, but thought the multiverse approach made the game lose what made it feel special. This last month has been Fortnite at its best, and the new season looks very fun.
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"Skin Flick", the 9th 2025 Gobelins graduation short, is back online (after being removed from YouTube 🔞).
Directed by Louise Bailly, Daniela Del Castello, Alice Levy, Bruno de Mendonça, Elifsu Meriç, Joey Quoc Tran.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp4s...
Directed by Louise Bailly, Daniela Del Castello, Alice Levy, Bruno de Mendonça, Elifsu Meriç, Joey Quoc Tran.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp4s...
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"Skin Flick", the 9th 2025 Gobelins graduation short, is back online (after being removed from YouTube 🔞).
Directed by Louise Bailly, Daniela Del Castello, Alice Levy, Bruno de Mendonça, Elifsu Meriç, Joey Quoc Tran.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp4s...
Directed by Louise Bailly, Daniela Del Castello, Alice Levy, Bruno de Mendonça, Elifsu Meriç, Joey Quoc Tran.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp4s...
King Cockroach goes Country
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
King Cockroach goes Country
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We’re the Sunflower Club and we 💛 Indie Animation.
In the next year, we plan on unveiling big changes to TSC so follow us to stay tuned! 🌻
#indieanimationday
In the next year, we plan on unveiling big changes to TSC so follow us to stay tuned! 🌻
#indieanimationday
November 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We’re the Sunflower Club and we 💛 Indie Animation.
In the next year, we plan on unveiling big changes to TSC so follow us to stay tuned! 🌻
#indieanimationday
In the next year, we plan on unveiling big changes to TSC so follow us to stay tuned! 🌻
#indieanimationday
Happy #IndieAniamtionDay. If you liked early-era Adult Swim you probably will like my show, King Cockroach Live! It's just like that except we do it live every Thursday night on twitch.tv/BossBugKC. Over 40 episodes and counting!
November 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Happy #IndieAniamtionDay. If you liked early-era Adult Swim you probably will like my show, King Cockroach Live! It's just like that except we do it live every Thursday night on twitch.tv/BossBugKC. Over 40 episodes and counting!
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This Indie Animation Day, check out Broats, an indie animated series about 3 goat bros living their best life in an outdoor shopping mall.
They run their own petting zoo, but it’s just an excuse to gain access to all the choice snacks and human comforts of the mall #indieanimationday
They run their own petting zoo, but it’s just an excuse to gain access to all the choice snacks and human comforts of the mall #indieanimationday
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This Indie Animation Day, check out Broats, an indie animated series about 3 goat bros living their best life in an outdoor shopping mall.
They run their own petting zoo, but it’s just an excuse to gain access to all the choice snacks and human comforts of the mall #indieanimationday
They run their own petting zoo, but it’s just an excuse to gain access to all the choice snacks and human comforts of the mall #indieanimationday
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Adult Swim has released first-look images from 'The Elephant,' a three-act special created independently by Patrick McHale, Rebecca Sugar, Pendleton Ward, and Ian Jones-Quartey. It will air Dec. 19, and stream on the 20th. A making-of doc is also coming.
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/first-loo...
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/first-loo...
Adult Swim Reveals First Look At New Special 'The Elephant'
Adult Swim unveils first-look images from 'The Elephant,' a novel three-act special created independently by the Cartoon Network legends.
www.cartoonbrew.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Adult Swim has released first-look images from 'The Elephant,' a three-act special created independently by Patrick McHale, Rebecca Sugar, Pendleton Ward, and Ian Jones-Quartey. It will air Dec. 19, and stream on the 20th. A making-of doc is also coming.
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/first-loo...
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/first-loo...
I told myself I would keep this arc simple, but that has definitely not happened. Please tune in tomorrow to see everything I've been working on!
When times get tough in the Evergreen Kingdom, King Cockroach hits the ol' dusty trail in Red Dead Redemption 2. Join the Boss Bug for his first rodeo this Thursday, November 13th at 7 PM Pacific / 10 PM Eastern on twitch.tv/BossBugKC
November 13, 2025 at 6:35 AM
I told myself I would keep this arc simple, but that has definitely not happened. Please tune in tomorrow to see everything I've been working on!
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I make arts. Want to give arts for Christmas? I make some Christmas arts for you. www.etsy.com/shop/jimether #thanks
www.etsy.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I make arts. Want to give arts for Christmas? I make some Christmas arts for you. www.etsy.com/shop/jimether #thanks
I did not win my e-board election. I greatly appreciate every member who entrusted me with their vote. I'm going to re-evaluate where to dedicate my time and energy moving forward in a way that can do the most good.
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I did not win my e-board election. I greatly appreciate every member who entrusted me with their vote. I'm going to re-evaluate where to dedicate my time and energy moving forward in a way that can do the most good.
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It's Bunlith: The Witch Upstairs
📅 EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON KICKSTARTER!
Watch Now!! 📺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
📅 EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON KICKSTARTER!
Watch Now!! 📺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
November 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It's Bunlith: The Witch Upstairs
📅 EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON KICKSTARTER!
Watch Now!! 📺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
📅 EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON KICKSTARTER!
Watch Now!! 📺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
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🔴CALL TO ACTION to fight AI! Takes 10 seconds!🔴
Please sign and share this petition to send to legislators in California to support the AI Transparency Act. It would force AI companies to provide a list of work they trained on to IP holders. ANYONE can sign!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/le...
Please sign and share this petition to send to legislators in California to support the AI Transparency Act. It would force AI companies to provide a list of work they trained on to IP holders. ANYONE can sign!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/le...
Let’s Be Clear: Artists & Creators Must Have Transparency NOW!
Every single day we don’t have transparency, the value of copyright loses ground and the harms inflicted to creative industries grow.
California has always been on the forefront of policies that can ...
actionnetwork.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🔴CALL TO ACTION to fight AI! Takes 10 seconds!🔴
Please sign and share this petition to send to legislators in California to support the AI Transparency Act. It would force AI companies to provide a list of work they trained on to IP holders. ANYONE can sign!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/le...
Please sign and share this petition to send to legislators in California to support the AI Transparency Act. It would force AI companies to provide a list of work they trained on to IP holders. ANYONE can sign!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/le...
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Last night our community raised $1,192.41 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. That's enough money to distribute over 4,500 meals. Thank you everyone!
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Last night our community raised $1,192.41 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. That's enough money to distribute over 4,500 meals. Thank you everyone!
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
Raising money for Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on twitch.tv/BossBugKC
The boys are back for a charity stream benefitting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! Because when the US government shuts down, the Boss Bug steps up!
The boys are: Kramos (Jon Mackey), Bobjob (David Brown), Bonky Dong (Dylan Booth), and King Cockroach (Dan Lippert)
Join us: twitch.tv/BossBugKC
The boys are: Kramos (Jon Mackey), Bobjob (David Brown), Bonky Dong (Dylan Booth), and King Cockroach (Dan Lippert)
Join us: twitch.tv/BossBugKC
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Raising money for Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on twitch.tv/BossBugKC
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basically every 2024 truism is dead. Trump did not build a lasting multiracial coalition or turn young men into committed Republicans. You don’t need to cave on trans rights to win. The pundits have nothing left to tell you.
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
basically every 2024 truism is dead. Trump did not build a lasting multiracial coalition or turn young men into committed Republicans. You don’t need to cave on trans rights to win. The pundits have nothing left to tell you.
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Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
June 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM