Editor / Animator / Writer / Director / Sound Designer / Composer at tea&cheese - Chicago, Illinois, United States
In April 2009 tea&cheese's directorial debut, '8-BIT Waterslide in REAL LIFE!' hit YouTube like a pixel tsunami of screaming chiptone colour. Whilst pixel graphics had always had an underground following of artists and fans, '8-BIT Waterslide in REAL LIFE!' brought it to the mainstream; "Super Mega Hyper Boost Pipe!" became the meme for the initiated nerd. Featured in design magazines, influential blogs and broadcast on TV networks across the globe, 8-BIT Waterslide pre-empted the retro-pixel revival we are currently experiencing today. The fresh faced duo, otherwise known as Liam Tate and Jamie Stanton, met at university and bonded over a shared love of funny films and general geek-idge. Now, their films have racked up millions of views online and won awards & acclaim from around the world. Their outrageous, blaxploitation infused short, 'Isaac and Quincy - The TV Show?' quickly gained interest from TV networks across Hollywood and their new web series 'n00bs', starring a group of potty mouthed retro video game characters, looks destined for the TV screen.tea&cheese's unique brand of humour and candy-floss-circus of visual and sonic treats has cemented their reputation as an up and coming creative duo to watch. - Pete End, The B.C. Observer, May 2012