This Friday, April 26, Adult Swim will launch a batch of shorts from its SMALLS program, kicking off at midnight. The initiative is dedicated to discovering up-and-coming animators, showcasing innovative artists and original stories.
Popular shorts like Sucks to Be the Moon, which were previously only available on Adult Swim’s YouTube channel, will now get their time to shine in a linear TV marathon debut.
The lineup is:
12:00 a.m. – Sucks to Be the Moon: Jealous of the Sun’s stardom, the Moon bails into space in search of a planet that actually cares about him. Will he find his place in the universe, or is he destined to be a lonely loser forever?
Created by Eric Paperth and Tyler March. Paperth is an award-winning comedy writer and director specializing in animation and March is a professional 2D After Effects animator and compositor.
12:15 a.m. – Variety Pack #2: Features work from Nic Collins, Felipe De Poi, Kelly Cooper and Sarah Schmidt.
12:30 a.m. – Camp Bucktooth: First morning at Camp Bucktooth means hoisting and pledging. GO! GO! GO!
Created by Trevor Kane and Zae Jordan. Jordan is an Atlanta-based writer, director, comedian and artist. Kane is a writer and director from Atlanta focusing on animation and documentaries.
12:45 a.m. – The Quarry: Karl asks Penny on a date and puts his job on the line.
Created by Graham Mason, a filmmaker and artist based in New York City.
1:00 a.m. – Haha You Clowns: Three delightful himbos and their grieving father find laughter and love in this family-oriented series.
Created by Joe Cappa, a director/animator currently residing in Portland, OR.
1:15 a.m. – Variety Pack: Features work from Nic Collins, Felipe De Poi, Kelly Cooper and Sarah Schmidt.
1:30 a.m. – Buster & TJ: Follows two best friend blobs surviving in a buffoonish town that always escalates to unimaginable stakes that ruin the whole day for everyone.
Created by Zae Jordan & Javier Williams, two Atlanta-based writers, actors and comedians.
1:45 a.m. – DAP: Three roommates try to live big city life to the fullest by any means necessary.
Created by Sam Lanier, a Brooklyn-based comedian and animator.
