Series of introductory videos for As You Are autism diagnosis and virtual clinic.

“What to Expect” and “How to Prepare”

Produced by Volcano Island Productions

Directed, animated, and edited by Ricardo Tomita

Client The IMG Studio

2022

Every year the National Fire Protection Association leads a campaign for Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme was “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”

A kid leads a fantastical ensemble of objects, and a cute but heroic smoke alarm must break his reverie to save the day.

Produced by Megaphonic for San Antonio Fire Department

Directed and animated by Ricardo Tomita

Copy by Michael Chapline

Voice over by Celestina Harrris

Music composed by Dillon Ocon and Jed Craddock

Adapted from “Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: No. 1, Peter in the Meadow” by Sergei Prokofiev

Sound mix and master by Dillon Ocon

Animation ink and color assistance by Chris Ochoa

2021

As you decorate your house for the holidays, make it a safe place for Santa to recharge. Remember that overloaded electrical outlets are a leading cause of fire in the home. Help Santa get home safe this Christmas, and deck your halls responsibly.

When Santa’s phone dies while he’s eating Christmas cookies in your living room, will he find a safe outlet to recharge? Or will the twinkle in his eye become a full-on electrical fire?

Produced by Megaphonic for San Antonio Fire Department

Directed by Ricardo Tomita

Copy by Michael Chapline

Music by Warren Wolf

2021

How would your life change if you could take control of those anxious thoughts and feelings?

When Frendo finds himself worked up about an upcoming deadline, Dr. Scott pays him a visit and takes Frendo on a psychological journey to help him discover his true self.

Based on "Freedom From Anxious Thoughts and Feelings: A Two-Step Mindfulness Approach for Moving Beyond Fear and Worry" by Dr. Scott Symington

Written, directed, and animated by Ricardo Tomita

Client Dr. Scott Symington

2019

A surreal, mythological journey

Concept by Dillon O'Con and Ricardo Tomita

Directed and animated by Ricardo Tomita

2019

A motion logo for Moontown Productions

Designed and created by Ricardo Tomita

Client Moontown Productions

2019

A short documentary about one of the largest human trafficking cases in the history of the United States.

Produced and directed by Geoffrey Amend

Illustrations and animation by Ricardo Tomita

Client McDermott Will & Emery LLP

2017

Skits from your favorite hip hop albums come to life in unexpected ways.

A short form animated series for Translation LLC

Produced by United Masters

Adapted, designed, directed, and animated by Ricardo Tomita

Client Translation LLC

2017 

On a fateful holy day of obligation, Christ the Redeemer of Rio de Janeiro was struck by lightning, charging the massive monument with a supernatural current that brought it to sentience. Months of direct lightning strikes to his cranium, shoulders, and hands eventually turned this gentle rock body into a conscious, locomotive being. He auditioned for Topical Punch. The rest is absurd.

Directed by Ricardo Tomita

Designed and animated by Ricardo Tomita

2015

Big Lu needs to redesign the product line of his outdated furniture store in Hell and boost sales to stay in business.

Written by Michael Chapline and Ricardo Tomita

Directed by Ricardo Tomita

Designed and animated by Ricardo Tomita

Edited by Ricardo Tomita

2018