Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff made the award-winning short animated films, Yellow Sticky Notes (2007) and "What Are You Anyways?" (2005) - Now he's making a feature documentary called One Big Hapa Family, which is set to release Winter 2010!
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Nina Tabitha Simon

Nina Tabitha Simon "yello sticky notes" was and is an amazing story could relate very much to it .love the originality of expression!

December 28, 2009 at 10:50pm · Report
Susie Cho

Susie Cho Really enjoyed "Yellow Sticky Notes"! thanks~

December 20, 2009 at 1:55pm · Report
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
You are very very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! Hapa holidays!
December 21, 2009 at 2:01am
Vaibhav Pai

Vaibhav Pai Hey Jeff..."Yellow Sticky Notes" is a masterpiece. I wish u luck for all ur "Sticky" ventures..:) Appreciate your effort..... :)

December 12, 2009 at 4:07pm · Report
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Wow...masterpiece?!? I'm very humbled by your comment! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my film and I wish you all the best with your future efforts!
December 16, 2009 at 12:03am
Cassy Blyth

Cassy Blyth You'd make a mean animation for this song... hint hint ;)

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"This poem isn't actually about religion. It is kind of irrelevant to the piece whether or not you believe in God or a God or anything like that. Thats not the point......" i think one of the most impressive songs ever, brilliant multi-layered message, hitting its point with such precision. ...
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Cool song! Too bad I'm extremely busy right now with many other projects! Thanks for sharing!
December 21, 2009 at 2:01am
Urvi

Urvi Hi Jeff,
I showed "Yellow Sticky Notes" to my students and they loved it! It's an awesome movie and I wish you the best of luck with your career!
Urvi

December 8, 2009 at 6:07pm · Report
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Thanks Urvi! Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the film and I look forward to you checking out my new work in the near future!!!
December 10, 2009 at 2:48am
Jeff Chiba Stearns

Jeff Chiba Stearns Join the One Big Hapa Family fan page for updates on my new feature documentary set for a Spring 2010 release! http://www.facebook.com/pages/One-Big-Hapa-Family/304545090330?ref=search&sid=542780551.3695353593..1

December 7, 2009 at 3:42pm
Barak Or Shay
Barak Or Shay
It better be good or I will demand a compensation in the form of some bunny doodling ;3
December 26, 2009 at 8:25pm
Dominik Bigaj

Dominik Bigaj great job mate! im your big fan! cant wait till see your new project!

December 6, 2009 at 10:22am · Report
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Thanks! If you haven't joined already, I have a fanpage for my next feature film, One Big Hapa Family! Join for updates on the film's release and film festivals near you where it will be playing!
December 21, 2009 at 2:00am
Jeff Chiba Stearns

Jeff Chiba Stearns It's been a long time coming but at least it's here in time for Christmas...Yellow Sticky Notes merchandise at http://www.cafepress.ca/meditatingbunny in Canadian and US prices depending on your region!

Jeff Chiba Stearns

Jeff Chiba Stearns It's been a long time coming but at least it's here in time for
Christmas...Yellow Sticky Notes merchandise at
http://www.cafepress.ca/meditatingbunny in Canadian and US prices depending on your region!

www.cafepress.ca
Meditating Bunny Studio Inc. Meditating Bunny Studio Inc. was founded in 2001 by filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns. Based in Vancouver, BC, the company specializes in the creation of animated, documentary, ...
Benjamin Beard Kessler

Benjamin Beard Kessler I just stumbled across your Sticky Notes animation while taking my daily dose of youtube. Its an amazing piece of work and any award you got for it was very well deserved.

December 1, 2009 at 1:58am · Report
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Thanks Benjamin! Glad you were able to stumble across my film and enjoyed it! All the best!
December 1, 2009 at 4:32am
Nice-Nice Jarina

Nice-Nice Jarina I saw Yellow Sticky Notes in CJNT. Amazing animation. :D

November 30, 2009 at 10:01am · Report
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Cool! I'm happy you liked the film...what is CJNT?
December 1, 2009 at 4:33am
Rachel Stansbury

Rachel Stansbury My professor showed us Yellow Sticky Notes in my Art Appreciation class, it's incredible! Really inspiring and super creative!! I love the part with the bunny where his ears turn into the twin towers. I showed all my friends :)

November 27, 2009 at 8:02am · Report
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Cool! What school do you go to? I'm glad your professor is showing you my work! That's great to hear! Thanks for spreading the word about my film and showing it to your friends! Keep posting it around and share it with the world!
November 29, 2009 at 5:32pm
Megumi

Megumi Hey Jeff- Hapa filmmaker here. Would love to hear more about your documentary!

November 26, 2009 at 6:17pm · Report
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
One Big Hapa Family will be releasing in Spring 2010 on the film festival circuit. Where are you based...I'll let you know if we're screening in your area! I will be making One Big Hapa Family fan soon so you can join to get updates! Do you have a link to any of your films? I'd love to check them out!
November 29, 2009 at 5:30pm
Megumi
Megumi
Good to hear. Found your production blog and enjoying the read. Most recently hapa related I produced the promo video for the Loving Day Project.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuoJZ2vcmis
December 1, 2009 at 1:50am
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
I watched the Loving Day Project and thought it was great! I definitely want to you see my film One Big Hapa Family when it releases...it's along the same lines but focuses on the Japanese Canadian intermarriage. Keep in touch!
December 1, 2009 at 4:40am
Jeff Chiba Stearns

Jeff Chiba Stearns I had a really great time guest presenting at the Emily Carr University for Art and Design today for the foundation art students! It was really nice to have such a receptive audience and appreciative crowd!

November 24, 2009 at 12:26am
David Thanh

David Thanh Hey Jeff, Thanks again for coming to The Forum and speaking in Vancouver last month. I really enjoyed it- as well as the post-it notes!

November 18, 2009 at 10:58am · Report
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff Chiba Stearns
Hey David...I had fun at the Forum! It was good times! I hope you put those Post-it Notes to good use!
November 24, 2009 at 12:19am