Robert Swarthe

After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.

When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Captain James T. Kirk returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command.

In a dazzling, dreamlike Las Vegas, longtime couple Hank and Frannie break up on their fifth anniversary and each pursue the fantasy of new love over one neon-soaked night—he with a free-spirited acrobat, she with a seductive musician. But as illusion and reality blur, both must decide whether passion or devotion truly defines the heart.

A satirical look at the world of Walt Disney: Mickey and Minnie run afoul of racially-insensitive cannibals and arabs, a tour through the seedy underbelly of Disneyland, and the final destination: Mickey Mouse in Snow White's glass casket.

This short educational film introduces viewers to the vibrant world of camera-less animation. In just 10 minutes, it showcases three creative examples of animation made entirely by drawing, painting, and scratching directly onto film stock. Designed as an instructional resource, the film emphasizes how simple classroom materials can be used to produce expressive and visually striking animated works. With its energetic tone and hands-on demonstrations, it's both a fun watch and an effective teaching tool—perfect for budding animators or educators exploring experimental film techniques.

Short directed by Robert Mitchell and Robert Swarthe.

Animation Workshop Color UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. A hand-drawn animation made during the start of the anti-Vietnam War and anti-Cold War movement in the United States.