Dec 8, 2009
Born in East Moline, Illinois, Mike Roush found
his way to California, earning his BFA in Animation from California State
University, Fullerton.
Mike Roush
has been with Titmouse Shorts, Inc., contributing storyboards,
design, and animation to high profile TV, music video and
commercial clients and serves as Supervising Animator
on [adult
swim]’s smash hit Metalocalypse.
Mike made
his directorial debut with The Hidden Life of the Burrowing Owl – an innovative
blend of live action elements and unconventional Flash animation.
The Hidden Life of the Burrowing Owl has
screened many film festivals worldwide like Annecy, Palm Springs, and
the Fantasia Film Festival.
The Hidden Life of the Burrowing Owl has won
many awards including the Headtrip Audience Choice Award in the MergingArts Short
Short Story Film Festival.