Pendulum Animation LLC is an independent, founder-led studio dedicated to thoughtful and grounded storytelling. Established in 2023, the studio focuses on short, personal narratives- stories that shape our character and withstand the test of time.
Pendulum’s work centers on atmospheric filmmaking, bringing quiet, meaningful tales to the screen with sincerity.
Brian is an animator and founder of Pendulum and is drawn to personal stories and the memories that shape them. His debut short, Signalman, was inspired by a story from his grandfather’s service during World War II.
Brian Colby
Fausto is a 3D artist who loves creating environments and props. With an engineer dad and an art teacher mom, he naturally mixes technical thinking with creativity. He’s passionate about games and movies.
Fausto Baruchi
Matt is an animator/generalist with 15 years of experience in a wide variety of 3D skills. He is one of the instructors at Pixels and Polygons School of Digital Art & Animation. For the past 6 years, Matt has been solo developing his first breakout game, 'Viridian Eclipse,' which he is hoping to release on Steam within the upcoming year.
Matt McCarthy
Pendulum’s debut short, Signalman, was made possible through the work of several talented independent artists whose contributions shaped the film’s look and tone.
Recent collaborators include:
Jon Ma - Environmental Artist
Jordan Osborne - Lighting & Composition
Anthony Marquette - Character Modeler
Matt McCarthy - Technical Artist
Alfred Sheppard - Composer
To see everyone who helped bring Signalman to life, please click here.
Jordan is a lighting artist who enjoys shaping mood and atmosphere through light. With a background that blends technical problem-solving and creative exploration, he brings care and intention to each scene.
Jordan Osborne
Logo
Pendulum’s logo is inspired from a vintage hand-painted sign created during Brian’s grandfather’s years as a carpenter. The redesign preserves the classic script style while adapting it for a modern identity.