Buzzco Associates

Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.

A goofy crew of extraterrestrial wall-walkers journey to Earth in a quest to learn the meaning of Christmas.

Vashti, the Queen of Persia, loses her crown when she refuses to appear at a drunken council meeting wearing only her crown and nothing else. Her act of feminist resistance is echoed through the ages, culminating with the #MeToo movement of 2018.

"I, Candy" deconstructs a drawing Candy Kugel made when she was six years old. It explores her life, touching on family history, current events and societal norms of the time. In the process, she confronts anti-Semitism, channels political activism, and navigates life choices through luck and determination (and a bit of voodoo)!

The animated 30-minute piece is designed to act as an icebreaker for discussions between parents and their children.

Modern Man's musicians David Buskin and Rob Carlson saw some of Buzzco's collaborations with Lanny Meyers. They approached Buzzco with "Abdul the Reluctant Martyr", a new song they had performed at the Thalia Follies.

"The Adventures of the Maltese Cat" is an adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling short story. Producer Larry Spangler had just produced a documentary feature film about polo and he thought having a cartoon proceeding it would add a little something! So he came to Buzzco Associates to produce this very ambitious short.

An author seeks fame and fortune in Hollywood.

Why is it easier to mourn the loss of an object than the loss of a loved one?

Chronicles the seemingly impossible task of attending two important family obligations taking place 48 hours apart.

Papa Q. Bear wants more than golden honey to have one of his cubs play baseball. Brother has no interest, while Sister goes unnoticed.

Market of Hate began as a whisper in March 2023. The whisper became a deafening shout on October 7th. It's a cry for compassion, our need to resist the powerful forces that promote fear and hatred in order to divide us, while all that time, they are increasing their own wealth and power.

While preparing for the Christmas season, a woman dreams of traveling to witness the Nativity.

Puts a new slant on an old favorite fairy tale, bringing it up-to-date to explain such new age pop-psych phenomena as passive/aggressive behavior, co-dependency, compulsiveness and enabling. It even brings a new insight on the Prince's immediate passion for the sleeping Princess!!

An authentic, real-life story of what happens when a client, executive producer or publisher suggests "one little change."

Marc Black, the composer for It's Still Me! A Guide for People with Aphasia and their Loved Ones, approached Buzzco to make a music video for his new song “Oooh I Love My Coffee!!”

A little girl wishes she was an adult.

As Archie Foley, a sound effects editor, lays dying in the hospital, his life is replayed in his ears.

A guide for people with aphasia and their loved ones, in order to help them learn how to communicate with each other more effectively.

Vincent Cafarelli and Candy Kugel worked together for 38 years making animated films -- both commercial and personal. Unexpectedly Vincent, after a full day at work, went home, went to bed and never woke up.