About "Snot Bubble Boy"

"Snot Bubble Boy" is a short film written, directed, produced, animated, drawn, composed, sung, and edited by John Derevlany. No one else worked on this film.* It was made in the middle of the night by a guy in his garage with a computer.

The film is based on a song, "Snot Bubble Boy," which the filmmaker used to sing (lovingly) to his son Ian when he was very young.  From the time he was born until he was about 3, Ian always seemed to have some kind of cold-related liquid draining from his nose.  This is not that unusual for young kids.  Nevertheless, Ian was never too thrilled with this situation, and neither was anyone else.

But John Derevlany believes there's always a silver lining, even in the thick green of children's mucus. Thus, he made up a song about Ian's ever-present snot, and all the wonderful powers it might have, if seen with the right eyes.  Rather than being a source of discomfort, his nasal discharge could be a superpower capable of carrying him around the world and universe, where new friends and adventures would be found.

This is the story of "Snot Bubble Boy," a young child who gains superpowers from his excessive nose dribble.

The film premieres April 2011 at the 11th Annual Phoenix Film Festival and the 20th Annual Florida Film Festival in the Orlanda/Central Florida area.

* Almost no one else worked on this film. The "Snot Bubble Boy" song was remixed and re-mastered by Clyde Shorey on later versions of the film.

"Best Animated Film" nominee

May 14, 10 p.m.

ACME Comedy Theatre

135 N. La Brea Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Sat. April 9, midnight

Sat. April 16, midnight

Enzian Theater

Maitland, Florida

Fri. Apr. 1, 1:10 p.m.

Sat. Apr. 2, 3:25 p.m.

Harkins Scottsdale/101 Theatre 3