Nick Cogan is an Emmy and Annie Award-losing animation director who makes cartoons for world peace and money.

His work has appeared on MTV's 'Wonder Showzen', in several unaired TV pilots, and in many too-often-aired TV commercials.

Cartoons
Squid Dragon Legend

Squid Dragon Legend

In 2006, I decided to finally produce a short pilot for an idea I’d had for an anime parody.  Homage.  Ode. There’s a vast lode of comedy to mine from the anime and action/fantasy genres – I think I barely scratched the surface.  In my defense, I made this thing in a ridiculously short period...
America (The Animated Series)

America (The Animated Series)

Very little has been said (by me) about these shorts I made for Fox Broadcasting and 20th Television’s “Inkubator” program. It was a learning experience to be sure.  What did I learn? Dude. Writing comedy is hard. Don’t start a new job, have a new baby and try to write comedy at the same time....
I like to draw.

I like to draw.

I forget that sometimes.  I’ve been storyboarding a lot this week and it reminds me how gratifying it is to just sit and draw.  Especially when you’re drawing wide-eyed cartoon characters with crazy expressions.  It’s redeeming to be able and work something out like that – making an image all by yourself with your hands. ...
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