Kyle V. James
Writer, Director, Animator

​Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kyle grew up fighting creatures and robots in his backyard with a homemade lightsaber. He now works as a film professor and technician at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. His work spans feature films, TV commercials, and award-winning short films. When Kyle isn’t designing movie posters, he is writing his book on paradoxes: The Parado’s and Paradont’s of Time-Travel.

KyleJamesFilm.com - Facebook - Instagram - Tumblr ​- Twitter - kylejamesfilm@gmail.com

Mallori Taylor
Art Director, Animator

Mallori’s life goal has always been to live Tarzan-style and protect every animal in the world. After graduating from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Mallori now works as a full-time animator, graphic designer, and digital marketing specialist in Milwaukee. She is also a published illustrator and an established storyboard artist. Mallori has a mild obsession with cryptids and cries happy tears every time she’s within 300 yards of a dog.

malloritaylor.com - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - malloritaylor93@gmail.com

Michael Bourne
Producer, Director of Photography
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Acting as his guilty pleasure movie, Michael owns 5 copies of Peter Jackson’s King Kong. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Michael now works as a freelance cinematographer and editor. His video work includes award-winning short films, music videos, and feature documentaries. When Michael isn't watching an obscene amount of movies or getting lost on 10-hour-long bike rides, he is probably trying to touch an animal he shouldn't.

mbourne12@gmail.com - Facebook - Instagram

Noodle
Studio Dog, On-set therapist

His name says it all: This goofy doggo is an unconditional lover and a total cheeseball. He enjoys licking feet and biting his squeaky toys so gently that they don’t make a noise. Popsicles are his favorite food, The Grinch is his favorite movie, and he is by far the most important member of the crew.

Rawspace is being produced by our creative team, Moonflower Productions. Kyle James and Michael Bourne have been making films together for the past 10 years. They teamed up with animator/illustrator Mallori Taylor during college. Their first collaboration, The Death Drive, was on exhibit at the Museum of Wisconsin Art and traveled internationally winning “Best Short Film” at multiple film festivals. Their latest animated short film, The Alligator Hunter, traveled internationally and was awarded “Audience Favorite” in London.