Brandon Hull (Animation/Virtual Reality) and Rhodes Hull (Multi-instrumentalist) - Altbays Table Talk #250

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What is your favourite animated movie? Brandon has been in the film industry for years, working for the massive Warner Bros. and being a part of epic movies like 'The Matrix' and 'Looney Tunes: Back In Action'. He then ventured into virtual reality, combining his film and animation expertise with a passion for history. His son, the multi-instrumentalist, Rhodes Hull also joins us on this chat with the cinematographer Ysabella Smith and Leo Magri. Watch it here now!

Show 250 - Brandon Hull (Animation/Virtual Reality) and Rhodes Hull (Multi-instrumentalist)

Welcome to Altbays Table Talk (featuring Ysabella Smith and Leo Magri).

Hull, a Boise, Idaho native, boasts over 30 years of experience spanning live music, film production, animation, documentary films, and virtual reality. Starting his journey in Los Angeles in 1993, Hull entered film school at California State University, Northridge, while also working for iconic venues like the House of Blues. Notable accomplishments include producing the award-winning film 'The Silent Movie' starring Billy Connolly.

After film school, Hull interned at Warner Bros. Feature Productions, contributing to films like 'The Matrix' before delving into animation with projects such as 'Osmosis Jones' and 'Looney Tunes: Back In Action.' Transitioning to documentary production, he worked on impactful films like 'To Whom it May Concern: The Life of Nancy Kwan.'

Hull then ventured into virtual reality, combining his film and animation expertise with a passion for history. His work includes immersive tours for NASA, Mount Vernon, Monticello, and over 150 American battlefields. Currently, he's preparing to remake the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory tour and capture 360 views of the Mars Perseverance Rover in the Jezero Crater.

Upcoming projects include the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Overseas Buildings for the Department of State, and a documentary on urban enslavement in New Orleans. Hull continues to push boundaries in storytelling and technology, leaving a lasting impact across diverse industries.

Rhodes Hull is a 22 year old multi instrumentalist from Boise, Idaho who writes and produces the majority of his work. When playing live, he gathers his friends to form Rhodes Hulls Magic Band, a vibrant musical group known for their electric fusion of surf rock, psychedelic rock, whimsical rock, and scalawag rock. Their unique sound can be described as a captivating blend of the Beatles’ infectious melodies and the Doors’ enigmatic vibes. From catchy surf guitar licks to mind-bending psychedelic journeys, their music takes you on a captivating ride filled with nostalgia and imaginative storytelling.

His new single, “I’m the Monkey Man” is available now on all streaming platforms!

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