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The king of indie animation

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The king of indie animation +

“Bill plympton is god!”

+ Matt groening

“where does he buy his drugs?”

+ terry gilliam

With only paper + a pencil… + sometimes a ballpoint pen

  • **THE USA THEATRICAL RELEASE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED!**

    See “Slide” at Cinema Village in NYC from November 28th to December 4th.

    What if Clint Eastwood and Mel Brooks became cartoonists and united to create the wackiest, most surreal musical western ever? That’s Slide. It's the story of a corrupt logging village, Sourdough Creek, ruled by two evil twin brothers, Zeke and Jeb, who enjoy nothing more than killing and greed.

    Then, one day a mysterious cowboy arrives in town, carrying nothing but his slide guitar…

    Featuring music by Maureen McElheron & Hank Bones

  • Whale 52 - Suite for Man, Boy, and Whale

    The Latest Animated Short Film from Plymptoons Studio

    Draws on the legend of the "loneliest whale" as a boy with selective mutism and an aging widower, bound by loss and sorrow, discover a magical pen and journal that let them hear each other's unspoken cries and find healing.

    Written by Edward Jordon & Daniel Neiden

    Animated and Directed by Bill Plympton & Daniel Neiden

    Starring Bruce Vilanch

    Debuted at the IFC Theater for "Weird Al Presents: Plympton's Toons"! September 15-21 2025

  • Bill Plympton’s School of Animation is FINALLY BACK!

    With attendance availability options both in-person and online, the possibilities are limitless! Enrollment begins now so don’t miss out on getting foundational animation education from the King of Indie Animation himself - Bill Plympton!

    Classes start on January 5th from 6PM-8PM EST and run weekly every Monday for 8 sessions.

    Give a unique and creative gift this holiday season while also supporting a real Independent animation studio!

    Visit the shop or send us an email for more info Studio@plymptoons.com

    And don’t forget to keep on drawin’!

    **Adobe License encouraged but not required**

  • Plymptoons now on RARIBLE!

    6 exclusive NFTs have just been released for Plymptoons Classics:

    “Your Face”

    “Guide Dog”

    “Hair High”

    “I Married a Strange Person”

    and “How to Kiss”

    A revolutionary step for our traditionally traditional studio with these digital-only pieces!

  • A dark fairy tale about a duck village that, in order to get tourists, fakes a wild monster attack to increase fame and sympathy. But, of course, everything goes wrong.

    Plymptoons’ 2025 Short, Duckville, currently making rounds in the film festival circuit. Get updates on screenings where you might get to meet Bill in-person, and he’ll even give you a free sketch!

  • Interested in more BTS footage, exclusive content, and even art lessons from one of the greatest?

    Come join the Plymptoons Patreon for as little as $2 a month for access to Bill’s vast wealth of knowledge as one of the pioneers in the Indie Animation scene.

    Every new member gets a sketch!

    $15 Guard Dog Tier members get a postcard drawing mailed to their home, and $100 Strange Person members get their name in the credits of Bill’s films!