About the Artist
Robert Valley is an award-winning illustrator, animator, and director based in Vancouver, recognized for a distinctive style defined by angled line-work, sharp shadows, and a selective color palette. His career spans music videos, feature films, commercials, and independent animation—each marked by an unmistakable visual language.
Valley is known internationally for his work on Gorillaz music videos, character design for Disney’s Tron: Uprising, and commercials for brands like Nike, Levis, and Coke. His short film Pear Cider and Cigarettes—illustrated and animated independently—earned an Annie Award and an Academy Award nomination. In 2019, he directed the acclaimed short film Zima Blue as part of Netflix’s Love, Death & Robots anthology series.
Robert Valley continues to create short and long-form animated projects, bringing his signature style to new stories and audiences.
The Making of "Pear Cider and Cigarettes"
This eBook unveils the long-anticipated final chapter of the Academy Award-nominated animated short, Pear Cider and Cigarettes, directed by Robert Valley. Offering a candid and transparent look behind the scenes, it chronicles the entire production journey-from the initial script to the final frame on screen. Dive into the creative process and discover the true story behind this captivating film.