Cory Turek's profile

Rhino the Neurosurgeon - Toys N Heaven

I had the pleasure of doing the 3D animation, visual effects, color grading, as well as some of the filming and editing of this project. I learned Blender from scratch in order to animate Ryan Anderson's custom made TV 3D model. The compositing was done using After Effects and Premiere.

Winner of 'Best Music Video' and 'Best VFX' Categories in the Falcon International Film Festival, March 2022 Edition

Semi Finalist in the Paris International Film Festival, February 2022 Edition

Nominee in the Various Artists Independent Film Festival, 2022 Edition


"Sleep Good", the song in Toys N Heaven, is honestly about just being happy. The song is dedicated to all those people who have stressful nights doing what they love. It's a tribute to people who don't smile often because they may be lost or confused throughout life. Oftentimes I've been told that I look high but I don't smoke or drink. In general, I'm tired. Loved ones alongside friends tell me that I need sleep and to rest but life keeps calling. I don't look high or tired because I'm up late at night goofing around. I'm up in the middle of the night doing what I love and working on my craft. I commit my nights to my love of design and music. Oftentimes I find myself locked into what I'm doing, that time seems to fly by. I feel at peace and at a natural high and no matter what others think I'm able to sleep good when it comes time because I can say I'm doing what I love. So if staying up long nights keeps me happier than sleeping and having nothing to show for it, I'd say I look better when I'm high.
- Rhino The Neurosurgeon

A Film by Ryan Anderson
Directed by Nick Albaracin
Written by Ryan Anderson
Starring: Rhino The Neurosurgeon
Director of Photography: K.R. Brooks
Edited by Nick Albaracin & Cory Turek
3D Modeling & CGI Effects by Ryan Anderson
3D Animation & Visual Effects by Cory Turek

Rhino the Neurosurgeon - Toys N Heaven
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