Exactly 10 years ago, a YouTube video launched that instantly made a little boy famous and kicked off a project known as Action Movie Kid.
Daniel Hashimoto, an animator then working at DreamWorks Studios in Los Angeles, was enjoying a cup of coffee when an idea struck him: why not use his professional skills in Adobe After Effects to create something fun and exciting for his child? What began as a simple family pastime quickly turned into something that would change his life forever.
Hashimoto had no idea that his videos would go viral, garnering millions of views almost overnight. The Action Movie Kid project quickly caught the attention of both the media and professional communities. Daniel was invited to numerous TV shows and interviews to share his creative process and what inspired him.
Even today, in an era filled with advanced AI technologies, where it seems nothing can surprise us anymore, the videos from Action Movie Kid remain incredibly captivating. That’s because they’re infused with genuine, heartfelt love — a father’s desire to preserve and celebrate the boundless imagination of childhood by blending fantasy with reality. AdmiGram.com is in awe of Daniel Hashimoto’s work and looks back fondly on some of the most unforgettable videos from the Action Movie Kid project.
When your dad works at Dreamworks, anything is possible
image on top: Action Movie Kids / YouTube
