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Poster for Just Add Milk, a nostalgic animated short by Derek Cuneo blending humor, parenting, and 90s cartoon charm.

JUST ADD MILK (2020)

Directed by: Derek Cuneo and Sasha Cuneo

Poster for Inner Freak, an animated short by Derek Cuneo and Kate Monig about identity and self-expression.

INNER FREAK (2023)

Directed by: Derek Cuneo and Kate Monig

I BUILD STORIES THAT MOVE - IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD.

As a queer artist and independent filmmaker, I’m drawn to stories that actually feel like something - messy, tender, and honest. I like exploring the space where animation style and real emotion overlap, always chasing that moment when craft finally clicks. My goal is to create work that feels meaningful and lived-in: the kind of stories that reflect a more inclusive, more interesting world.

MORE FILMS TO COME !

Derek Cuneo at RiverRun International Film Festival, representing his animated short films Inner Freak.

Director, producer, writer, and animator - sometimes all at once and usually while losing track of time.

 

My short films range from heartfelt children's stories to strange little comedies that play best after midnight. They’ve screened at festivals across the country, including Oscar-qualifying showcases like the Florida Film Festival, RiverRun, and AmDocs.

 

Festival life has been a wild, rewarding ride - one that’s helped me sharpen my storytelling and connect with people who love film as much as I do. Whether I’m working solo in my home office or singing to my son and dogs between keyframes, I’m always chasing that perfect mix of heart, humor, and magic.

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