The Mantis Parable is my first film, my foray into the world of linear story-telling. I have spent the last 12 years of my life helping develop computer games where the purpose is to allow the player discover the world, choose their own path, unveil the story at their own pace. It's up to them. This time, it's up to me. This is not my full-time job. I spend my days as the Art and Visual Design Director for Cyan Worlds, Inc. helping develop most recently - Uru: Ages Beyond Myst. The Mantis Parable was a labor of love, and was created entirely by me alone (story, visuals, animation, sound, and music) over an 18-month period in my spare time.

The Mantis Parable has been a runaway international success winning awards at top festivals around the globe and qualifying (twice!) for consideration for an Academy Award nomination in the Best Animated Short Film category. Feel free to email me with questions and comments, and most of all, enjoy the project! ;)

***UPDATE: THE MANTIS PARABLE SPECIAL EDITION DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!!***

Josh Staub (josh@themantisparable.com)