
Eco-Man
4:57 mins
United States of America
Feb 28, 2015
In Competition
Eco-Man is a distinctively stylized short film that blends environmental advocacy with a unique visual aesthetic often described as "arthouse Yo Gabba Gabba!." This comparison suggests a production that utilizes colorful, perhaps surreal or childlike imagery to convey serious messages about sustainability in a way that is accessible and engaging. The film operates as part of a larger multimedia project which includes an accompanying book, reinforcing its educational intent through a multi-platform approach. The narrative likely revolves around the titular character, Eco-Man, as a symbolic hero or guide who navigates or combats environmental neglect, using a tone that balances playful, high-energy visuals with the weight of ecological responsibility.
The film's artistic direction stands out for its commitment to an "eco-friendly" ethos not just in content but potentially in its production values or messaging. By adopting a style that echoes children's television but with an "arthouse" twist, "Eco-Man" likely appeals to a dual audience: children who are drawn to the vibrant characters and setting, and adults who appreciate the satirical or stylized presentation of urgent global issues. This creative choice allows the film to transcend standard educational documentaries, offering instead a creative, fictionalized universe where the battle for the planet is fought with imagination and flair.
Director
Jackson Brook
Writer
Jackson Brook
Cast
Jackson Brook
Dorris Richmond
Jasper McEvoy
Madeline Lee
Patrick McEvoy
Elaine Johnson
About
Jackson Brook
Jackson Brook is a filmmaker and creative who appears to specialize in projects that merge visual storytelling with social or environmental consciousness. His work on Eco-Man (2013) showcases a directorial signature that values high-concept visual design and cross-media storytelling, as evidenced by the project's extension into literature. By framing environmentalism through a lens that is both avant-garde and reminiscent of pop-culture nostalgia, Brook demonstrates a talent for recontextualizing traditional advocacy into fresh, artistic narratives that capture attention through their originality rather than just their didactic message.
When he participated at the 2nd Y-CAM Film Festival in 2015, Jackson was a senior at Palo Alto High School in California (and also the editor of the school's magazine, Verde). He has been making films since 8th grade, mostly comedies, and now he works as a Louisiana Statehouse reporter for The Associated Press via the Report for America corps. He also focuses on covering climate and environmental issues and infrastructure in and around the state.
Previously, he was based in Cambodia for several years working for independent local media outlets CamboJA News and Southeast Asia Globe. He also freelanced for a range of publications including The Guardian, Vice, Al Jazeera, Nikkei Asia Review, Mongabay, Rest of World and Christian Science Monitor.





