Our newest cartoon musical premieres in Weimar, June 6 2026
Our newest cartoon musical, Archie & His Gang in: The Day of Atonement, makes its world premiere as an Official Nominee of the 11th annual Weimar Poetry Film Award, Saturday, June 6, at Lichthaus Cinema (Am Kirschberg 4, 99423 Weimar).
Tickets on sale to Be ME on June 10th in Toronto
Coates & Co. will be presenting our next Meaningful Encounter in Toronto, June 10th at 688 Richmond St. (Suite 302). Tickets on sale now! Get ’em while they’re hot! Featuring Ian Tulluch on tuba, Will Hunter on electric guitar, James Paul on toy piano, and Lili Miklósi as the Spectre of Death.
Now Accepting Bookings Through 2026 and 2027.
One year after the premiere of “…And the Lord Hath Taken,” and we are exceedingly excited to share the news that we our now officially accepting booking engagements through 2026 and 2027 to bring this performance to new cities across the world. If you or your organization would like to collaborate to remount this work, please do not hesitate to contact us at theholygasp@gmail.com.
Out of the Hands of Wicked ~ Out Now!
After a year-and-a-half of touring the festival circuit, racking up (figuratively) a gajillion awards (and literally 3) at the Regina International (Best Music Film), Tiny Mountains in Australia (People’s Choice), and the Paris Film Art Festival (Best Music), Out of the Hands of the Wicked is finally available on Youtube for all to see.
What the Critics are Saying:
“…it’s the creativity and the memorability of Hackman’s performance as Pa that are going to win this short some awards.” – Kate DeJonge, Grimoire of Horror
“…wickedly funny…” – Canadian Beats
“The Holy Gasp’s Out of the Hands of the Wicked is a staggering achievement in modern music, a true genre-defying masterpiece. …simultaneously grand, intimate, and utterly unique.” – Eugenia Roditis, MUSICnGEAR
“…a complete artistic experience… as entertaining as it is profound…” – Oliver Zurita, Expansión Radial
“…an intense and moving piece that intertwines pain, satire, and humanity in equal measure.” – Miguel Castillo, La Caverna Net
“…darkly comic and deeply human.” – Moochila
“…brilliant.” – American Pancake
In Other Film News:
Director Luke Sargent’s award-winning documentary about the writing and recording of The Love Songs of Oedipus Rex has completed its broadcast licence with the CBC and is now available to be publicly viewed online.
