David James Armsby
David James Armsby is an independent filmmaker, animator, and storyteller known for his distinctive hand-crafted style and emotionally driven narratives. He creates short films that blend atmospheric world-building with strong visual identity, most notably through his acclaimed paleo-inspired anthology Dinosauria. His work stands out for its expressive animation, unique creature designs, and mature, thematic storytelling.
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"Hunted by Moonlight" | Dinosauria Series
"Hunted by Moonlight" is a bit different from the rest of the Dinosauria Series. It's a scary story inspired by old gothic fairy tales. I'm particularly fond of the "fairy tale horror" subgenre, but I've never seen it combined with dinosaurs or paleo-media before. I'm overall very proud of the result, and I hope you all enjoy it too! :D"
October 24, 2025
North America, Early Jurassic, Dilophosaurus
Created by David James Armsby.
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"Terrible Lizards" | Dinosauria Series
This is the sixth short film in the "Dinosauria Animated Series".
July 19, 2025
Europe, Iguanodon, Megalosaurus
Created by David James Armsby.
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"The Last Tyrant" | Dinosauria
This episode is set 66 million years ago in Late Cretaceous North America and covers the dramatic extinction event that wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs.
June 11, 2022
North America, Late Cretaceous, Tyrannosaurus rex, T.rex, Edmontosaurus, Triceratops, Pachycephalosaurus, Struthiomimus, Alamosaurus
Created by David James Armsby.
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"Sea and Sky" | Dinosauria Series
This film is set 85 million years ago in the Niobrara Formation and follows a group of Geosternbergia (Pteranodon sternbergi) trying to hunt during a thunderstorm... but there are dangerous creatures in these Cretaceous seas.
February 9, 2022
North America, Late Cretaceous, Geosternbergia, Tylosaurus
Created by David James Armsby.
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"A More Ancient Spring" | Dinosauria Series
The film takes place 75 million years ago in Cretaceous Alberta and follows a male lambeosaurus searching for a mate during the changing spring season.
December 6, 2021
North America, Late Cretaceous, Corythosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Chasmosaurus, Euoplocephalus, Gorgosaurus
Created by David James Armsby.
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"Our Frozen Past" | Dinosauria Series
This short film takes place 69 million years ago in Cretaceous Alaska and follows a mother Troodon as she and her brood try to survive the coldest and most desperate times of the year.
October 8, 2021
North America, Late Cretaceous, Troodon, Nanuqsaurus
Created by David James Armsby.
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"Old Buck" | Dinosauria Series
This is the first short film in the "Dinosauria Animated Series". This film takes place in Alberta, Canada 75 million years ago and follows an old alpha-male styracosaurus as he defends his territory from a rival male.
September 9, 2021
North America, Late Cretaceous, Styracosaurus
Created by David James Armsby.