Rudy Jahchan
Rudy Jahchan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rudy Jahchan March 30, 1979 |
| Other names | Zod, Coderonin |
| Notable work | Galacticast, A Comicbook Orange, and Kitkast |
| Website | http://www.rudyjahchan.com |
Rudy Jahchan is the co-producer and star of popular internet shows Galacticast, A Comicbook Orange, and Kitkast. The primary writer and director of the shows, he also manages the technical aspects such as devising the special effects and developing their websites, and acts alongside his partner and co-star Casey McKinnon.
Education and early career
Born in Bahrain, and raised there and Canada, Rudy took his B.Sc. in Computer Science at McGill University, graduating with distinction in 2000, and pursued a career in software and web development.
Web series
Rudy Jahchan first became known under the pseudonym “Zod”, the man behind the scenes of sexy video blog Kitkast. It debuted on October 15, 2005, and the show's old-fashion news reel and pin-up appeal resulted in an average 40,000 weekly viewers by the end of its first season run in March 2006. Although it had a short run, Kitkast was mentioned in many newspapers and magazines worldwide including the May 4, 2006 issue of Rolling Stone.[1]
He next launched Galacticast as a weekly science fiction parody show on May 8, 2006. Becoming known for its Robot Chicken like fan-based humor, sharp editing, and recreation of Hollywood effects with minimal to no budget, it has grown a loyal following of over a quarter million viewers a month. Highlighted by the BBC,[2] the Montreal Gazette,[3] and the Hollywood Reporter,[4] on November 5, 2006 Galacticast won 5 Vloggies including the People’s Choice for Best Special Effects, Best Entertainment, and Best Website.[5]
His most recent project was A Comicbook Orange, a review show for comics and graphic novels.
Awards
| Year | Award Show | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Inaugural IAWTV Awards | Best Writing (Non-Fiction) | A Comicbook Orange | Won[6] |
| Dragon*Con Short Film Festival | Best Science Fiction | D.N.E.: Do Not Erase | Won[7] |
References
- ^ "Music News – Rolling Stone".
- ^ "What to watch on the web". November 27, 2006 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "In a galaxy not so far, far away".
- ^ "A Neutral Perspective On Fitness Diets".
- ^ "This is PodTech.net". podtech.net. Archived from the original on November 13, 2008.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ staff, Daily Dragon. "Film Festival Award Winners".
External links
- Rudy Jahchan's Official Web Site
- GALACTICAST - Weekly Sci Fi Parody Show
- A COMICBOOK ORANGE - Comicbook review show
- KITKAST - Former show