In 2012 Pixar art directors Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo wanted to expand their filmmaking experience. They decided to write and direct an independent animated short film together. The result was The Dam Keeper, a beautiful and emotional 18-minute film that earned an Academy Award nomination. The experience of making the film was life-changing for the two artists. They questioned the path they were on and searched for answers to their deepest ambitions and dreams. In 2014, they founded Tonko House to continue their artistic journey and share their stories with the world.
