BayWorld Unlimited

10/05/2025

Bayworld Unlimited is proud to present our upcoming animated comedy series, The Mario Hodge 5-Minute Comedy Hour — a bold, hilarious, and unapologetically raw fusion of animation, satire, and cultural truth-telling. Led by comedian Mario Hodge, this groundbreaking series dives headfirst into social issues, relationships, politics, and everyday madness through a lineup of unforgettable characters — from the wild “Dope Fiend Danny” and “Powder P” to the unpredictable “Reverend Whateva” and “Jheri Curl Gerald.” Think The Boondocks meets The Chappelle Show, animated with that real Bay energy. Produced by Bayworld Unlimited and Mario Hodge, this show fills the gap the culture’s been missing — smart, fearless comedy that hits hard and keeps you laughing. 🎙️🔥

04/27/2025

IT’S HERE!!
Blues icon Theodis Ealey just dropped the "Snappin' Turtle" animated music video — and it’s STRAIGHT 🔥!!
Fully created and produced by the coldest 2D animation squad in the Bay, Bayworld Unlimited brought that Southern Soul to life like you’ve NEVER seen before.
Big guitars. Bigger vibes. Pure Blues energy in every frame. 🎸

Hit that link, turn it UP, and see why Bayworld Unlimited runs the Bay!
🎥 Watch now ➔ https://youtu.be/qdwaB_wp2zA?si=VDvhsvj9AYlA0VS2

Hey family! Step into a world where the deep grooves of Southern Soul and the raw emotion of Blues come alive—frame by frame. The Snappin' Turtle Remix anim...

04/14/2025

Senior Animator Bruce Bowers stepped into the future of Black storytelling at the 5th annual AfroAnimation Summit in Burbank! From Disney to YouNeek Studios, the energy was powerful, the panels were inspiring, and the “Iyanu: From Page to Screen” session was 🔥.

Bruce connected with fellow creatives, explored groundbreaking projects like Iyanu, and soaked in the brilliance of animation’s next wave. This is how BayWorld Unlimited shows up — proud, present, and pushing culture forward.

11/07/2024

💎 Proud Moment! 💎

Bayworld Unlimited is honored to receive the absolutely stunning BLUE DIAMOND AWARD for Best TV Series at the Spotlight International Film Festival! 🌟 Our show, It’s The Van Amburgs, truly took flight, setting a new standard for what a family-oriented animated series can be. We’re beyond grateful to share this journey with our fans and the amazing team who brought this vision to life.

Thank you for believing in us and supporting a show that celebrates family, fun, and togetherness. This award is for everyone who helped make The Van Amburgs soar! 🕊️✨

10/21/2024

We are incredibly excited to announce that It’s The Van Amburgs has won BEST TV SERIES at the Spotlight International Film Festival! 🎉 This is a monumental win for Bayworld Unlimited and every single person who contributed to the success of our animated series. Your hard work, creativity, and dedication helped us achieve this honor, and we couldn’t be prouder. A win for us is truly a win for everyone involved. Let’s continue to push the boundaries and celebrate this amazing achievement together! 💥

10/12/2024

🏆 WE WON! 🏆

We did it, everyone! It’s The Van Amburgs has officially won the prestigious BLUE DIAMOND AWARD for Best Animation - TV Series! 🎉🎬 Thank you to everyone who supported us and made this incredible achievement possible! 🙌❤️

Now, our show is heading to the Mipcom in France (Oct. 21-24th) and the AFM in Las Vegas (Nov. 5-10th), where it will be screened and represented by Spotlight Feature Films. 🌍✨ The only thing left is to secure that distribution deal and take The Van Amburgs to the next level!

A massive shoutout to the Spotlight International Film Festival for believing in our project! This win is for all of us at BAYWORLD UNLIMITED because over here, “We’re a family!” 💪🔥

Much love and appreciation to everyone who’s been part of this journey—let’s keep pushing forward! 🚀💫

10/08/2024

🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported us! We’ve officially made it past the Audience Choice portion of the Spotlight International Film Festival! 🙌🔥 Your votes and support helped It’s The Van Amburgs reach this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Now, it’s in the hands of the judges. It’s The Van Amburgs has an amazing chance at winning the Blue Diamond Award, which could mean a distribution deal for BAYWORLD UNLIMITED! This is a pivotal moment for us, and we’re so excited to see what happens next.

Stay tuned for updates, and thank you again for being part of this journey with us! 🚀💪

10/05/2024

🚨 FINAL ROUND ALERT! 🚨

We’re down to the wire! It’s The Van Amburgs: The Old Fashioned Modern Day Family is officially nominated for the Blue Diamond Award in the Winners Choice Animation category, and we need your help! 🏆✨

This is the LAST weekend to vote, and if we win, The Van Amburgs will hit the stage in Las Vegas this November with a chance to secure a distribution deal! 🎉 This is a HUGE moment for BAYWORLD UNLIMITED, and we need all the support we can get.

📢 Please tell all your family and friends to VOTE NOW at the link below! 🗳️ Every vote brings us one step closer to making this dream a reality!

🔗 http://youtube.com/post/Ugkxrkrb2QT1FBZRZWNFek3KE5vu3ovfU2JJ?si=cmrJVNSlvSTMaoKm

Let’s make it happen! Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far—let’s finish strong! 💪🔥

09/28/2024

🚨 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨

It’s The Van Amburgs: The Old Fashioned Modern Day Family has made it to the final round and is officially nominated for the Blue Diamond Award at the Spotlight International Film Festival! 🏆✨ This is HUGE for us because if we win, this animated series could secure a distribution deal! 🎉

This is where YOU come in! We need everyone to tell all their family and friends to VOTE NOW at the link below! 🗳️💻 Every vote counts, and your support could make all the difference. Let’s bring this win home to BAYWORLD UNLIMITED and get The Van Amburgs the recognition they deserve!

📅 Vote Right Now!

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx8IrxXiCHEyv6qOij2U8_wU_HhYorIh4F

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Let’s make some noise and get The Van Amburgs to Las Vegas! 🌟🎬

09/24/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that It’s The Van Amburgs: The Old Fashioned Modern Day Family has been selected as a finalist for the Best Animation/Experimental category at the Spotlight International Film Festival! 🌟🏆

This recognition means the world to us, and we couldn’t have done it without your incredible support! 🙌❤️ We set out to create a family-friendly show that brings laughter, love, and a bit of nostalgia to everyone, and we’re so proud to see our hard work paying off.

Thank you to the Spotlight International Film Festival for this honor and to our amazing fans for cheering us on every step of the way. Keep your fingers crossed as we head to the final round! 🤞✨

Let’s continue to spread the word and show our support for The Van Amburgs! 💪🗳️

09/21/2024

🚨 Exciting news! Our animated series It’s The Van Amburgs has made it to the semi-finals of the Spotlight International Film Festival! 🎉 We need your help to get to the next round and grab a shot at the BLUE DIAMOND AWARD and all the amazing perks that come with it! 💎✨

Click the bio link for quick access to voting or head over to the Spotlight Feature Films YouTube page, click on the “community” tab, and cast your vote for It’s The Van Amburgs! Every vote counts, and we can’t do it without you! 🙌 Let’s bring this award home! 🏆

09/21/2024

Finally, a vote where it actually counts! Please support our team at BayWorld Unlimited by going to the link below and voting for for best Your vote will move us closer to the goal of the coveted award and one step closer to Its The Van Amburgs appearing on a network/streaming channel near you. Thank you in advance for your support.

VOTE HERE
https://www.youtube.com//community

ITS THE VAN AMBURGS TRAILER
https://youtu.be/yjRJhWBTNjE?si=2djb00RrxFNPd-UD