AMV Research & Presentation Materials

[griffinspire]

It’s been a while! My name is Chris, though I also go by griffinspire across various social media platforms.
I’m a diagnosed schizophrenic, currently undergoing formal testing for dysgraphia and dyscalculia. I was born nearly albino, which makes visible light physically painful—compounded by schizophrenia, anxiety, and other birth-related conditions, plus a history of head trauma from sports and fighting. Personality-wise, I’d describe myself as a lawful neutral, level 2 rogue / level 2 warlock—think Garik from Star Trek.
Professionally, I spent years reading contracts aloud in the rental and financial industries, which sharpened my attention to detail. That skill helped me find deals, build tech teams, and lead Anime Banzai’s marketing efforts until I became fully disabled in 2020.
Since then, I’ve volunteered as a tech researcher focused on two questions:
1. Are AMVs legal?
2. If not, how could they be?
I began presenting my findings in Utah and the Pacific Northwest in 2021. In 2023, I joined the founding board of Hachi Con, where I helped build a strong foundation and successfully defended AMVs as a valid art form and historical medium during an IRS review.
I’m currently pursuing an Integrated Studies degree exploring the intersection of business and theater. I’ve also worked hard to temper my schizophrenia’s “red string theory” tendencies with Occam’s Razor, therapy, and medication.
My research now focuses on the broader societal forces in the U.S. that inspired many editors to create AMVs. I’ve also collected a trove of classic AMVs from the giants of the ’80s and ’90s that I’m reviewing—and I’d love feedback.
In the meantime, feel free to check out my (absurdly long but surprisingly funny) PowerPoint presentation:

https://1drv.ms/f/c/b02796e0c9e2b70b/Eg ... w?e=fdjMe6

Thanks for your time,
Chris