Student Animation From USC, Calarts, Ringling, and MOPA Win Student Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the winners of its 45th Student Academy Awards.
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Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Enough’ by Anna Mantzaris
A film about impulses we all feel but never act upon.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Future Thoughts’ by Loek Vugs
An experimental short film showing a collection of ideas about everyday life and new technologies in the near future.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow’ by Rob Gilliam
Be careful what you wish for, especially if it’s for more facial hair.
Watch The Finalist Films For The 2018 Student Academy Awards
Here are some of the best animated student films of the year, as chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Herman Brown is Feeling Down’ by Dan Castro
Herman’s quiet, colorful world is suddenly interrupted by something loud and stressy.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Frustration’ by Milán Kopasz
Our Short Pick of the Day, a striking mix of pixilation and collage, comes from Hungary’s MOME animation school.
Short Pick of the Day: “Why ‘Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln’ Aren’t So Great” by Stephanie Delazeri
An animated investigation into Disneyland’s “most boring” attraction.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Contact’ by Katy Wang
Stranded on a distant planet, a lonely astronaut sends out a signal in search of human contact.
Cartoon Brew Pick Of The Day: ‘What Else’ by Jelle van Meerendonk
Can life’s second act be as fulfilling as the first? Jelle van Meerendonk explores in his humorous graduation film.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Snip’ by Allyson Gonzalez
A giant gets a haircut.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘The Loaf Zone’ by Christopher Rutledge
The bizarre Loaf Town is explored in scenarios that range from the absurdly mundane to the insanely absurd.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Go, Kid!’ by Ruby Poon
Watch Ruby Poon’s graduation film made at Sheridan College.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Tennessee’ by Jack Wedge
A young woman explores a dating app in the future.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Juliette’ by Lora D’Addazio (NSFW)
After screenings in over 70 festivals, Lora D’Addazio’s animated horror short is now online.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Hold Me (Ca Caw Ca Caw)’ by Renee Zhan
The Slamdance-winning student film by Renee Zhan is now online.
Winners Of First-Ever Quirino Awards Will Be Announced Tonight – Here’s A Preview Of The Nominees
A look at the nominees of the Ibero-American Quirino Awards, which will be presented tonight.
‘Look at Me Only’ By Tomoki Misato
Having forgotten the exciting feelings of the early days of the relationship, a man drifts along petting his guinea pig. One day, he meets a flowering beauty who appreciates the pet.
‘How Are You Today?’ By Sophie Markatatos
In a fucked up world, two opposite characters meet.
‘Garden Party’ Filmmakers On Why Photoreal CG Was The Right Creative Choice For Their Film
This quirky Oscar-shortlisted student film from France is a fine example of how photoreal CG can be an effective storytelling choice.
