Ryan Gillis latest project from his studies at USC is titled BadBloom, FL. This traditionally-animated short is formatted almost like a trailer, and from what we learn, it seems as if a nasty fungus is invading the Everglades:

Here’s a trailer for Iria Lopez’ upcoming graduation film, Jamón, a short about a teenage pig. Lopez traditionally-animated the film while studying at the National Film and Television School

The Terrible Bandit is Evee Chriszt’s thesis animation from her final year of studies at Sherican College. There’s not much here in the way of story, but her animation and design are superb.

Who you gonna call? Well, Natalie Wetzig comes to mind, if you’re in the mood for some royal palace comedy. Here’s Royal Pain, Natalie’s GC-animated senior film from her studies at CalArts:

The Red Tide is Jason Reicher’s 2nd year film from his studies at CalArts. It’s a 2:30 minute noir short that’s full of brilliant production design and moody music by Max Rubell.

Karina Gazizova produced this brief short during her first year at Gobelins, as part of the Cartooning For Peace project. In La Vida, we watch a newborn travel through life, without being able to shed a particular attachment.

Théo Dusapin and Clément Dartigues have revealed their latest creation from their studies at ECV in France. The CG film, titled Piok, follows an alien’s Earthly adventures after he unfortunately bumps into a very loud chicken.