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Gillis Invites You To BadBloom, FL

Aaron — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:05 +0000

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:

Lopez Teases Student Film Titled Jamón

Aaron — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:28:55 +0000

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

Ernest and Celestine Head to Cannes

Aaron — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:31:39 +0000

On the heels of A Town Called Panic, the 2009 stop-motion film you simply must watch, Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar have adapted, along with Benjamin Renner, Gabrielle Vincent’s book series, Ernest and Celestine. The 80 minute, 2D feature will soon screen at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, and the producers have uploaded a number of French-language clips from the film for your previewing pleasure. You’ll see beautiful water-color world inhabited by bears, mice and lots and lots of candy.

Pixar Honors Moms With New Brave Trailer

Aaron — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:10:41 +0000

The Disney•Pixar gang have cut a new trailer for the upcoming CG feature Brave just in time for Mother’s Day. We focus in on the relationship between Princess Merida and her mother Queen Elinor.

Terrible Bandit Helps Student Finish College

Aaron — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:24:53 +0000

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.

Wetzig’s Graduation Film is a Royal Pain

Aaron — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:09:23 +0000

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:

Reicher Rolls Out The Red Tide

Aaron — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:32:06 +0000

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.

Gazizova Completes Life With La Vida

Aaron — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:30:41 +0000

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.

Winston Invites You Into The Woods

Aaron — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:54:18 +0000

Max Winston’s animation test for a Nickelodeon show is now on display. The series, which sadly isn’t moving forward, is titled The Woods. I want to go to there!

Dusapin’s Student Film Touches Down on Earth

Aaron — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:46:17 +0000

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.