Character Animation & Animation/Visual Effects Premieres

Presented by the School of Visual Arts & Design (SVAD), visitors will view student-created animated films from the past 3 years of the Emerging Media BFA Character Animation track and the Emerging Media MFA in Animation and Visual Effects track. This two-part event also offers a Q&A with the animators. Please note: this event contains some material not suitable for children.

Six short films that have already garnered hundreds of acceptances and awards in film festivals around the world will be screened first. These were created by students who earned the highly competitive Emerging Media: Character Animation B. F. A.

These will be followed by screenings of the thesis works from students who have earned an Animation and Visual Effects M.F.A. This terminal degree offers students the opportunity for self-expression by creation of their own work while mastering their skills in these areas.

FEATURED BFA ANIMATIONS

SVAD Character Animation’s 2021 Award Winning Films:

• Serpendipity 2019
• Tiffany 2019
• Delivery 2020
• Stick to Manual 2020
• Forget Me Not 2021
• Symfaunic 2021

A discussion with the undergraduate filmmakers will follow the BFA screening.

FEATURED MFA ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS FILMS: 

(Note some films may not be appropriate for younger audience members)

• Auma by Indianna Alvarez Sanchez *
• Amplify by Dana Barnes
• Ruffled by Savannah Berry *
• Peat and Patty by Clinnie Brinson *
• Rubicon by Marcos Carrasco
• The Curse Breaker by James Chambless *
• Downhill [Working Title] by Christina Christie *
• Alexander by Alyssa Garoogian
• The Storm Kirstin Hardin *
• A Bauble of Bubbles Ronald Hargrove
• 2030 by Angela Hernandez-Carlson
• Seeds of Doubt by Amber Hilson
• Portal Problems by Ira Klages *
• Ouroboros by Heather Knott
• Slapper the Cat by Daniel McCabe
• Two’s Accompany by Brian Phinn
• The Adventures of Molly and Sage by Nathaniel Shrage *
• Castle of Unknowing by Damian Thorn-Hauswirth *
• Crossed by Dillon Williams *

A discussion with the graduate school filmmakers will follow the MFA screening.

*Pending Graduation by Spring 2022

Select Character Animation Shorts will be shown before various events throughout the week:

Ukelaya 2018 • Night Light 2018 • Dreamweaver 2017 • Cuddlefish 2017 • Farmer Glorp 2016 • The Moth Effect 2016 • Snacktime 2015 • Enchanted Ink 2015 • Yours, Mime and Ours 2014 • Celestial 2014 • Gaiaspora 2013 • Ember 2013 • Flower Story 2012 • Box Forts 2012

UCF Celebrates the Arts 2022, April 5-16, showcases the creativity, innovation and collaboration that define Orlando’s hometown university at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The annual festival brings musicians, theatre practitioners and visual artists from the UCF campus to the Central Florida community in an array of offerings including jazz, dance, musical theatre, opera, symphony, bands, visual arts, talks, choirs, family events and more. See more events and read about the extensive visual arts exhibitions available throughout the festival at arts.cah.ucf.edu/celebrates.

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