Mia Resella

Mia Resella is a writer/artist and graduate of the Film and Media Studies program at UCSB. She is also a web content creator as part of Felicia Day’s Geek & Sundry network. With a background in screenwriting and new media, she is now pursuing her passion of animation. www.miaresellaisagrownup.com

16th Annual Animation Show of Shows

Ron Diamond will be our guest on Friday October 10th, 2:30 PM, to present The 16th Annual Animation Show of Shows in Bridges Theater. All are welcome – RSVP to the event: Click Here.

The Simpsons Episode Directed by Professor Chuck Sheetz Airs October 5th

When Bart disrespects Homer’s authority, Homer makes a point to try his hand at parenting. This proves fruitless, so Marge signs them up for the Relation Ship, where they’ll resolve their conflicts at sea. Meanwhile, Marge is in charge of Homer’s fantasy football league, but manages to win despite being the underdog.

UCLA Animation Film Spotlight: 9 and Counting

Though I’m normally known for cute animal stories, “9 and Counting” is a bit of a departure from my older work. Well…maybe actually not that much, it’s still an animal story after all.The film started off as many as my ideas do, in my sketchbook. I drew this unamused black cat with a Cleopatra collar …

Daily Bruin Articles on Film Fest Awards

Several UCLA Animation students were featured in The Daily Bruin, after being awarded “Best Animation” and “Best in Show” at the 2014 Shorttakes Film Festival. Films were critiqued and awarded by a panel of celebrities and industry insiders, including actor Alexis Denisof, Glen Mazzara (producer of “The Walking Dead” series) and Stuart Dryburgh (cinematographer of …

Workshop Alumna Paints TFT Mural

   Vivian Lee is a recent MFA graduate of the UCLA animation program. She was recently hired by TFT to paint a mural; here are several photos of Vivian at work, painting on the second floor wall of East Melnitz. The mural depicts different aspects of TFT and has recognizable people in numerous locations. Vivian …

Zehao Xue

Zehao Xue

Zehao studied animation as an undergraduate at Beijing Forestry University, where he taught himself computer animation techniques and made several short films either collaboratively or independently. Upon graduation, Zehao worked in Beijing for an animated feature film as a character TD and layout artist, and also for several commercials as 3D character animator.Zehao is now …