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 …

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