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2012 Student Academy Award Nominees

Thirty-five students from 20 U.S. colleges and universities have been selected as finalists in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and …

“will” by Eusong Lee

This one will touch your heart. Eusong Lee’s exquisite 2012 Cal Arts student film.

“Kickball” by Dana Terrace

“Kickball” is a third-year film made byDana Terrace at the School of the Visual Arts.

“Maison Sonore” by Jonatan Schwenk

The weary residents of a large residential complex want to get away from it all, until a young man with a musical instrument moves into …

“Frangin” by Geoffory Moneyron

“A young boy tries to reach his brother, gone for the war.” The beautiful, poignant graduation film of Geoffroy Moneyron from France’s …

“Papaye” By Geoffery Godet

Once upon a time, a cook tried to prepare a turtle for dinner. Papaye was directed by Geoffery Godet, his 4th year project at France’s …

Sheridan College Student Films 2012

Canada’s Sheridan College is well known for the quality of their animation program and the work of their students (alumni include Dean …

“Taylor” by Cody Walzel

This one’s a hoot… or a quack. The animation’s a bit crude, but this short story – about a boy transforming into a duck – has heart. It …

“Vaesen” by Adrian Dexter

“Vaesen is an original story that I wrote and directed. It’s not based on any specific folktale, but I chose a very iconic visual …

“For The Remainder” by Omer Ben David

Omer Ben David’s graduation project from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, in Jerusalem, Israel. For The Remainder takes a sensitive …

“Hide and Seek” by Aminder Dhaliwal

Sheridan College student Aminder Dhaliwal created this sweet graduation film to complete her studies last year. She’s currently working …

“Skip” by Sarah Jolley

Don’t “Skip” this nice little student film, with a nod to Buster Keaton, from Sarah Jolley at Vancouver Film School.

“Dream Giver” by Tyler Carter

Tyler Carter produced and directed this beautiful short at BYU’s Center for Animation. It features a sublime use of 2D and CG techniques …

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