It’s always exciting to see our students going on to do great things—and it’s ESPECIALLY exciting to see them recognized for it! This year we had 10 students and mentors specifically called out for Annie Award nominations, but even more were involved in the incredible work created this year, so really it’s even more than 10. We couldn’t be prouder!
Character Animation in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production
“Dreamworks Trolls Holiday”- Character Animator, Kevan Shorey
Character Animation in Animated Feature Production
Coco – Animator, Allison Rutland (One of our rock star mentors!)
Creature Animation in a Live Action Production
Guardians of the Galaxy – Animation Supervisor, Arslan Elver; Lead Animator, Alvise Avati
(Alvise is another rock star mentor!)
War for the Planet of the Apes – Sidney Kombo Kintombo
Character Animation in a Video Game
Horizon Zero Dawn – Lead Animator, Richard Oud; Character Animator, Niek Neervens; Character Animator, Peer Lemmers (Woah! Three alumni!)
Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production
“Tangled: The Series” Episode: Tangled Before Ever After – Character Designer, Bobby Pontillas
Production Design in an Animated Feature Production
Coco – Ernesto Nemesio
We’re so proud to see all these familiar names! See the full list of nominees here.
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