Sunday, April 18, 2010

2009 Graduate Wins @ local Film Festival

An email just in. Jess, who graduated from the SBIT Animation course in 2009, is an animator who has taken a different path from many of her classmates.

Initially in preparation for graduating and seeking employment, Jess sought funds for art projects relating to an associated interest in CosPlay and photography. She was successful, culminating with an exhibition of the work.

Further to that Jess has also taken the opportunity for paid animation teaching work at the 'Out of the Box' children's cultural festival hosted by the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

The latest news is that Jess has not let her 2009 student film gather dust and has just won a prize (cash?) at a local Brisbane Film Festival: "Mash It Up 2010". Congratulations Jess!



From each of these experiences Jess is gaining motivation, reward, contacts and skills required in pursuing a career as an artist. It takes some determination and persistence to travel the path Jess is on but I hope she is a glowing inspiration for the animators who follow.

3 comments:

Will said...

=) thats good to hear =)

Terry said...

What wonderful news. Congratulations Jess!

Terry said...

By the way, here is the Mash It Up website:

http://www.myspace.com/mashitup_filmfest

No mention of Jess' win yet, but hopefully it will be updated soon.