Month: March 2020

Director Biography – Sunny Wai Yan Chan (GODSPEED)

Sunny is born and raised in Hong Kong. After finishing his bachelor’s degree in Surveying at The University of Hong Kong, he decided to pursue his dream in animation. He is currently an animation student based in the United States, studying Master of Fine Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design, focusing… Continue reading Director Biography – Sunny Wai Yan Chan (GODSPEED)

Short Film: GODSPEED, 2min., USA, Animation

“Godspeed” is a story about a mother saying goodbye to her son at the airport. The son wants a hug, but the reserved mother is reluctant to do so. The seemingly small conflict between the two is amplified by the close-ups of their faces, visualizing the weight of struggle each of them is experiencing. Project… Continue reading Short Film: GODSPEED, 2min., USA, Animation

Director Biography – Gray Hodgkinson (COLOUR ME FREE)

Gray Hodgkinson is an animator and associate professor of animation and game design at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Gray has been developing animation education for 20 years, and has been instrumental in creating links between tertiary institutes and industry in New Zealand and internationally. Gray has presented papers and workshops on animation research and pedagogy… Continue reading Director Biography – Gray Hodgkinson (COLOUR ME FREE)

Short Film: COLOUR ME FREE, 5min., 5min., Singapore, Animation

The animated movie “Colour Me Free” is a symbolised narrative influenced by the plight of civilians caught up in war. Through no fault of their own, these people are trapped in their cities, targeted by both sides as acceptable collateral damage, or even as human shields. This movie explores how these survivors are forced to… Continue reading Short Film: COLOUR ME FREE, 5min., 5min., Singapore, Animation

Director Biography – Lisbet Byler, Grace Wagner (AFRAID)

First-time directors, Lisbet Byler and Grace Wagner, reside in Lancaster, PA where they work for MAKE films, a film company producing commercial and original content. At MAKE, Grace works as Coordinating Producer and Lisbet as Studio & Marketing Manager. The two bonded over their shared love of true crime podcasts and dogs (dachshunds in particular).… Continue reading Director Biography – Lisbet Byler, Grace Wagner (AFRAID)