Long Beach State graduate Harrison Stetzer’s thesis film “Silent Service” depicts everyday life for sailors as they deal with solitude, deprivation and comradery. The film was inspired by the life of Stetzer’s grandfather, who the film is tributed to, and his life as a sailor. “When I finished the film,[Read More…]
Tag: animation
How ‘Booked,’ a CSULB student thesis film, tells the story of change
In this video, a Long Beach State graduate uses her thesis animated short film “Booked” to tell a story about change.
Animated feature film ‘Sow Don’t Sing’ is receiving recognition before its release
In this video, we feature the award-winning animator of “Sow Don’t Sing” Alysha Nunez where she explains how she created her compelling and moving animation.
Alumnus Ryan Chu’s animated film selected for American Documentary and Animation Film Festival
“Deep Fears” was released in May 2020, an animated short film from Long Beach State’s animation department. Now, it is being selected for the 2021 American Documentary and Animation Film Festival.
Student animation thesis: 72
Former animation student Valor Aguilar shares her story.
Telling stories about themselves: Four CSULB animation graduates share senior films
Four Long Beach State graduates discuss how their fall 2020 senior animation films came to be. The animators’ work, which touch on themes of identity, friendship and responsibility, are an extension of their own interests and life experiences.
Crème de la Quarantine: Alone Together virtual exhibition showcases artwork by graduating CSULB illustration majors
Students from the Department of Illustration and Animation wrap up their last semester at Long Beach State with a virtual exhibition that features 23 students and their artwork.
Short animated thesis film from CSULB alumni receives recognition for its heartfelt message
Ryan Chu, an alumni from Long Beach State who majored in animation, directed the film “Deep Fears” as a tribute to his mother, which has since gone on to collect over 50 accolades from film competitions and festivals.
Short animated thesis film, Deep Fears, receives recognition for its heartfelt message
Ryan Chu, an alumnus from Long Beach State who majored in animation, directed the film “Deep Fears” as a tribute to his mother, which has since gone on to collect over 50 accolades from film competitions and festivals.
Art at home continues for CSULB illustration and animation majors
Although illustration and animation majors’ work may be solitary, virtual classes have challenged the student community as well as the professors who lead Zoom classrooms.