ESMA is proud to announce that its graduation short film DAWN has been selected to take part in the 23rd VES Awards. This is international recognition for a film made by our 3D Animation and Special Effects students.
The VES Awards: a not-to-be-missed event for the visual effects industry
Organised each year by the Visual Effects Society, the VES Awards celebrate the creators of the world’s most impressive visual effects. They reward projects from cinema to TV series, advertising and video games.DAWN is extremely proud to have been shortlisted in the Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project category. This selection places the film alongside work from schools all over the world, and highlights the excellence of the training offered at ESMA.
DAWN: a gripping, realistic adventure
DAWN tells the story of a young sea turtle that has just hatched. With the ocean as her goal, she must face a multitude of obstacles and escape numerous predators in order to survive. This poignant, universal tale combines a captivating narrative with breathtaking visuals.
DAWN’s visual effects have already impressed several major festivals. The meticulous attention paid to textures, lighting and animation details immerses viewers in a dazzlingly realistic world. This exceptional quality is what earned DAWN its place among the VES Awards nominees.
See you on 11 February in Beverly Hills
We would like to congratulate the talented team at DAWN on this wonderful journey, which has only just begun. Their technically and artistically masterful work is a credit to ESMA and an inspiration to our future students.The next step will be the official VESAwards ceremony , which will be held on 11 February in Beverly Hills. We wish them the best of luck and hope they come back with another award in hand!
