Webinar with Escapee Evgenia Golubeva

On Thursday we hosted a webinar titled "From Escape Studios to Disney - How Escapee Evgenia Golubeva became a writer at Disney TV Animation".  In the webinar I asked Escapee Evgenia Golubeva about her remarkable career since leaving Escape Studios.  Evgenia is an award-winning animator, writer and director who is currently working as a writer at Walt Disney Animation.  Evgenia studied with us on our animation short course, and has since forged a career as a writer and independent film-maker, entering her animated films in festivals around the world and winning international prizes for her work. For anyone who missed the live event, watch the video above to find out more about Evgenia and her career.

Four More Awards for "The Witch & the Baby"

The Witch and The Baby by Evgenia Golubeva

Many congratulations to Escapee Evgenia Golubeva, whose short film "The Witch and The Baby" has won four more festival awards.

Evgenia's short film has won the Young Jury Award at the Cardiff Animation Film Festival 2020, Best Short Film for Children at Balkanima Animation Film Festival 2020, The Pink Panda Award for the Best Animation for Kids at the FAB Festival of Animation Berlin 2020, Germany, and Best Animation at the WOFFF Women Over 50 Film Festival 2020.

From Escape Studios to Disney - Webinar with Evgenia Golubeva on Thursday 13th August

Evgenia Golubeva

Join us on 13th August at Noon for an animation webinar titled "From Escape Studios to Disney - How Escapee Evgenia Golubeva became a writer at Disney TV Animation".

In this free webinar I'll be asking Escapee Evgenia Golubeva some questions about her remarkable career since leaving Escape Studios.

Evgenia is an award-winning animator, writer and director who is currently working as a writer at Walt Disney Animation in London.

Evgenia studied with us on our animation short course, and has since forged a career as a writer and independent film-maker, entering her animated films in festivals around the world and winning international prizes for her work. You can sign up for the webinar here.

Evgenia Golubeva's "Millie and Lou" Trailer

 

Above is the just-released trailer for "Millie & Lou", the new animated series directed by Escapee Evgenia Golubeva, currently in production at Blue Zoo animation in London.  "Millie & Lou" is a Blue Zoo Original production for YouTube.  The show stemmed from a BZ "in-house initiative", creating in-house content by developing concepts into full series productions.  Many congratulations to Evgenia on directing her first web series. 

Evgenia Golubeva Pitches "Saskatoons"

"Saskatoons" by Evgenia Golubeva

Escapee Evgenia Golubeva will be at Cartoon Forum this year to pitch her new comedy series "The Saskatoons", an original TV series aimed at young audiences. 

Cartoon Forum is Europe's biggest TV pitch-fest for animation, and takes place in Toulouse, France, from 20-23 September.

If you have an idea for an animated TV series, Cartoon Forum is the place to pitch it.

"I Am Not a Mouse" by Evgenia Golubeva

"I am not a Mouse" is a new book by Escapee Evgenia Golubeva, who took our short course in 3D animation, and has since forged a career as an animator, writer, illustrator and director.

Her new book "I am Not a Mouse" is based on her award-winning short film, and adds book publishing to her already extensive portfolio career.

"I am Not a Mouse" is about a young girl called Olivia - who really doesn’t like her nickname, mostly because it gets her into some sticky situations. How can she persuade her mum to stop using it?

Evgenia Golubeva Directs "Millie & Lou"

Blue Zoo's "Millie & Lou"

Many congratulations to Escapee Evgenia Golubeva who is slated to direct the new animated series "Millie & Lou" currently in production at Blue Zoo animation in London.

"Millie & Lou" is a Blue Zoo Original production for YouTube.  The show stemmed from a BZ "in-house initiative", creating in-house content by developing  ideas into full series productions. 

Escapee Evgenia Golubeva Writer at Disney

Evgenia Golubeva

Many congratulations to Escapee Evgenia Golubeva, an award-winning animator and director who is currently working as a writer at Walt Disney Animation in London.

Evgenia studied with us on our animation short course, and has since forged a career as a writer and independent film-maker, entering her animated films in festivals around the world and winning international prizes for her work.

Evgenia starting working in January 2019 as a writer at Blue Zoo Animation, bringing her talent as an animator and storyteller to the commercial world of TV cartoons, before making the leap to Disney.

Evgenia Designs "Mia's Magic Playground"

Many congratulations to Escapee Evgenia Golubeva, whose latest TV Show Mia's Magic Playground will be broadcast on Sky Kids here in the UK.

Evgenia designed all the characters in the Magic World - including the Ice Cream Bear, the Rainbow, the Watermelon Cat, the Leaflings - and everyone else.

Evgenia also helped out with the backgrounds, creating concept art for the trees, bushes, underwater and space environments.

Evgenia Golubeva in Annecy Official Selection

"I want to live in the Zoo"

Many congratulations to Escapee Evgenia Golubeva, whose animated short film "I want to live in the Zoo" has been included in the Annecy Official Selection.

Annecy is arguably the most prestigious animation festival in the world, and being included in the selection (and therefore having a chance to win a prize) is a great honour.

"Witch & the Baby" Winner at Flatpack Festival

Many congratulations to Escapee Evgenia Golubeva, whose short film The Witch & the Baby has recently won the Audience Choice Award at the Nenagh Children's Film Festival.

Evgenia studied with us on our animation short course, and has since forged a career as an independent film-maker, entering her animated films in festivals around the world and winning international prizes for her work.  Evgenia is a writer at Walt Disney Animation, where she brings her talent as an animator and storyteller to the commercial world of TV animation.

Evgenia Golubeva Writer at Blue Zoo

Evgenia Golubeva

Many congratulations to Escapee Evgenia Golubeva, who has recently been hired as writer at Blue Zoo Animation, one of the UK's leading producers of animated content.

Evgenia studied with us on our animation short course, and has since forged a career as an independent film-maker, entering her animated films in festivals around the world and winning international prizes for her work.

We're delighted to wish her every success at Blue Zoo, where she will bring her talent as an animator and storyteller to the commercial world of TV cartoons.

I Want To Live in the Zoo by Evgenia Golubeva

I Want To Live in the Zoo by Evgenia Golubeva

Check out this charming trailer for by Escapee Evgenia Golubeva, who has been pursuing a career as an independent film-maker and animator.  "I Want To Live in the Zoo" is Evgenia's latest film project, and comes on the heels of her award-winning short "I am not a Mouse", and the very funny "Hold Me Clothes", which was created in just four days at Film Festival Cinemadamare in 2011. Many congratulations to Evgenia on her beautiful animation.

Evgenia Golubeva's "I am Not a Mouse"

I I am not a Mouse from Evgenia Golubeva on Vimeo.

Many congratulations to Escapee Evgenia Golubeva who has just released her award-winning animated short film "I am not a Mouse" online at Vimeo, following a highly successful run at international animation festivals, winning many prizes along the way.  "I am not a Mouse" is about a little girl called Lucy, who is nicknamed "Mouse" by her Mother.  Trouble is, every time Lucy is called 'Mouse' by her Mum, she turns into a real mouse. What is Lucy to do?

"I am Not a Mouse" by Escapee Evgenia Golubeva is at the BFI London Film Festival on Saturday

Escapee Evgenia Golubeva is screening her short animated film "I am Not a Mouse" at the BFI London Film Festival tomorrow.

We're proud to congratulate Evgenia on being selected for the festival, and on her excellent and charming animation.  To attend the BFI London Film Festival and buy tickets, follow this link.

Storyboarding is Back on 23 March 2024

"Brodiaga" by Anastasia Gurova

Our evening class in Storyboarding returns on 23 March 2024. This evening class in storyboarding is an online class, taught from 7-10pm, and runs for ten weeks.

Storyboarding is a growing area of the animation industry; one which has recorded significant skills shortages in recent years.

Our storyboard students have gone on to successful careers at studios such as Walt Disney, Brown Bag Films and Blue Zoo Animation.

Storyboarding Evening Class Returns 10 Nov 2022

Storyboard by Anastasia Gurova

Our evening class in Storyboarding returns on Wednesday 10th November 2022.

This evening class in storyboarding is an online class, taught from 7-10pm, and runs for ten weeks.

Storyboarding is a growing area of the animation industry; one which has recorded significant skills shortages in recent years.

Our storyboard students have gone on to successful careers at studios such as Walt Disney, Brown Bag Films and Blue Zoo Animation.

Winning Festival Awards at Film Freeway

Entering your film into festival competition can be a daunting process. In the past two years we have had considerable festival success at Escape Studios, with around two dozen films being entered into competitions, winning awards and prizes. The main platform we use is Film Freeway, the leading way for film-makers to enter short films into international competitions. In the short video above, I explain how the system works.

Escapee Ben Gardener Storyboard Artist at Wild Child

Ben Gardener

Escapee Ben Gardener has started work as a storyboard artist at Wild Child Animation.

Ben Gardener took our evening class in storyboarding with Blue Zoo Board Artist and Director Francesca "Chess" Adams - and built up a storyboard portfolio over the duration of the course.

Storyboarding is a growing part of the UK animation industry, as studios develop more in-house content for the expanding creative industries.

Many Escapees have gone on to find work storyboarding on animated films and TV series.

How Animators Can Use Film Freeway

Film Freeway is a great way for students to enter short films into international competitions.

Rather than enter your film individually into lots of different festivals, film-makers can create one upload to a single portal, and then apply through Film Freeway for as many competitions as you like.

Film Freeway has over recent years come to replace IMDB's Withoutabox, which is being discontinued and will close down in October this year.