"Sunset Ecstasy" Wins "Best Trailer" at Rohip Fest

"Sunset Ecstasy" wins "Best Trailer" at the Rohip Film Fest 

Congratulations to the makers of  "Sunset Ecstasy" which has won "Best Trailer" at the Rohip Film Festival. 

"Sunset Ecstasy" was a collaboration between students studying the Art of Video Games and The Art of Computer Animation.  

Sunset Ecstasy was produced by Kye-Takeuchi Brown. Leony Ye was the art director.  

You can find Sunset Ecstasy here at Vimeo. This is its first festival award. 

Matthew Bellamy's "Adrift" Wins "Rookies" Challenge

Matthew Bellamy winner at The Rookies

Many congratulations to Escapee Matthew Bellamy whose submission "Adrift" has won the monthly "Gravity Challenge" at The Rookies.

The Rookies is an international competition for young creatives; part contest and part showcase for rising talent.

Matthew Bellamy's Adrift was inspired by the feature film "Project Hail Mary". 

For our students and Escapees, showcasing your work in a competitive, professional environment such as The Rookies can be a crucial step toward launching a successful career.  

"Escape The Rapture" Wins People's Choice at Rookies

"Escape The Rapture" ia "People’s Choice" at the Rookies

Many congratulations to the makers of "Escape The Rapture" which has won a "People’s Choice Award" in the Immersive Media Games category at the 2026 Rookies.  You can find "Escape The Rapture"  at the Rookies here: https://lnkd.in/ecjJKABU. 

"Project Juliet" Runner Up at The Rookies 2026

"Project Juliet" Runner Up at The 2026 Rookies

Congratulations to the makers of  "Project Juliet", which has won the "Runner Up" award for Game of The Year in the category of Console and PC at The 2026 Rookies. 

In "Project Juliet", an unfortunate lab tester is forced to undergo a dangerous trial, with horrifying consequences.  

Project Juliet was created by "Team Psychosis" at Escape Studios, produced by Pahiya Rahman, and was inspired by The Outlast Trials, a survival game created by Montreal-based games company Red Barrels.  

"Held Back" Wins "Best Animation" in Roshani

"Held Back" wins "Best Animation" at Roshani Film Fest  

Congratulations to the makers of the animated short film "Held Back" which has won "Best Animation" at the Roshani Film Festival.  

Held Back was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects.   Held Back was directed by Lewis Sims and produced by Hassan Mahdi.  

This its second festival award. 

"Pretty in Pink" Wins Best Animation in Tamizhagam

Many congratulations to the makers of "Pretty in Pink", the latest animated short film created by our Second Year 2d Animation Students at Escape Studios, which has won "Best Animation" at the Tamizhagam Film Festival.  

"Pretty in Pink" was created as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects. 

The goal is to simulate as closely as possible the reality of working on a client project at a commercial animation studio. 

"Pretty in Pink" was directed and produced by Eric Dulieu; this is its first festival award. 

"Scars" wins "Best Animated Short" in Kodaikanal

Scars" wins "Best Animated Short" in Kodaikanal

Many congratulations to the makers of "Scars", which has won "Best Animated Short" at the Kodaikanal Film Awards.  

Scars was a collaboration between our graduating class of students studying the Art of Games, The Art of Animation and Character Creation - working together across disciplines to create a group project.  

Scars was directed by Charlie O'Sullivan, edited by Sam Blackburn and produced by Alex Sparks. Theo Craig was the Editor and Art Director.  This is the film's second festival award. 

"Fashionably Late" Wins "Best VFX" at the EEFF

"Fashionably Late" wins "Best VFX" at EEFF

Congratulations to the makers of "Fashionably Late", the latest VFX short film from Escape Studios, which has won "Best VFX" at the Eastern European Film Festival.  

Fashionably Late tells the story of a competition runner who wakes up late - and finds herself in a world of trouble. 

Fashionably Late was produced by William Brooke, based on an original pitch by Daniela Al-Hilli.  Thomas Cunningham wrote the script.  The athlete was played by Ash Brittleton.  You can find "Fashionably Late" here at Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/1190139530. This is its first festival award. 

"Cursed Pages" wins "Best VFX" in Makizhmithran

"Cursed Pages" wins "Best VFX" in Makizhmithran

Congratulations to the makers of "Cursed Pages" which has won "Best VFX" at the Makizhmithran Film Awards. 

"Cursed Pages" is a short VFX film which was written, directed and produced by Laura Lambert.  Kaike Pela was the 3D lead, and Calum Johnstone was the 2D lead.  

You can watch Cursed Pages at Vimeo here.  

This is Cursed Pages' first festival award. 

BLISS Wins Best Animation at Tekka Film Fest

Many congratulations to the makers of BLISS, the latest short film from our second year animation students at Escape Studios, which has won Best Animated Short Film at the Tekka Film Festival. 

BLISS is a satire on modern digital consumerism; it was directed by Cedeal Al-Mawery and produced by Vansh Bhathela.  Axel Camacho was the writer and art director. 

This is the film's first festival award. 

"Project Umbrae" Wins "Best Trailer" Award

Many congratulations to the makers of "Project Umbrae", which has won "Best Trailer" at the Tamizhagam International Film Festival.

Project Umbrae was a collaboration between students studying the Art of Video Games and the Art of Computer Animation.  

Project Umbrae is a first person psychological horror experience inspired by PT Visage and the Resident Evil series of games.  Alexis ventures into the basement of the remote house owned by her Aunt - with fateful consequences. 

You can find the Project Umbrae trailer at Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1190412394. 

You can find Project Umbrae at The Rookies here. 

https://www.therookies.co/entries/46742. This is its first festival award.

"Symphony" Wins "Best Animation" in Tamizhagam

Symphony of The Morning Rush wins Best Animation

Congratulations to the makers of "Symphony of The Morning Rush", the latest 2D animated film created by our graduating class of animation students, which has won Best Animation at the Tamizhagam Film Festival. 

Symphony of The Morning Rush was written, edited and directed by Eva Gifford, and produced by Michael Koden.  Emily Davidson was the art director, and Amelie Pignon was the animation director.  The original score was composed by Alexander Lidster. 

"Unknown" Wins "Best Anim" at Cinematic Film Fest

Congratulations to Escape Studios' animation student Alessia Gori whose short film "Unknown" has won the award for "Best Animation" at the Cinematic European Film Festival. 

Alessia Gori is studying for her master's degree in the Art of 3D Animation at Escape Studios.  

This is Alessia Gori's first film, and her second festival award. 

"Protose" Wins "Best VFX" at Athens Film Festival

Congratulations to the makers of "Protose" which has won "Best VFX" at the Athens Art Film Festival. 

"Protose" tells the story of a meatless steak invention that goes horribly wrong. 

"Protose" was created by our graduating class of students at Escape Studios. 

It was produced and directed by Yusuf Uddin.  Adam Armstrong stars as the chef.  This is the film's second festival award. 

"KattiBao" Wins "Best Super Short" in Florence

KattiBao - An Embrace wins "Best Super Short in Florence

Congratulations to the makers of "KattiBao - An Embrace" which has won "Best Super Short" at the Florence Film Awards.  

KattiBao was a collaboration between students studying the Art of Games, The Art of Animation, and Character Creation.  KattiBao was written, directed and produced by Grace Lam.  Arin Awojobi was the Art Director, and Mia Cliff was the cinematographer. This is its first festival award. 

"Scars" Wins Best Animation at London Movie Awards

"Scars" wins "Best Animated Short" in London

Many congratulations to the makers of "Scars", which has won "Best Animated Short" at the London Movie Awards.  

The film was a collaboration between our graduating class of students studying the Art of Games, The Art of Animation and Character Creation - working together across disciplines to create a group project.  

Scars was directed by Charlie O'Sullivan, edited by Sam Blackburn and produced by Alex Sparks. Theo Craig was the Editor and Art Director.  This is the film's first festival award. 

"Protose" Wins "Best VFX" at Makizhmithran Awards

"Protose" wins "Best VFX" at Makizhmithran Film Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Protose", one of the latest VFX shorts from our graduating class of students at Escape Studios, which has won "Best VFX" at the Makizhmithran Film Festival. 

"Protose" tells the story of a meatless steak invention that goes horribly wrong. 

"Protose" was produced and directed by Yusuf Uddin.  Adam Armstrong stars as the chef. This is the film's first festival award. 

"Symphony of The Morning Rush" Wins in LA

Symphony wins Best Super Short in Hollywood

Congratulations to the makers of "Symphony of The Morning Rush", the latest 2D animated film created by our graduating class of animation students, which has won "Best Animated Short" at the Hollywood Gold Awards.

Symphony of The Morning Rush was written, edited and directed by Eva Gifford, and produced by Michael Koden.  Emily Davidson was the art director, and Amelie Pignon was the animation director.  The original score was composed by Alexander Lidster. 

"Symphony" Wins "Best Animated Short" in NYC

Symphony wins Best Animation in NYC

Congratulations to the makers of "Symphony of The Morning Rush", the latest 2D animated film created by our graduating class of animation students, which has won "Best Animated Short" at the New York Movie Awards. 

Symphony of The Morning Rush was written, edited and directed by Eva Gifford, and produced by Michael Koden.  Emily Davidson was the art director, and Amelie Pignon was the animation director.  The original score was composed by Alexander Lidster. 

"Symphony of The Morning Rush" Best Anim at EEFF

Symphony of The Morning Rush wins "Best Animation"

Congratulations to the makers of "Symphony of The Morning Rush", the latest 2D animated film created by our graduating class of animation students, which has won "Best Animated Short" at the Eastern European Film Festival. 

Symphony of The Morning Rush was written, edited and directed by Eva Gifford, and produced by Michael Koden.  Emily Davidson was the art director, and Amelie Pignon was the animation director.  The original score was composed by Alexander Lidster.