"Venus Tie Trap" Wins "Best VFX" Award

"Venus Tie Trap" wins Best VFX award

Congratulations to the makers of "Venus Tie Trap",  which has won Best VFX at the Makizhmithran International Film Festival.  

Venus Tie Trap was written, directed and produced by Edie Queen-Jones, and co-written and co-directed by Rupin Odedra, who was also the 2D Lead.  

Mark Youssef was the 3D Lead, and John Heberden stars as the office worker.   You can watch Venus Tie Trap here at Vimeo. 

This is its first festival award. 

"Armed" Wins "Best Animation" in Tamizhagam

Congratulations to the makers of "Armed", which has won the award for "Best Animated Film" at the Tamizhagam Film Awards. 

"Armed" is one of the latest 2D animated films created by our 2026 graduating class of animation students.

Armed was written, directed and produced by Fred Mackenzie-Williams. The Art Director was Heidi Thompson. 

Armed tells the story of a cyborg boxer who faces a rematch after a devasting loss. Can she win the big fight, or will her opponent bring her down?

You can find Armed at Vimeo here. 

"Pretty in Pink" wins "Best Animation" at the EEFF

"Pretty in Pink" wins "Best Animation" at the EEFF

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

"Sweet & Salty" Wins "Best Short" At Int'l Gold Awards

 

Sweet & Salty" wins "Best Super Short Film" at the IGA

Many congratulations to the makers of Sweet & Salty which has won "Best Super Short Film" at the International Gold Awards. 

Sweet & Salty was created by our second year animation students; the film was directed by Oleksandra Zakorodon and produced by Sarina Musab.  

This is its first festival award. 

"Sparky" Wins "Best Indie Short" at Milan Awards

"Sparky" wins 'Best Indie Narrative Short" in Milan

Many congratulations to the makers of the VFX short "Sparky", which has won 'Best Indie Narrative Short" at the Milan Gold Awards. 

"Sparky" was a collaboration between students studying the Art of Computer Animation and the Art of Visual Effects.  Rae Silapasoonthorn was the  writer, director and producer.  

Sebastian Armstrong stars as the gamer.  You can watch Sparky at Vimeo here.  This is its first festival award. 

Escape Studios Shortlisted for 2026 THE Award

Escape Studios shortlisted for "Specialist Institution of the Year"

We're delighted that Escape Studios has been shortlisted in the category of "Specialist Institution of the Year" at the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. 

We're honoured to be on the THE's shortlist of excellent institutions, reflecting all the hard work done over the past year by our students and staff. 

Highly Commended - "Resident Evil: Estate Escape"

Many congratulations to our Second Year Games Students at Escape Studios whose entry "Resident Evil: Estate Escape" in the Game of The Year: Immersive Media category has been "Highly Commended" at The Rookies.

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

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.

Set within a neglected and decaying estate, Resident Evil: Estate Escape challenges players to investigate their surroundings, interpret clues, and overcome a series of puzzles in pursuit of freedom.

"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

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.  

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

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.

You can find "Escape The Rapture"  at the Rookies here: https://lnkd.in/ecjJKABU. 

"Project Juliet" Runner Up at The Rookies 2026

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. 

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

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.