Manos Zervoudakis Prod'n Co-ordinator at Revenant

 Manos Zervoudakis joins animation studio Revenant 

Congratulations to Escapee Manos Zervoudakis who has joined the Glasgow-based animation studio Revenant as a Production Coordinator.  

Manos Zervoudakis studied the Art of Computer Animation at Escape Studios, and produced no less than six short animated films, including Threaded Together, Alma, Sweet Heart, Mafia Mix-Up, Candlewick and Pet Shop. 

Manos won over 30 industry awards for his short film work. 

Manos Zervoudakis Production Coordinator at Axis

Manos Zervoudakis

Congratulations to Escapee Manos Zervoudakis who has joined Axis Studios as a Production Coordinator.  Axis is one of the UK's leading animation studios, specialising in animation, games and vfx.

Manos Zervoudakis studied the Art of Computer Animation at Escape Studios, and produced no less than six short animated films, including Threaded Together, Alma, Sweet Heart, Mafia Mix-Up, Candlewick and Pet Shop. 

Manos has already won over 30 industry awards for his many short film productions. 

"Sweet Heart" Wins Best LGBT Film at Vesuvius Fest

"Sweet Heart" wins "Best LGBT" film at Vesuvius Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Sweet Heart", which has won Best LGBT film at the Vesuvius Film Festival.

Sweet Heart is a short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios; it was directed by Liam Mann, co-directed by Shenaaz Suliman, and produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis.  

"Sweet Heart" tells the story of two cake figurines who fall in love.  It has won many festival awards.

"Alma" Wins "Best Sci-Fi" at Sun Film Festival

"Alma": Best Fantasy/Sci-Fi at The Sun Film Festival

Congratulations to the makers of "Alma", which has won Best Fantasy/Sci-Fi at The Sun Film Festival.

"Alma", is the first fully motion capture CG short film created at Escape Studios. 

Alma was directed by Rola Hafez, produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis, and overseen by animation tutor Amedeo Beretta.

Alma has won many festival awards.  

"Threaded Together" Wins Hon Mention at AFA

Threaded Together wins Best Director (Hon Mention)

Congratulations to the makers of "Threaded Together", which has won an Honourable Mention in the category of Best Director at the Art Film Awards.

Threaded Together was directed by Shauna Ludgate and produced by Manos Zervoudakis. The original score was composed by Maria Cortes-Monroy.

Threaded Together tells the story of a needle who longs to be reunited with his friends.   This is the latest of many festival awards for Threaded Together. 

"Pet Shop" Wins Best Trailer at Future of Film Awards

"Pet Shop" wins "Best Trailer" at Future of Film Awards

Congratulations to the makers of "Pet Shop", which has won an award for "Best Trailer" at the Future of Film Awards.

Pet Shop was directed by Shauna Ludgate and Produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis. 

The Editor was Liam Martin and the Art Director was Tsvetelina Kumanova.  Rigging was by Tom Perry. 

"Pet Shop" is a story about animals in a pet shop who long to find a home; it has won many festival awards. 

"Threaded Together" Best Animation at FOF Awards

Best Animation at the Future of Film Awards

Congratulations to the makers of "Threaded Together", which has won an award for Best Animation at the Future of Film Awards. 

Threaded Together was directed by Shauna Ludgate and produced by Manos Zervoudakis. The original score was composed by Maria Cortes-Monroy.

Threaded Together tells the story of a needle who longs to be reunited with his friends.  

This is the third festival award for Threaded Together. 

"Threaded Together" Wins "Best Student Director"

Best Student Filmmaker at the Eastern Europe Film Festival

Congratulations to the makers of "Threaded Together", which has won an award for Best Student Filmmaker at the Eastern Europe Film Festival.

Threaded Together was directed by Shauna Ludgate and produced by Manos Zervoudakis,  

Threaded Together tells the story of a needle who longs to be reunited with his friends.  

The original score was composed by Maria Cortes-Monroy.

"Pet Shop" Wins "Best Trailer" at RFA

Pet Shop wins Best Trailer at the Robinson Film Awards

Congratulations to the makers of "Pet Shop", which has won an award for "Best Trailer" at the Robinson Film Awards.

Directed by Shauna Ludgate and Produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis,  "Pet Shop" is a story about animals in a pet shop who long to find a home; it has won many festival awards. 

"Sweet Heart" Wins Best VFX at Future of Film Fest

"Sweet Heart" Best VFX at the Future of Film Awards.

Congratulations to the makers of "Sweet Heart", which has won Best VFX at the Future of Film Awards. 

Sweet Heart is a short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios; it was directed by Liam Mann, co-directed by Shenaaz Suliman, and produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis.  

"Sweet Heart" tells the story of two cake figurines who fall in love.  It has won many festival awards.

"Alma" Wins Best Sci-Fi at Future of Film Fest

Alma Best Sci-Fi at Future of Film Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Alma", which has won Best Sci-Fi at The Future of Film Fest.

"Alma", is the first fully motion capture CG short film created at Escape Studios. 

Alma was directed by Rola Hafez, produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis, and overseen by animation tutor Amedeo Beretta.

Alma has won many festival awards.  

"Threaded Together" Best Director at Halicarnassus

Threaded Together wins Best Director at Halicarnassus

Congratulations to the makers of "Threaded Together", which has won an award for Best Director at the Halicarnassus Film Festival.

Threaded Together was directed by Shauna Ludgate and produced by Manos Zervoudakis,  

Threaded Together tells the story of a needle who longs to be reunited with his friends.  

The original score was composed by Maria Cortes-Monroy.

Introducing "Threaded Together"

Threaded Together | Short Animation Film from Manos Zervoudakis on Vimeo.

Meet "Threaded Together", a new short animated film from Escape Studios. Directed by Shauna Ludgate and produced by Manos Zervoudakis, Threaded Together tells the story of a needle who longs to be reunited with his friends.  The original score was composed by Maria Cortes-Monroy.

Sweet Heart Wins Best VFX at Onyko Film Fest

Sweet Heart wins Best VFX at the Onkyo Film Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Sweet Heart", which has won Best VFX at the Onyko Film Festival. 

Sweet Heart is a short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios; it was directed by Liam Mann, co-directed by Shenaaz Suliman, and produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis.  "Sweet Heart" tells the story of two cake figurines who fall in love.  It has won many festival awards.

Candle Wick Wins 4 Stars Award at BIAFF

"Candle Wick" wins 4 Stars Award at BIAFF

Many congratulations to the directors of "Candle Wick", a short animated film created by our second-year animation students at Escape Studios, which has won a "Four Stars Award" at the British International Amateur Film Festival 2022 (BIAFF).

"Candle Wick" is a short story about a candle living inside the walls of an old house, who must venture outside to save his home.

"Candle Wick" was directed by Oliver Gallagher, co-directed by Shauna Ludgate, and produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis.  Art direction was by Tsvetelina Kumanova. 

Sweet Heart Hon Mention for Best VFX at LIMFF

"Sweet Heart" Best VFX (Hon. Mention) at the LIMFF

Congratulations to the makers of "Sweet Heart", which has won an Honourable Mention for Best VFX at the London International Film Festival. 

Sweet Heart is a short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios; it was directed by Liam Mann, co-directed by Shenaaz Suliman, and produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis.  "Sweet Heart" tells the story of two cake figurines who fall in love.  It has won many festival awards.

Alma Wins "Five Stars" Award at BIAFF

"Alma" wins Five Star Award at the BIAFF

Congratulations to the makers of "Alma", which has won a "Five Stars" Award at The British International Animation Film Festival (BIAFF).

"Alma", is the first fully motion capture CG short film created at Escape Studios. It was directed by Rola Hafez, produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis, and overseen by animation tutor Amedeo Beretta.

Alma has won many festival awards.  

Pet Shop Wins Best Trailer at HEI Fest

"Pet Shop" wins Best Trailer in HEI Film Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Pet Shop", which has won an award for "Best Trailer" at the HEI Film Festival.

Directed by Shauna Ludgate and Produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis,  "Pet Shop" is a story about animals in a pet shop who long to find a home.  

Pet Shop has won many festival awards. 

"Sweet Heart" Hon. Mention Best VFX in Tokyo

"Sweet Heart" wins Best VFX (Hon. Mention) in Tokyo

Congratulations to the makers of "Sweet Heart", which has won an Honourable Mention for Best VFX at the Tokyo International Film Festival. 

Sweet Heart is a short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios; it was directed by Liam Mann, co-directed by Shenaaz Suliman, and produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis.  "Sweet Heart" tells the story of two cake figurines who fall in love.  This is its third festival award.

Sweet Heart Wins Best First Time Director

Sweet Heart Wins Best 1st Time Director

Congratulations to the makers of "Sweet Heart", which has won an award for "Best First-Time Director" at the Halicarnassus Film Festival.

Sweet Heart is a short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios.; it was directed by Liam Mann, co-directed by Shenaaz Suliman, and produced by Emmanouil "Manos" Zervoudakis.   "Sweet Heart" tells the story of two cake figurines who fall in love.