Escapee Jack Thompson Rigger at Flying Bark

Jack Thompson joins Flying Bark Productions

Many congratulations to Escapee Jack Thompson, who has joined Flying Bark Productions in Australia as a rigging artist. 

Jack Thompson studied the Art of Computer Animation at Escape Studios, and contributed to a number of successful animated projects, including two award-winning short films: "Joe" and "Over Under".

"Over Under" Wins Best Production Award at HEI Fest

"Over Under"  wins "Best Production" at HEI Film Fest

Many congratulations to the makers of "Over Under" , which has won an award for "Best Production" at the Heart of Europe Film Festival.

This is the latest award for Over Under, a short fantasy sci-fi film directed by Lucy Harris and produced by Aidan Lonergan, as part of their graduation year Studio Project.

The lead animator was Billy Allen, and Jack Thompson was the Head TD.

Jack Thompson Rigger at Aardman

Jack Thompson

Many congratulations to Escapee Jack Thompson, who has been promoted to "rigger" at Aardman Animation.

Aardman Animation, based in Bristol, is one of the UK's leading animation companies, responsible for many animated hits including the "Wallace and Gromit" series of shorts.

Jack Thompson studied the Art of Computer Animation at Escape Studios, and made significant contributions to a number of successful animated projects, including two award-winning short films: "Joe" and "Over Under".

"Joe" Wins Best VFX at Argenteuil Fest

"Joe" wins Best VFX at the Argenteuil Fest

Many congratulations to the makers of Joe, which has won Best VFX at the Argenteuil Film Festival.

 "Joe" is a short film directed by Callum Reeve and produced by Aidan Lonergan, completed as part of animation Module PR6001,  a Studio Project worth 60 Credits. 

Joe is a story about a cleanup robot that goes wrong. The lead animator was Jack Thompson.  Joe has won many festival awards. 

Jack Thompson Junior Rigger at Aardman

Jack Thompson

Many congratulations to Escapee Jack Thompson, who has recently begun a new position with Aardman Animation as a Junior Rigger.

Aardman Animation, based in Bristol, is one of the UK's leading animation companies, responsible for many animated hits including the "Wallace and Gromit" series of shorts.

Jack Thompson studied the Art of Computer Animation at Escape Studios, and made significant contributions to a number of successful animated projects, including two award-winning short films: "Joe" and "Over Under".

"Joe" Wins "Best Genre Film" at Heroes Fest

Many congratulations to the makers of Joe, which has won the "Best Genre Short Film" Award at the Heroes International Film Festival.

 "Joe" is a short film directed by Callum Reeve and produced by Aidan Lonergan, completed as part of animation Module PR6001,  a Studio Project worth 60 Credits. 

This is the third festival award for Joe, which won the "Director's Choice" award at the Sci-On film festival and a "Four Stars Award" at the British International Amateur Film Festival.

Jack Thompson Animation Intern at Myriad

Jack Thompson

Many congratulations to second year undergraduate animation student Jack Thompson, who has recently began a summer animation Internship at Myriad Global Media in London.

Myriad Global Media is a global company with offices in London, Houston and Abu Dhabi, specialisingin in VR, AR, film production, 2D/3D animation, interactive media, events, and exhibition. 

Summer internships are not always easy to find but they are out there - for those with persistence and dedication.