FaceWare MoCap Visits Escape Studios

Jess Hiles tests out theFaceware Mark IV helmet system

Last week we had the pleasure of a studio visit from motion capture experts Faceware.  Faceware are specialists in Facial Motion Capture technology, widely used in Games, Films, TV, Commercials, and live performances. Their clients include Rockstar, EA Games, Kojima, Disney, and DreamWorks. 

Faceware provided us with an overview of the Facial MoCap workflow and their latest tech, including the cutting-edge Mark IV helmet system.

"Side Quest" Wins Hon Mention at AFA

Side Quest wins Best First-Time Director

Congratulations to the makers of "Side Quest", which has won an Honourable Mention in the category of "Best First Time Director" at the Art Film Awards. 

Side Quest is an adventure story set in a distant fantasy land, in which a brave knight embarks on a quest to free a Princess from a vicious dragon

"Side Quest" was directed by Jess Hiles and produced by Priya Shah.

"Our Ocean" Wins Critic's Choice Award in Singapore

Our Ocean wins Critic's Choice Award in Singapore

Congratulations to the makers of "Our Ocean", which has won a Critic's Choice Award for Best Student Film at the World Film Carnival in Singapore. 

Written and Directed by Priya Shah, and produced by Ethen Dent, "Our Ocean" tells the story of two young sea turtles attending the 500th anniversary "Fish City Festival", where the activities of careless humans threaten to destroy their ocean habitat. This is the film's first festival award. 

Introducing "Our Ocean"

"Our Ocean" is the latest short animated film from Escape Studios. Written and Directed by Priya Shah, and produced by Ethen Dent, "Our Ocean" tells the story of three young sea turtles attending the 500th anniversary "Fish City Festival", where the activities of careless humans threaten to destroy the ocean habitat.

Hat Shop Wins Best Sci-Fi at Art Film Awards

Hat Shop wins Best Sci-Fi at AFA

Congratulations to the makers of "Hat Shop", which has won "Best Sci-Fi at the Art Film Awards. 

"Hat Shop" is a short film set in a futuristic robot world.  Hat Shop was written and directed by Stevie Stedman, produced by Jess Hiles, and animation directed by Ross Green.  Cinematography and Production Design was by Jordan Coles.  

Hat Shop has won many festival awards. 

Slushy Wins Best VFX at Art Film Awards

"Slushy" wins Best VFX at the AFA

Congratulations to the creators of "Slushy", which has won Best VFX at the Art Film Awards.

Directed by Callum Wylie and produced by Jess Hiles, "Slushy" is a short animated film about two frozen soft drinks who get separated and have to find a way back to their fridge-freezer home.

Slushy was created as part of a Studio Project in which animation and vfx students join forces to create a short film.  Slushy has won many festival awards.

Side Quest Wins 4 Stars Award at BIAFF

Side Quest wins 4 Stars Award at BIAFF

Congratulations to the makers of "Side Quest", which has won a "Four Stars Award" at the British International Amateur Film Festival (BIAFF).

Side Quest is an adventure story set in a distant fantasy land, in which a brave knight embarks on a quest to free a Princess from a vicious dragon

"Side Quest" was directed by Jess Hiles and produced by Priya Shah. This is its second festival award.

Hat Shop Wins Best Production Design in Tokyo

"Hat Shop" wins Best Production Design

Congratulations to the makers of "Hat Shop", which has won Best Production Design at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

"Hat Shop" is a short film set in a futuristic robot world. 

Hat Shop was created by our undergraduate animation students in their second year of studies. It was written and directed by Stevie Stedman, produced by Jess Hiles, and animation directed by Ross Green.  Cinematography and Production Design was by Jordan Coles.  

Hat Shop has won many festival awards. 

"Slushy" Wins Best VFX in Tokyo Film Fest

Congratulations to the creators of "Slushy", which has won Best VFX at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIMFF). 

Directed by Callum Wylie and produced by Jess Hiles, "Slushy" is a short animated film about two frozen soft drinks who get separated and have to find a way back to their fridge-freezer home.

Slushy was created as part of a Studio Project in which animation and vfx students join forces to create a short film. 

Slushy has won multiple festival awards.

Side Quest Wins "Best First-Time Director"

Congratulations to the makers of "Side Quest", which has won "Best First-Time Director" at the Halicarnassus Film Festival. 

Side Quest is an adventure story set in a distant fantasy land, in which a brave knight embarks on a quest to free a Princess from a vicious dragon

"Side Quest" was directed by Jess Hiles and produced by Priya Shah. This is the film's first festival award.

"Slushy" Wins Best VFX at Argenteuil Fest

Congratulations to the creators of "Slushy", which has won Best VFX at the Argenteuil Film Festival. 

Directed by Callum Wylie and produced by Jess Hiles, "Slushy" is a short animated film about two frozen soft drinks who get separated and have to find a way back to their fridge-freezer home.

Slushy has won multiple festival awards.

Slushy Wins Hon Mention at The Rookies

Slushy "Hon Mention" at the Rookies

Congratulations to the creators of "Slushy", which has won an Honourable Mention in the category of Best VFX at The Rookies.

Directed by Callum Wylie and produced by Jess Hiles, "Slushy" is a short animated film about two frozen soft drinks who fall in love.

Slushy has won multiple festival awards.

Introducing "Side Quest"

Meet "Side Quest", the latest short film created by our students at Escape Studios.  "Side Quest" is an adventure story set in a distant fantasy land, in which a brave knight embarks on a quest to free a Princess from a vicious dragon.  Will our hero pull through and save the damsel - or will he fall victim to the world's many side quests?  "Side Quest" was directed by Jess Hiles and produced by Priya Shah as part of PR6001, a Studio Module in which our third year animation students collaborate to produce short films.

Slushy Wins Hon Mention for VFX at LIMFF

Slushy Hon. Mention for Best VFX at LIMFF

Congratulations to the creators of "Slushy", which has won its fourth set of festival laurels - Honourable Mention in the category of Best VFX at the London International Monthly Film Festival (LIMFF).

Directed by Callum Wylie and produced by Jess Hiles, "Slushy" is a short animated film about two frozen soft drinks who fall in love.

Slushy Wins "Best Micro Short" at Vesuvius

Slushy: "Best Micro Short" at Vesuvius fest

Many congratulations to the makers of "Slushy", which has won its third festival award - "Best Micro Film" at the Vesuvius Film Festival.

Directed by Callum Wylie and produced by Jess Hiles, "Slushy" is a short animated film about two frozen soft drinks who fall in love.

Slushy Wins 5 Stars Award at BIAFF

"Slushy" wins 5 Stars Award

Many congratulations to the makers of "Slushy", which has won its first festival prize - a "Five Stars Award" at the British International Amateur Film Festival. 

Directed by Callum Wylie and produced by Jess Hiles, "Slushy" is a short animated film about two frozen soft drinks who fall in love.

Introducing "Slushy"

Meet "Slushy", the latest short film produced by our students at Escape Studios. 

Directed by Callum Wylie and produced by Jess Hiles, "Slushy" is a short animated comedy about two frozen soft drinks who fall in love.

"Slushy" was completed as part of the third year animation Module PR6001, a Studio Project worth 60 Credits, overseen by UG Program Leader Michael Davies.

In this module our animation students and VFX students combine forces to produce a short visual effects film, learning how to produce animation within the VFX pipeline.

Hat Shop Wins Best Super Short at UK Fest

"Hat Shop": "Best Super Short"

Congratulations to the makers of "Hat Shop", which has won "Best Super Short" at the UK Monthly Film Festival. 

"Hat Shop" is a short film set in a futuristic robot world, written and directed by Stevie Stedman, produced by Jess Hiles, animation directed by Ross Green.  

This the fourth award for Hat Shop, which recently won "Best Animation" and "Best Sci-Fi" at the Flicks Film Festival, and "Most Awesome Animation" at the International Student Animafantasia Film Festival. 

"Hat Shop" Wins Two Awards At Flicks Fest

"Hat Shop": Best Anim & Best Sci-Fi at Flicks

Congratulations to the makers of "Hat Shop", which has won two more awards: "Best Animation" and "Best Sci-Fi" at the Flicks Film Festival.

"Hat Shop" is a short film set in a futuristic robot world, written and directed by Stevie Stedman, produced by Jess Hiles, animation directed by Ross Green.  

These are the second and third awards for Hat Shop, which recently won "Most Awesome Animation" at the International Student Animafantasia Film Festival.