Escapee Martin Kamminga Joins Build a Rocket Boy

Martin Kamminga joins Build a Rocket Boy

Many congratulations to Escapee Martin Kamminga who has joined Build a Rocket Boy as a senior lighting artist.  

Martin Kamminga studied the Art of Visual Effects at Escape Studios, and contributed to a number of award-winning films, including the short film "Draw", which he directed. 

"Draw" Wins Best VFX at 1st Fest

Congratulations to the makers of the short film "Draw", which has won Best VFX at the 1st Monthly Film Festival.

This is the latest award for Draw, a short animated film directed by Martin Kamminga and produced by Conway Dobbs, in which two kings must do battle for mastery of the chessboard. 

"Draw" has already won many festival awards.  Jake Newton was the 3D VFX Lead, and Christopher Fernandes was the 2D VFX Lead.  Maciej Osuch was Head of Animation.

"Draw" Wins Best VFX at the Future of Film Awards

Congratulations to the makers of the short film "Draw", which has won Best VFX at the Future of Film Awards.

This is the latest award for Draw, a short animated film directed by Martin Kamminga and produced by Conway Dobbs, in which two kings must do battle for mastery of the chessboard. 

"Draw" has already won many festival awards.  Jake Newton was the 3D VFX Lead, and Christopher Fernandes was the 2D VFX Lead.  Maciej Osuch was Head of Animation.

Draw Best Animation at Kenya Sports Film Fest

Draw wins Best Anim at KISFF 2021

Congratulations to the makers of the short film "Draw", which has won Best Animation at the Kenya International Sports Film Festival (KISFF).

This is the latest award for Draw, a short animated film directed by Martin Kamminga and produced by Conway Dobbs, in which two kings fight for mastery of the chessboard. 

Draw Wins Best VFX at LIMFF

Congratulations to the makers of the short film "Draw", which has won Best VFX at the London International Film Festival (LIMFF).

This is the latest award for Draw, a short animated film directed by Martin Kamminga and produced by Conway Dobbs, in which two kings must do battle for mastery of the chessboard. 

"Draw" has already won many festival awards including Best Director at the Hell Chess Festival", a "Winners Award" at the Arte Non Stop Film Festival in Buenos Aires and "Best Micro Film" at the Golden Nugget Film Fest in London.

Draw Wins "Best Director" at Hell Chess Fest

Escape Studios is proud to announce that the short film "Draw", directed by Martin Kamminga, and produced by Conway Dobbs, has won "Best Director" at the Hell Chess festival.  

The Hell Chess Festival takes place annually in Campo de Gibraltar, Spain.

This is the fifth festival award for Draw, a short animated film in which two kings battle for mastery of the chessboard. 

"Draw" in "Ruy Lopez" Nom at Chess Fest

"Draw" nominated for Ruy Lopez award

Escape Studios is proud to announce that the short film "Draw", directed by Martin Kamminga, has been nominated for a "Ruy Lopez Award" at the Hell Chess festival.  

The Ruy Lopez Award is named after the 16th-century Spanish priest and chess champion Ruy López de Segura.

"Draw" Wins Gold Laurels at ANSFF

"Draw" - Golden Laurels at ANSFF

Escape Studios is proud to announce that the short film "Draw", directed by Martin Kamminga, has won Golden Laurels at the Arte Non Stop Film Festival in Buenos Aires.

This latest award comes on top of a series of wins for  "Draw", including  "Best Micro Film" at the Golden Nugget Film Fest in London, "Best Fight Choreography" at the Flicks Film Festival, "Highest Commendation" at the London Seasonal Short Film Festival in May, and a "Four Stars Award" at the British International Amateur Film Festival.  "Draw" was completed as part of the third year animation Module PR6001, a Studio Project worth 60 Credits. 

"Draw": Best Micro Film at Golden Nugget Fest

"Draw": "Best Microfilm" at the Golden Nugget Festival

Escape Studios is proud to announce that the short film "Draw", directed by Martin Kamminga, has won "Best Micro Film" at the Golden Nugget Film Fest in London.

This latest award comes on top of a series of wins for  "Draw", including "Best Fight Choreography" at the Flicks Film Festival, "Highest Commendation" at the London Seasonal Short Film Festival in May, and a "Four Stars Award" at the British International Amateur Film Festival.  "Draw" was completed as part of the third year animation Module PR6001, a Studio Project worth 60 Credits. 

"Draw" Wins Best Fight Choreography at Flicks

Best Fight Choreography at Flicks

Escape Studios is proud to announce that the short film "Draw", directed by Martin Kamminga, has won "Best Fight Choreography" at the Flicks Film Festival.

"Draw" was completed as part of the third year animation Module PR6001, a Studio Project worth 60 Credits. 

"Draw" has already won two awards: "Highest Commendation" at the London Seasonal Short Film Festival in May, and a "Four Stars Award" at the British International Amateur Film Festival. 

Introducing "Draw"

Escape Studios proudly presents "Draw", a short film directed by third year animation student Martin Kamminga, and completed as part of the third year animation Module PR6001, a Studio Project worth 60 Credits.

In this module our animation and VFX students join forces to produce a visual effects (VFX) project, with three months to take the project from initial pitch to final render.

Draw was produced by Conway Dobbs, and the lead animator was Maciej Osuch - who in 2019 directed the award-winning short Golden Acorn.  The 3D VFX Lead was Jake Newton and the 2D VFX Lead was Christopher Fernandes.

Draw is currently being entered into film festivals, and we wish Martin and his team every success.