Nickoel Izharudin Prod'n Co-Ordinator at ILP VFX

Nickoel Izharudin

Congratulations to Escapee Nickoel Izharudin who has joined Important Looking Pirates in London as a VFX Production Coordinator.

Nickoel took our integrated MArt in 3D Animation and, while at Escape Studios, produced a number of award-winning short films, such as Little Gestures, Hotel Aloha, Quarantine Chorus, and Malloe; all four shorts have won multiple awards in international film festivals.

Important Looking Pirates is a visual effects and digital animation studio, founded in Stockholm in 2007. Today it has offices in Sweden, Germany and the UK.

"Malloe" Wins Best Children's Short at Rohip Fest

"Malloe" wins "Best Children's Short" at Rohip Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Malloe", which has won an award for "Best Children's Short" at the Rohip International Film Festival. 

"Malloe" is a short film about two children who find a very unusual creature - one that is very fond of marshmallows. 

"Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  Production Design was by Paloma Zhu. "Malloe" has won many festival awards. 

Little Gestures Wins $10,000 Prize at GUFA 2022

Many congratulations to the makers of "Little Gestures", which has won the "Best Cine-VFX" award in the Global University Film Awards (GUFA) 2022, with a cash prize of $10,000. 

This is the latest award for "Little Gestures", a short story about an artist's maquette which comes to life. 

The film was directed by Richard O'Hanlon and Daniel Brand-Sinyinza, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin and Dominic Strachan.   

Quarantine Chorus Wins Best Quarantine Film

Many congratulations to the makers of "Quarantine Chorus", which has won "Best Quarantine Film" at the Future of Film Awards.

This is the latest of many festival awards for Quarantine Chorus, a short story about life under Lockdown in a small town in Italy.  

The film was directed by Edoardo Sartori, produced by Nickoel Izharudin and edited by Paloma Zhu; it was based on an original idea by Tequila Mason. 

"Little Gestures" Wins Best VFX at Art Film Awards

Little Gestures Best VFX at the Art Film Awards

Many congratulations to the makers of "Little Gestures", which has won the award for Best VFX at the Art Film Awards.

This is the latest award for "Little Gestures", a short story about an artist's maquette which comes to life. 

The film was directed by Richard O'Hanlon and Daniel Brand-Sinyinza, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin and Dominic Strachan. 

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

Quarantine Chorus Best Covid Film at Roshani Fest

Quarantine Chorus Best Covid-19 Film at Roshani Fest

Many congratulations to the makers of "Quarantine Chorus", which has won "Best Covid Film" at the Roshani International Film Festival.

This is the latest of many festival awards for Quarantine Chorus, a short story about life under Lockdown in a small town in Italy.  

The film was directed by Edoardo Sartori, produced by Nickoel Izharudin and edited by Paloma Zhu; it was based on an original idea by Tequila Mason. 

Quarantine Chorus Best Quarantine Film at AFA

Quarantine Chorus wins Best Quarantine Film at AFA

Many congratulations to the makers of "Quarantine Chorus", which has won "Best Quarantine" film at the Art Film Awards.

This is the latest of many festival awards for Quarantine Chorus, a short story about life under Lockdown in a small town in Italy.  

The film was directed by Edoardo Sartori, produced by Nickoel Izharudin and edited by Paloma Zhu; it was based on an original idea by Tequila Mason. 

Malloe Wins "Honourable Mention" in Prague

Best Director at Prague Awards (Hon. Mention)

Congratulations to the makers of "Malloe", which has won an Honourable Mention for "Best Director" at the Prague International Film Awards. 

"Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  Production Design was by Paloma Zhu.  "Malloe" has won many festival awards. 

Malloe Wins "4 Stars Award" at the BIAFF

Malloe wins 4 Stars Award at BIAFF

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

"Malloe" is a short film about two children who find a very unusual creature - one that is very fond of marshmallows. 

"Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  Production Design was by Paloma Zhu. "Malloe" has won many festival awards. 

Malloe Best Production Design in Athens

Mallow Best Production Design in Athens

Congratulations to the makers of "Malloe", which has won Best Production Design at the Athens International Film Festival (AIMAFF).

"Malloe" is a short film about two children who find a very unusual creature - one that is very fond of marshmallows. 

"Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  Production Design was by Paloma Zhu.

"Malloe" was produced by our 3rd year animation students, working together as a team to produce the film.  It has won many festival awards. 

Quarantine Chorus Best Animated Film of 2021

Quarantine Chorus "Best Animated Film of the Year"

Many congratulations to the makers of "Quarantine Chorus", which has won "Best Animated Film of the Year" at the Dreamachine International Film Festival.  

This is the latest of many festival awards for Quarantine Chorus, a short story about life under Lockdown in a small town in Italy.  

The film was directed by Edoardo Sartori, produced by Nickoel Izharudin and edited by Paloma Zhu; it was based on an original idea by Tequila Mason. 

Malloe Best No Budget at Dreamer's Film Fest

"Malloe" Best No Budget at Dreamer's Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Malloe", which has won Best No Budget Film at the Dreamer's Film Festival.

"Malloe" is a short film about two children who find a very unusual creature - one that is very fond of marshmallows. 

"Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  It has won many festival awards. 

Little Gestures Best VFX at Tokyo Film Fest

Many congratulations to the makers of "Little Gestures", which has won an award for Best VFX at the Tokyo Film Festival. 

This is the latest award for "Little Gestures", a short story about an artist's maquette which comes to life. 

The film was directed by Richard O'Hanlon and Daniel Brand-Sinyinza, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin and Dominic Strachan. 

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

Malloe Wins Best Production Design in Tokyo

Malloe wins Best Production Design

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

"Malloe" is a short film about two children who find a very unusual creature - one that is very fond of marshmallows.  It was animated in Maya, edited in Premiere Pro, and rendered in Unreal Engine.

"Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  Art Direction was by Paloma Zhu, and the project was overseen by Animation Programme Leader Michael Davies. 

"Malloe" has won multiple festival awards. 

Little Gestures Wins Best VFX at Argenteuil

Little Gestures wins Best VFX at Argenteuil Int'l Fest

Many congratulations to the makers of "Little Gestures", which has won an award for Best VFX at the Argenteuil Film Festival. 

This is the latest award for "Little Gestures", a short story about an artist's maquette which comes to life. 

The film was directed by Richard O'Hanlon and Daniel Brand-Sinyinza, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin and Dominic Strachan. 

Malloe Wins Best Animation at Halicarnassus

"Malloe" wins Best Animation at Halicarnassus Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Malloe", which has won "Best Animation" at the Halicarnassus Film Festival. 

"Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  Art Direction was by Paloma Zhu. 

"Malloe" has won multiple festival awards. 

Little Gestures Hon Mention at The Rookies

Little Gestures Wins Hon Mention at The Rookies

Many congratulations to the makers of "Little Gestures", which has won an Honourable Mention at The Rookies in the category of VFX. 

"Little Gestures" is a short story about an artist's maquette which comes to life. 

The film was directed by Richard O'Hanlon and Daniel Brand-Sinyinza, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin and Dominic Strachan. 

"Malloe" Honourable Mention at The Rookies

"Malloe" Hon Mention for 3D Animation at The Rookies

Congratulations to the makers of "Malloe", which has received an "Honourable Mention" at The Rookies in the category of Best 3D Animated Short Film. 

"Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  

Art Direction was by Paloma Zhu. 

"Malloe" Finalist at The Rookies 2021

Malloe finalist 3D Animation 2021 Rookies

Congratulations to the makers of "Malloe", which is a finalist at The Rookies in the category of Best 3D Animated Short Film. 

"Malloe" was produced by our 3rd year graduating animation students, working together as a team to produce their final short animated film.   "Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  Art Direction was by Paloma Zhu. 

Malloe Wins Best Micro Short at Vesuvius

"Malloe" wins Best Micro Short at Vesuvius Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Malloe", which has won its third festival award - "Best Micro Short" at the Vesuvius Film Festival. 

"Malloe" was produced by our 3rd year graduating animation students, working together as a team to produce their final short animated film.  

"Malloe" was directed by Eilin Berrio Pena, edited by Ross Green, and produced by Nickoel Izharudin.  Art Direction was by Paloma Zhu.