Escapee Paloma Zhu Animator at Framestore

Paloma Zhu

Congratulations to Escapee Paloma Zhu who is working as an animator at Framestore, one of the UK's leading animation and VFX houses. 

While at Escape Studios, Paloma Zhu studied the Art of Computer Animation, and directed two award-winning films: "Hotel Aloha" and "Kiwi's Dream" and worked as an animator and art director on a number others.  

Paloma also worked at Escape Studios as a Studio Assistant, and also recorded animation video tutorials to our Online Tutorial Channels.

"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. 

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. 

Kiwi's Dream Wins Best VFX at CEFA

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won Best VFX at the Cinematic European Film Awards (CEFA). 

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, Kiwi's Dream was based on an original concept by Freddie Belsom about an origami kiwi who dreams of flying in the clouds.  Benjamín Števuliak was the 3D VFX Lead, Freddie Belsom was the 2D VFX Lead.  Kiwi's Dream has won many festival awards. 

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. 

Kiwi's Dream Wins Best VFX at AFA

Kiwi's Dream wins Best VFX at AFA

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won "Best VFX" at the Art Film Awards. 

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, Kiwi's Dream was based on an original concept by Freddie Belsom about an origami kiwi who dreams of flying in the clouds. 

• Benjamín Števuliak was the 3D VFX Lead, Freddie Belsom was the 2D VFX Lead.

Kiwi's Dream has won many festival awards. 

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. 

Kiwi's Dream "Best Creative" at Halicarnassus

Kiwi's Dream Best Creative at Halicarnassus

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won "Best Creative" at the Halicarnassus Film Festival. 

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, Kiwi's Dream was based on an original concept by Freddie Belsom about an origami kiwi who dreams of flying in the clouds. 

Kiwi's Dream 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. 

Kiwi's Dream Wins "Best 19-21" at INDIs Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won an award in the "19-21 Category" at the INDIs film festival in Leeds.

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, Kiwi's Dream was based on an original concept by Freddie Belsom about an origami kiwi who dreams of flying in the clouds. It has won many, many festival awards. 

Kiwi's Dream "Best VFX" at Reels Fest

Kiwi's Dream Best VFX at Reels Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won Best VFX at the Reels Film Festival. 

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, Kiwi's Dream was based on an original concept by Freddie Belsom about an origami kiwi who dreams of flying in the clouds. It has won many festival awards. 

Kiwi's Dream Best Micro Short at GNIFF

Kiwi's Dream wins Best Micro Short at Golden Nugget

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won Best Micro Short at the Golden Nugget International Film Festival. 

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, Kiwi's Dream was based on an original concept by Freddie Belsom about an origami kiwi who dreams of flying in the clouds. It has won many festival awards. 

Paloma Zhu Animator at MPC

Paloma Zhu

Congratulations to Escapee Paloma Zhu who has started work as an animator at MPC Episodic. 

MPC is one of London's longest-established VFX and animation houses; responsible for hits such as The Lion King and The Jungle Book

While at Escape Studios, Paloma Zhu directed two award-winning films: "Hotel Aloha" and "Kiwi's Dream" and contributed her talent as an animator and art director to many others.  Paloma also worked at Escape Studios as a Studio Assistant, and also recorded video tutorials to our expanding Vimeo Channel.

Kiwi's Dream Best VFX at HEI Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won Best VFX at the Heart of Europe International Film Festival (HEI).

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, Kiwi's Dream was based on an original concept by Freddie Belsom about an origami kiwi who dreams of flying in the clouds.

Kiwi's Dream Best Anim at "Deux Cans" Fest

Kiwi's Dream wins Best Animation at "Deux Cans" Fest

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won Best Animation at the "Deux Cans" Film Festival (formerly the Beer Town Festival) in Burton-on-Trent. 

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, Kiwi's Dream was based on an original concept by Freddie Belsom about an origami kiwi who dreams of flying in the clouds.

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. 

Kiwi's Dream Wins Best VFX in Tokyo Fest

Best VFX at the TIMFF

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won Best VFX at the Tokyo International Film Festival.  

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, Kiwi's Dream was based on an original concept by Freddie Belsom about an origami kiwi who dreams of flying in the clouds.

Kiwi's Dream was filmed on location in London, with cinematography by DOP Clement Gharini. The project was overseen by Animation Programme Leader Michael Davies. 

You can find the list of winners at the official Instagram page.

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. 

"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. 

Kiwi's Dream: People's Choice at The Rookies

Kiwi's Dream wins "People's Choice Award" at The Rookies

Congratulations to the makers of "Kiwi's Dream", which has won a "People's Choice Award" at The Rookies, in the category of Best Visual Effects.

Directed by Paloma Zhu and produced by Daniel Rowe, "Kiwi's Dream" is a short story about an origami kiwi who dreams of flight.