Sam Blackburn Live Graphics at Boomtown Festival

 Sam Blackburn - live graphics at Boomtown Festival

Many congratulations to Escapee Sam Blackburn whose live graphics formed part of this year's Boomtown Festival from August 11-15 in Hampshire.  

Sam Blackburn studied the Art of 3D Animation at Escape Studios. Sam creates live performances with real-time graphics at events, such as Boomtown and Miso Extra’s European tour in London, Amsterdam, Berlin and Paris.  While at Escape Studios, Sam also worked on the short film "Scars", which has won multiple festival awards. 

"Scars" Wins Best Animation at London Movie Awards

"Scars" wins "Best Animated Short" in London

Many congratulations to the makers of "Scars", which has won "Best Animated Short" at the London Movie Awards.  

The film was a collaboration between our graduating class of students studying the Art of Games, The Art of Animation and Character Creation - working together across disciplines to create a group project.  

Scars was directed by Charlie O'Sullivan, edited by Sam Blackburn and produced by Alex Sparks. Theo Craig was the Editor and Art Director.  This is the film's first festival award. 

Introducing "Bloom"

Introducing "Bloom", the latest short animated film from Escape Studios.  "Bloom" was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects.  "Bloom" was written and directed by Vanessa Marques-Navaratnasingam and produced by Grace Lam. 

"Crab Companion" Wins "Best Animated Short"

"Crab Companion" wins "Best Animated Short"

Congratulations to the makers of the animated short film "Crab Companion", which has won "Best Animated Short" at the Makhizmithran Film Awards. 

"Crab Companion" was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects.  

"Crab Companion" was written and directed by Sam Blackburn, edited by Aya Najib and produced by John Adarlo.  This is its fourth festival award. 

"Crab Companion" Wins "Best Animation" in Milan

"Crab Companion" wins "Best Animation" in Milan 

Congratulations to the makers of the animated short film "Crab Companion", which has won "Best Animation" at the Milan Gold Awards. 

"Crab Companion" was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects.  

"Crab Companion" was written and directed by Sam Blackburn, edited by Aya Najib and produced by John Adarlo.  This is its third festival award. 

"Crab Companion" Wins "Best Animation" at EEFF

"Crab Companion" wins "Best Animation" at the EEFF

Congratulations to the makers of the animated short film "Crab Companion", which has won "Best Animation" at the Eastern Europe Film Festival. 

"Crab Companion" was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects.  

"Crab Companion" was written and directed by Sam Blackburn, edited by Aya Najib and produced by John Adarlo.  This is its second festival award. 

"Crab Companion" Wins "Best Super Short" Award

"Crab Companion" wins "Best Super Short" in Hollywood

Congratulations to the makers of the animated short film "Crab Companion", which has won "Best Super Short" at the Hollywood Gold Awards.  

"Crab Companion" was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects.  

"Crab Companion" was written and directed by Sam Blackburn, edited by Aya Najib and produced by John Adarlo.  This is its first festival award. 

Introducing "Crab Companion"

Introducing "Crab Companion", the latest short animated film from Escape Studios.  "Crab Companion" was completed as part of Studio Module PR5001, a collaborative module in which second-year animation students work together on short film projects.  "Crab Companion" was written and directed by Sam Blackburn, edited by Aya Najib and produced by John Adarlo.