Showing posts with label Scott Middleton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scott Middleton. Show all posts

Friday, 7 November 2025

Escapee Scott Middleton Finalist at "Young Arrows"

Scott Middleton (right) finalist at the "Young Arrow" Awards
Many congratulations to Escapee Scott Middleton who is a finalist in the annual "Young Arrows" awards, having received three nominations for Best VFX. 

Scott Middleton studied The Art of Visual Effects at Escape Studios, specialising in compositing in Nuke.

While at Escape Studios, Scott Middleton directed the multiple-award-winning VFX short "Russell".

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

"Post-Mortem" Wins "Best VFX" at FOF Awards

"Best VFX" at the Future of Film Awards festival
Congratulations to the makers of  the VFX short "Post Mortem" which has won "Best VFX" at the Future of Film Awards.

Post Mortem was directed by Toby Haslam and Ridma Suriyagoda, and produced by Aidan Callaghan, who was also the 3D Lead.  Scott Middleton was the 2D Lead. 

Post Mortem takes place in a futuristic secure facility, where a surgeon performs an autopsy on a mysterious patient.  This is Post Mortem's seventh festival award.

Monday, 5 September 2022

"Post-Mortem" Wins Best VFX at London Film Fest

Post Mortem wins Best VFX at the LIMFF
Congratulations to the makers of  the VFX short "Post Mortem" which has won "Best VFX" at the London International Film Festival.

Post Mortem was directed by Toby Haslam and Ridma Suriyagoda, and produced by Aidan Callaghan, who was also the 3D Lead.  Scott Middleton was the 2D Lead. 

Post Mortem takes place in a futuristic secure facility, where a surgeon performs an autopsy on a mysterious patient.  

This is Post Mortem's sixth festival award.

Tuesday, 30 August 2022

Post-Mortem Wins Best VFX at Onyko Film Fest

Post Mortem Best VFX at the Onyko Film Festival
Congratulations to the makers of the VFX short "Post Mortem" which has won "Best VFX" at the Onyko Film Festival.

Post Mortem was directed by Toby Haslam and Ridma Suriyagoda, and produced by Aidan Callaghan, who was also the 3D Lead.  Scott Middleton was the 2D Lead. 

Post Mortem takes place in a futuristic secure facility, where a surgeon performs an autopsy on a mysterious patient.  This is Post Mortem's fifth festival award.

Thursday, 18 August 2022

Post-Mortem Wins Best VFX at EEFF

Post Mortem "Best VFX" at the EEFF
Congratulations to the makers of  the VFX short "Post Mortem" which has won "Best VFX" at the Eastern European Film Festival (EEFF).

Post Mortem was directed by Toby Haslam and Ridma Suriyagoda, and produced by Aidan Callaghan, who was also the 3D Lead.  Scott Middleton was the 2D Lead. 

Post Mortem takes place in a futuristic secure facility, where a surgeon performs an autopsy on a mysterious patient.  This is Post Mortem's fourth festival award.

Saturday, 11 June 2022

"Russell" Wins Best VFX in Athens Fest

Russell Best VFX in Athens
Congratulations to the makers of Russell, the short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios, which has won Best VFX at the Athens International Film Festival.

Russell was written by Scott Middleton and Liam Martin, directed by Scott Middleton and produced by Gary Roche.  

Russell tells the story of a curious hedgehog who dreams of flight.

Russell  was created as part of the VFX Project at Escape Studios; it has won many festival awards. 

Friday, 10 June 2022

Introducing "Post Mortem"


Meet "Post Mortem", the latest VFX short film produced at Escape Studios. Post Mortem was directed by Toby Haslam and Ridma Suriyagoda, and produced by Aidan Callaghan.  Post Mortem takes place in a futuristic secure facility, where a surgeon performs an autopsy on a mysterious patient. 

Sunday, 17 April 2022

"Russell" Wins Best VFX at Europe Fest

"Russell" Wins Best VFX at EEFF
Congratulations to the makers of Russell, the short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios, which has won Best VFX at the Eastern Europe Film Festival. 

Russell was written by Scott Middleton and Liam Martin, directed by Scott Middleton and produced by Gary Roche.  

Russell tells the story of a curious hedgehog who dreams of flight; it has won many festival awards. 

Monday, 11 April 2022

"Russell" Wins Best VFX at Onyko Fest

"Russell" wins Best VFX at Onyko Film Festival
Congratulations to the makers of Russell which has won Best VFX (short films) at the Onyko International Film Festival. 

Russell was written by Scott Middleton and Liam Martin, directed by Scott Middleton and produced by Gary Roche.  

Russell tells the story of a curious hedgehog who dreams of flight. It has won many festival awards. 

Sunday, 3 April 2022

"Russell" Wins Best Student Film at DSFF

"Russell" wins Best Student Film at the DSFF
Congratulations to the makers of Russell, the short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios, which has won Best Student Film at the Dreamer's Short Film Festival. 

Russell was written by Scott Middleton and Liam Martin, directed by Scott Middleton and produced by Gary Roche.  

Russell was created as part of PR6001, a Studio Module in which animation and VFX students join forces to create a VFX project over 12 weeks.  

Russell tells the story of a curious hedgehog who dreams of flight. This is its fourth festival award. 

Monday, 14 March 2022

"Russell" Wins Best VFX at LIMFF

"Russell" wins Best VFX at the LIMFF
Congratulations to the makers of Russell, the short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios, which has won Best VFX at the London International Monthly Film Festival.  

Russell was written by Scott Middleton and Liam Martin, directed by Scott Middleton and produced by Gary Roche.  

Russell was created as part of PR6001, a Studio Module in which animation and VFX students join forces to create a VFX project over 12 weeks.  

Russell tells the story of a curious hedgehog who dreams of flight.

Tuesday, 8 March 2022

Russell Wins Best Super Short at UK Film Fest

Russell "Best Super Short" at UK Film Fest
Congratulations to the makers of Russell, the short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios, which has won "Best Super Short" at the UK Monthly Film Festival.  

Russell was written by Scott Middleton and Liam Martin, directed by Scott Middleton and produced by Gary Roche.  Russell tells the story of a curious hedgehog who dreams of flying.

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

"Russell" Wins "Best VFX" at Art Film Awards

Russell wins Best VFX at Art Film Awards
Congratulations to the makers of Russell, the short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios, which has won Best VFX at the Art Film Awards. 

Russell was written by Scott Middleton and Liam Martin, directed by Scott Middleton and produced by Gary Roche.  Russell tells the story of a curious hedgehog who dreams of flying.

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

Meet "Russell"

Russell | Student Short Film - Escape Studios from Russell - Short Film on Vimeo.

Meet Russell, a new short VFX film created by students at Escape Studios.  Russell was written by Scott Middleton and Liam Martin, directed by Scott Middleton and produced by Gary Roche.  Russell tells the story of a curious hedgehog who dreams of taking to the skies. Russell is currently being entered into film festivals.