Ghoul created with Autodesk Maya and Arnold peeks over the desert landscape.
Keeping with tradition, the Visual Effects Society celebrated its 21st annual awards on February 15 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. This prestigious event honors the best visual effects in film, television, and other media from the past year. Among the categories recognized was “Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project,†sponsored by Autodesk for the 16th consecutive year.
A talented team of students from Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg received the award for their work on the short film “A Calling. From the Desert. To the Sea†directed by Murad Abu Eisheh. Their submission included a detailed VFX breakdown, available here.
The beautifully crafted short film follows two young sisters on a journey through the desert, seeking a better future. Haunted by nightmares, the younger sister is tormented by a terrifying desert monster that emerges from her dreams. Ultimately, the sisters break free from the creature and reach a hopeful horizon, symbolizing their inner strength and resilience.
VFX Supervisor Mario Bertsch led a team of 30 artists to create 28 visual effects shots over two years. Lennard Fricke and Max Pollmann managed the production, while Till Sander-Titgemeyer, Lukas Löffler, and Lukas Kapp worked closely with Bertsch to bring the film’s stunning landscapes and realistic creature to life. The team used Autodesk Maya for animation and rigging, Arnold for rendering, ShotGrid for project management, and RV for shot reviews.
“We’re thrilled to receive the VES Student Award, especially given the high level of competition,†said VFX producer Lennard Fricke. “It’s an honor for our crew and for Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. Working together on this project was a great experience, and we’re excited about what the future holds for us.â€
Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder added, “We’re inspired by the next generation of visual effects artists and grateful to the VES for recognizing their talent. We congratulate all the nominees and the team behind ‘A Calling. From the Desert. To the Sea’ on their win. We look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of storytelling.â€
Ghoul created with Autodesk Maya and Arnold growls, representing the enemy that lies within.
Other notable student projects included “Boom,†“Macula,†and “Maronii,†which also showcased exceptional digital artistry and storytelling. The Visual Effects Society and Autodesk celebrated the creativity and innovation displayed by these emerging talents.
Learn more about "A Calling. From the Desert. To the Sea" here.
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