First Post of Many

I thought it would be appropriate as a first post to introduce the animation program at USC by providing information on first look. First Look is a screening held on campus at USC each year showcasing the best animation submitted by both graduate and undergraduate majors in the field. All students have the option to enter in an animated film they created as a possible selection. A faculty jury reviews the candidate films and chooses those that display exceptional value and the animators are honored with a screening at Norris Theatre in the Spring. It is a great accomplishment to be chosen to be a part of First Look and only a limited number of films each year make the cut.

It is a great opportunity to gain recognition in the field of animation and network with other students and faculty. The top films from First Look are also chosen to be awarded with an additional screening at the DGA (Directors Guild of America). It is a great honor to share and below is a quick list of links to past films that have been a part of First Look.

Swimming Moon - Nahomi Maki, MFA '08, Production 2

String and Girl - David Bazelon, MFA '07, Thesis

Summer Storm - Valerie LaPointe, MFA '07, Thesis