Animated Exeter 2013 Awards - The Winners

We are delighted to announce the winners of the over 18 animation competitions. The industry Jury comprised Lisa Pacheco from HiT Entertainment; Richard Mitchelson and Malcolm Mole from Mind Candy; Campbell MacAllister, 3D Animator and Vicky Brophy, from Wonky Pictures. Prize Sponsors are Toon Boom and Dragonframe

1.The Graduate New Talent Award for Animation Direction

WinnerIria Lopez from the National Film and Television School for Jamon,

the Jury said: Jamon wasmost rounded and accomplished, lovely designs. Iria was awarded a Harmony licence for a year and £500 courtesy of Toon Boom

Highly Commended is Rory Waudby-Tolley, from NCCA at Bournemouth University for Merfolk

the Jury said: great story telling

2. The Graduate - New Talent Award for Technical Excellence

Winner: Claire Lamond from Edinburgh College of Art, for All That Glisters

the Jury said: thelighting is excellent, with a consistent atmosphere, subtle performances,well rounded piece too

Claire was awarded Dragonframe Software

Highly Commended:Jack Kersey, Anthony Green and David Khosab from NCCA Bournemouth University, for Azoic

the Jury said: intriguing name, loved the tentacle field. It was outstanding, excellent sound design

3. Screen Out Loud - Independent Talent Awardfor Animation Direction

Winner: Will Rose for The Goatherd and his Lots and Lots and Lots of Goats

the Jury said:Fab outright winner, well directed and great, pure simplicity at heart of great film making, funnyand sweet, excellent use of sound. Will was awarded a Harmony licence for 1 year and £500 courtesy of Toon Boom

Highly Commended is Matthew Stephenson forThey Both Explode

the Jury said:Great characters, lovely style, nice expression of colour and movement

4. Screen Out LoudNew Talent Award forTechnical Excellence

Winner: Peter Parr for Summer Dream

the Jury said:great to see a celebration of drawing. Peter was awarded Dragonframe software

Highly Commended is Richard Keane with Birdfood

the Jury said:a great all rounder