Animation Showcase

Featuring both 2D and 3D works, the screening highlights projects from the BFA tracks in Character Animation and Animation & Visualization, as well as the MFA in Animation and Visual Effects.

Stick around after the films for a special Q&A session with the student animators and get a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process.

Animation & Visualization Animations: 

Sara Trantham – The Maritime Monster (Stop Motion)

Macy Martelli – Winging It (2D)

Louis Rodriguez – Best Friend (2D)

Daya Sharma – DEATHBLESSED (2D)

Brianna Molina – D.C.P. (2D)

Alana Varela – Les Toreadors (2D)

Rachel Freeman – Arbiter of Hickory (2D)

Matthew Luciani – ANGLE OF ATTACK (3D)

Sophia Zamora – In my Dream (3D)

Kinsey Barber – In Magiam Incidere (3D)

Anthony Bonasera – Bonasera (3D)

Brooklyn Onuffer – ZOR-225b – A New Frontier (3D)

Jeremy Weed – Frosted (3D)

Animation & Visualization Panelists: 

Benjamin Navarro, an alumnus from the UCF BFA Emerging Media Animation and Visualization track 25’ and a Technical Artist for A Square Games & Simulation, LLC. Benjamin is first generation American with both his parents having immigrated from Venezuela. He specializes in 3D modeling and texturing for both environmental and character design, which also drives his creative and realistic perspective on the narrative of storytelling and worldbuilding.

Character Animation Animations: 

Paper Warrior – Character Animation Class of 2025
Golden Fish – Character Animation Class of 2025

Character Animations Panelists: 

Marcus Urbenz is a 3D technical artist currently enrolled in UCF’s Animation and Visual Effects program. Coming from the Character Animation undergraduate program, his research explores production workflows and technical pipelines while supporting visual storytelling through artistic imagery.