Students from our 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Classical Animation, Digital Design, Game Design, and Sound Design programs were are all over the list of nominees for the 2nd annual Elans, the Canadian Awards for the Electronic & Animated Arts.

The nominees in the student categories include many familiar names to regular readers of this blog. See for yourself!

The awards themselves will be handed out at a gala ceremony on February 15th, with Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane set to host. Until then, here’s the list of VFS nominees:

Student Animated or Motion Graphic Production of the Year
Swing – Esteban Azuela (Classical Animation)
Duelity – Marcos Ceravolo and Ryan Uhrich (Digital Design)

Student Game of the Year
Bloom – Adrian Audet, Brennan Massicotte, Guilherme Ramos, Brian Vidovic, Miko Wilson
Chameleo – Chad Sehn, Dave Malmberg, Jeffrey Chang, Kayo Wildman
Seas of Europa – Todd Agnello, David Bowring, Diego Rodriguez, Ryan Stancl
Foamzilla – Johan Eickmeyer, Mark Barazzuol

Best Original Sound Design/Musical Score for an Animated Production or Game
The Snowman – Steve Bigras
Le Building – Doug Woods
Climber – Jessica Lemes da Silva

Best Student Art Direction – Game Production
Patchwork Playgrounds – Jimmy Steorts, Sean Bosshardt, Brian Chong, Tom Munro
Seas of Europa – Todd Agnello, David Bowring, Diego Rodriguez, Ryan Stancl

Best Student Art Direction – Animated Production
A Modeling Reel – Julianna Kolakis (3D)

Best Student Writing for an Animated or Game Production
Documentary – Lawrence Chung (Classical Animation)

“Ready to Rocket” Award (Animation and Games)
Portfolio of Diego Rodriguez (Game Design)

VFS Festivals & Awards - 2008