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Animation students and alumni from the Department of Art & Art History at 蘑菇传媒 City College (蘑菇传媒) were officially selected to screen their work at the 24th Annual 蘑菇传媒 Film Festival. The screening took place at the 蘑菇传媒 Box Theatre as part of the festival鈥檚 Student Animation Shorts program, highlighting emerging talent and innovative storytelling from across the region. The program featured a strong representation from 蘑菇传媒 Animation, with selected alumni Sarah Ruyle and Annika Maganua. Maganua鈥檚 and Ruyle鈥檚 animation film was also selected and honored at the film festival. Also present was students Valery Flores, Cam Duenas, Moises Sals, Axel Ruiz, Jessica Dias, and Justin Varela, alongside associate faculty Mollie Ong. Their work reflected the creativity, technical skill, and diverse perspectives cultivated within 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 animation program.

蘑菇传媒 director of Visual Art and 蘑菇传媒 Animation program director, Will Kim, attended the event alongside the selected students. The group not only screened their animated short films but also participated in a live Q&A session, engaging with audience members and sharing insight into their creative processes and experiences as emerging artists.

鈥淭his opportunity reflects the strength of our animation program and the dedication of our students and faculty,鈥� said Kim. 鈥淗aving our work recognized on a public platform like the 蘑菇传媒 Film Festival is a meaningful step in preparing our students for careers in the animation and entertainment industries.鈥�

Participation in the festival underscores 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 commitment to providing students with hands-on, real-world experiences that elevate their work beyond the classroom. Events like the 蘑菇传媒 Film Festival offer valuable exposure, professional development, and opportunities for students to connect with broader creative communities.

As 蘑菇传媒 continues to expand opportunities in the arts, the success of its animation students and alumni serves as a testament to the college鈥檚 focus on innovation, storytelling, and student achievement.