2021
Hybrid stop Motion and 2d Animation Completed in May 2021.
Directed by Ashrita Chavali and Jewlinna Suy Produced by Ashrita Chavali and Jewlinna Suy
Faculty Advisor: Raquel Coelho
“A Bowl Full of Love” directed by Ashrita Cavalli and Jewelinna Suy is a sweet and tasty mixed media animated film about South Indian food and family bonding.
The team needed help with visual style for their film. Their initial idea was to do a straight 2d cel animation style, but they were advised to look further and try to develop a look that felt more unique and interesting. We connected them with Priscilla Wong (SHM Class of 2010). Priscilla has been working in the art department of Dreamworks since graduation, having worked in several of their feature films. The Bowl Full of Love film had several meetings with Priscilla, in which they got some ideas and input to help them to figure out their visual style.
“A Bowl Full of Love” went a long way from their first envisioned style, becoming a mixed media animated film, with three dimensional sets constructed of felt,
Testimonials
“The SHM Film Collective Mentorship was a valuable asset to us. We approached the collective for guidance in visual development and crafting an interesting film. We were soon paired up with Priscilla. During our session, she pushed us to expand our horizons by reminding us of what we cherish and to look for it in our own favorite films. Thanks to her advice, we were able to cut through the clutter and truly focus on the emotional core of the film.”
“It was great to reconnect with the SJSU Animation Illustration program. So excited to see the growth of new talented artists!”.
“This project was entirely done during the hardest lockdown phase of the Covid19 pandemic. All classes were online including the BFA class. Students could not meet in person or work on campus. Even with all the obstacles presented by the pandemic, SHM seniors were able to complete several films during the 2 years of lockdown, a testimony to their resilience, collaborative spirit and commitment to their art”.
A little bit about Priscilla Wong
Priscilla Wong (Class of 2010) is a phenomenal visual development artist, illustrator, and production designer from San Francisco, currently living in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients include Dreamworks Animation, Warner Animation Group, Cartoon Network, Netflix Animation Studios, Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, LAIKA, Pure Imagination Studios, Animal Logic, PSYOP! and OSMO.
Credited released titles are The Croods : A New Age, Trolls World Tour, Missing Link, Trolls, Penguins of Madagascar and Mr. Peabody and Sherman.
Her art can be seen here
SHMfilmcollective.org 