Author Archives: Denise Chan

Every year around February 18 (in honor of our room number 218), Shrunkenheadman students, alumni and friends of the program gather for a special convention to sell art, meet friends both old and new, and have fun hanging out and participating in events throughout the day! This year, the event has been adapted to takeContinue reading “SHM Con 2021”

One of the initiatives of the SHM Film Collective to help pair current filmmakers with mentors that suit the goals of the film project. “A Bowl Full of Love” directed by Ashrita Cavalli is a a mixed media animated film about South Indian food and family bonding. Seeking to develop a strong visual aesthetic forContinue reading “Mentorship Showcase: “A Bowl Full of Love” and Priscilla Wong”

As part of our mentorship program, the SHM Film Collective paired another alumni with a current BFA film in production. “Nai Nai“, directed by Hsiu Hsiu and Minori Uemura, is a 3D animated short film about a Chinese grandma who faces her hatred towards the Japanese. The team reached out to the Collective seeking aContinue reading “Mentorship Showcase: “Nai Nai” and J.P. Balmet”

After establishing the SHM Film Collective, we needed to have a logo to represent our organization. We first reached out to students and alumni during the “Kaeru” screening event and held a logo contest. We received several entries, and decided upon one by our very own board member, Mai Shirai. We all loved the ideaContinue reading “The SHM Film Collective Logo”

One of the BFA thesis groups receiving mentorship this year is “A Fleeting Moment” directed by Allyanna Demafeliz and produced by Victoria Yando. “A Fleeting Moment” is a short animated film that follows the journey of two raindrops as they fall from the sky, and come to terms with what it means to be alive.Continue reading “Mentorship Showcase: “A Fleeting Moment” and Brandon Louie”

The SHM Film Collective officially launched last year, and despite the craziness of 2020, the board has met every month and accomplished many things! Here is our year in review. We introduced the SHM Film Collective to current students, explaining our initiatives and kicking off our mentorship program for the upcoming BFA film projects. WeContinue reading “SHM Film Collective in 2020”