2024 - 2025 Award for Excellence in Animation

Frame 48 Grant Application for AVE 3D and VFX Emphasis Class of 25 (2024-2025 School Year)

Frame 48 is a boutique 3D and VFX house founded by Tom Teller a Dodge Alumni who has offered opportunities to many of our AVE graduates since founding the company eight years ago. This year they are able to offer 3 grants of $1000 to three Class of 25 AVE senior Thesis projects that include 3D or VFX emphasis AVE majors. The funds can be used to pay for expenses related to senior Thesis I, II and III that are approved as part of the budget submissions at the end of Thesis I this Spring. Please complete this form before April 21 to be considered for this fantastic opportunity.

Winners will be announced on May 7 at the end of our Senior Thesis Screening.

Selection criteria in order of priority:

Originality in approach to the visual storytelling - crafting a unique visual style, excellence in motion and animation, or utilizing mixed media.
Personal connection of the filmmakers to the story and their drive to tell their particular story.
The quality of the students' work, their submitted materials and strength of the team.

Team Email Addresses: *

Thesis Title: *

Provide a brief 3 sentence description of your Thesis Project. *

Explain how you would use the funds for your project. *

Add a link to your Thesis Project's development content containing the following: Animatic, Boards, Script, Concept Designs, and Mood Boards *

Team members Personal Statements and Portfolios Links in support of their Application

Explain how this grant would advance your education and help your reach your career goals. Please include a link to your portfolio.

Team Member 1 Portfolio Link and Statement *

Team Member 2 Portfolio Link and Statement

Team Member 3 Portfolio Link and Statement

Team Member 4 Portfolio Link and Statement