SVA returned to the Annecy International Animation Festival in France this year with a larger presence and wider reach. Alongside 17,400 attendees from 103 countries, SVA faculty, staff and alumni made their mark on this major weeklong event with their contributions to official film selections, talent panels, industry-exclusive screenings and networking opportunities.

Three departments represented SVA: BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects, represented by chair Jimmy Calhoun (BFA 2003 Animation), and director of operations, Brian Frey; MFA Computer Arts, represented by director of operations Robert Campbell (MFA 2013 Fine Arts), administrative assistant Jack Meisterich and recent alumnus Ash Suh (MFA 2024 Computer Arts); and BFA Animation, represented by chair Hsiang Chin Moe (MFA 2008 Computer Art); director of operations, Angelica Vergel; assistant to the chair, Diego Guanzon (BFA 2015 Animation); as well as faculty members Sachio Cook (BFA 2011 Animation) and Luz Batista (BFA 2014 Animation).

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Another memorable trip was filled with festival events and screenings, school and studio visits—all connecting SVA Animation with the world.