The VFX Process #73 Luke Angus: How I Made an OSCAR Worthy Animated Short Film By Myself
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Luke Angus, a professional animator and director from Glasgow, to talk about his award-winning 3D animated short film Solstice.
Solstice has already made waves on the festival circuit, winning multiple awards including Best Short at the prestigious Short Shorts Film Festival – an OSCAR® and BAFTA accredited festival. This win has secured Luke the opportunity to submit his film for Oscar and BAFTA consideration.
What makes Solstice even more impressive is that Luke created the entire film solo – from writing and storyboarding to animating in Maya and experimenting with Houdini for the first time. In this conversation, Luke gives us insight into:
✨ His creative process and storytelling approach
🎨 The challenges and hacks of solo filmmaking & animation
🏆 Tips for navigating the film festival circuit and getting your film noticed
We were lucky enough to get an exclusive private screening of Solstice (it isn’t online yet, since eligibility rules prevent films from streaming before Oscar/BAFTA submissions). Trust us – this is one of the most beautiful and moving animated shorts you’ll see.
If you’re passionate about animation, short films, or filmmaking, this is a must-watch interview.
WATCH THE SOLSTICE TRAILER