Ghoul created with Autodesk Maya and Arnold peeks over the desert landscape. Keeping with tradition, the Visual Effects Society celebrated its 21st annual Visual Effects Society Awards on February 15 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. This prestigious event honors the best visual effects across film, television, and other media from the past year. One of the standout categories this year was "Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project," which has been sponsored by Autodesk for the 16th consecutive year. A team of talented students from Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg took home the award for their short film "A Calling. From the Desert. To the Sea", directed by Murad Abu Eisheh. The students presented an impressive VFX breakdown of the film, available here. The short film tells the story of two young sisters who escape their difficult circumstances to embark on a journey through the desert in search of hope. Haunted by nightmares, the younger sister is tormented by a terrifying desert monster that emerges from her dreams, symbolizing an internal struggle. In the end, the sisters break free from the creature and reach a bright new horizon. VFX Supervisor Mario Bertsch led a team of 30 artists who created 28 visual effects shots over two years. Lennard Fricke and Max Pollmann handled VFX production, while Till Sander-Titgemeyer oversaw creature and animation work. Compositing Lead Lukas Löffler and Rigging Technical Director Lukas Kapp collaborated closely with the team to bring the film’s stunning visuals to life. The project used tools like Autodesk Maya for animation and rigging, Arnold for rendering, ShotGrid for project management, and RV for shot review. "We're incredibly proud to receive the VES Student Award, especially given the high quality of work from all the nominees," said VFX producer Lennard Fricke. "It's a huge honor for our team, and for Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. We had a great time working together and learning, and we can't wait to see what opportunities this award brings us as we move forward in our careers." "We are inspired by the next generation of visual effects artists and excited to support them as they shape the future of our industry," said Dara Treseder, CMO of Autodesk. "We’re grateful to the Visual Effects Society for recognizing their talent and would like to congratulate all the nominees and the team behind "A Calling. From the Desert. To the Sea" on their win. We look forward to seeing more incredible stories brought to life by these talented creators." Ghoul created with Autodesk Maya and Arnold growls, representing the enemy that lies within. Other notable student projects recognized at the awards included "Boom", "Macula", and "Maronii". These films showcased incredible creativity and technical skill, highlighting the growing talent in the field of visual effects. Learn more about "A Calling. From the Desert. To the Sea" here. Galvanized + Painted screw pin anchor shackles are priced to move. Made of galvanized carbon steel, the anchor shackle is a tough and durable accessory for nylon slings, as well as polyester slings. Paired with a lifting sling and tow straps, they help protect the eyes of your sling from wear and tear on clevis hooks. They come in various sizes and strengths ranging from 3/16" - 2-1/2" and 1/3 Ton - 55 Ton. This clevis can be used in many applications such as industrial, agricultural and marine applications. Shackle color may vary. D Shackle White,Clevis Shackle White,Bow Shackle Black,Black Lifting Shackles WINNERLIFTING SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. , https://www.winnerstrap.com