Animation Program presents Double Exposure Screening in Los Angeles

Animation Program presents Double Exposure Screening in Los Angeles 

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Students, Staff and Faculty at animation festival
CSULB School Of Art students on stage receiveing recognitions for their animations.

Fifteen Animation students from California State University Long Beach’s School of Art were selected by a faculty jury to participate in Double Exposure, a prestigious year-end industry showcase presented in collaboration with NewFilmmakers LA. 

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Students, Staff and Faculty at animation festival
CSULB School Of Art students pose with Animation Professor Shimbe.

This curated screening offered an exclusive first look at original student films—ranging from experimental shorts to character-driven narratives—and was designed to connect emerging talent with professionals across the film and television industries. 

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Students, Staff and Faculty at animation festival
CSULB School Of Art Animation Professor Shimbe poses with Royce W. Smith, Dean of College Of The Arts.

Double Exposure was part of the NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival and featured a 75-minute screening followed by a filmmaker Q&A and a pre-reception mixer attended by industry guests and recruiters from a variety of animation companies and studios including Shadow Machine, ASIFA-Hollywood, Nickelodeon, Rick and Morty, South Park, LAAFF and more. 

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Students, Staff and Faculty at animation festival
CSULB School Of Art pose for the red carpet.

Now in its 17th year, CSULB’s Animation program has grown to become one of the largest programs within the School of Art. 

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Students, Staff and Faculty at animation festival
Animation students mingle and build community.