From a list of 39 nominees, the following 15 students have been named as semifinalists for the 2021 Artist of the Year in film/animation. The students were chosen by a panel of teachers based on written statements, film samples and artistic résumés.
Included are links to their work, the specialty in which they were nominated, and quotes about how they relate to their craft.
Film/animation students have been nominated in the specialties of directing and editing, cinematography, and animation and visual effects.
During the final round of adjudication, students participate in a virtual interview this year to comply with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. They submitted additional samples of their work and recorded answers to interview questions which were viewed and evaluated by a panel of distinguished artistic professionals and faculty members from Southern California universities as well as a few representative high school teachers.
One finalist in each specialty will be named and from those finalists, one Artist of the Year in each of the seven disciplines – theater, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, film, handcrafted visual arts and computer-assisted visual arts – will then be named a 2021 Artist of the Year.
The Artists of the Year will be announced on May 2.
This program is generously sponsored by the Chapman University College of Performing Arts. Additional support is provided by the Laguna College of Art + Design and the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University.
If you would like to become a sponsor for the Artist of the Year program, contact Heide Janssen at ocartistoftheyear@gmail.com.
Ethan Chu, senior, Orange County School of the Arts
Specialty: Directing and editing
“As an artist and a filmmaker, it is important for me to tell stories that represent my voice and analyze my creative options to produce projects that are unique to my vision. I believe that it is my responsibility as an artist to inspire my audience and myself through my work. By constantly making art, I can tell lots of stories, while learning to be creative and exploring the boundaries of storytelling through filmmaking.”
Johann Ren Collantes, senior, Orange County School of the Arts
Specialty: Directing and editing
“Many people can live their whole lives dedicated to one art form, which is pretty amazing, however, I, myself, get exhausted of one or the other — (music and filmmaking) — for periods of time. Having two mediums that I’m extremely passionate about allows me to teeter to one if I get tired of another. It’s quite nice.”
Akash Dewan, senior, University High School
Specialty: Directing and editing
“With all the social unrest that has arisen during the last couple years, we, as artists, in an increasingly digital world, have unique platforms that can be used to truly make an impact. Through art, we have the ability to catalyze change in the world, one story at a time.”
Noah Frech, senior, Orange County School of the Arts
Specialty: Directing and editing
“As an artist, I strive to make films that give an audience a distinct and powerful experience. I want to bring the stories that don’t exist yet to the screen so they can live inside the minds of viewers forever. I want to make raw and uncompromising films that reveal a perspective that inspires and opens up minds.”
Nathan Kadota, senior, Edison High School
Specialty: Cinematography
“While my voice as an artist and the stories that I want to tell is something that I am still discovering, I know that entertainment must be used to help share stories of human struggle and bring to light the experiences of the people who have genuine stories to tell. Bringing other’s stories to light is an important part of what I want to do with film and helping to tell stories that might not usually get told and bring voices that have been silenced back to the forefront of entertainment.”
Ethan Kozik, senior, Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts
Specialty: Animation and visual effects
“It wasn’t until I was in 6th grade that I found out about the 3D animation software, Blender. I was instantly obsessed with it because for the first time ever, I had to potential to create everything that I had ever wanted. The only limit was the skills I had yet to learn, but I was determined to gain those skills and make my dreams a reality.”
Rick D. Lopez, senior, Valencia High School
Specialty: Directing and editing
“I have watched movies for so long, but only recently have I truly understood and been mesmerized by the power that film has over audiences, and I want to use that power in my own films. Not just to tell stories, not just to entertain, but to leave a lasting impression in the minds and lives of my audience.”
Henry James Mull, senior, El Modena High School
Specialty: Cinematography
“To me, a camera is the only thing that can make a moment forever. A feeling, experience, or lesson can be replayed endlessly once it’s captured on camera. Anyone who finds a special way to display their personal ideas and messages to the world is an artist in their own right. Connecting one feeling (for) an indefinite amount of people should be every artist’s dream.”
Yinzhi Pan, senior, Portola High School
Specialty: Cinematography
“Documentary filmmaking is my way of communicating a story. Compared to words, an image is more powerful as it is universal and it does not require language and context. I take pride in sharing a meaningful story with more people. I would like to contribute a unique point of view that is not as easily accessible to my audience.”
Luca Pantel, senior, Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts
Specialty: Directing and editing
“I want to take my art worldwide, and I want to leave an undeniable and permanent trail of inspiration. Inspiration and hope, in my opinion, are two of the greatest feelings that can come from art. Inspiration is what moves us forward and pushes us to take action, and hope reminds us that good things can and will happen for us.”
Brandon Michael Potter, senior, Arnold O. Beckman High School
Specialty: Cinematography
“I want to embrace the title of an artist through the use of cinematography. To me, cinematography means immersing an audience into a world created by the illusion of moving images. Through a vision that later gets captured by a lens, cinematographers use factors such as light and color to shape an atmosphere that the audience can truly get submerged in. Cinematography is the heart of any film.”
Ryan Robinson, senior, Canyon High School
Specialty: Directing and editing
“My favorite part of films is the sound, and sound design is the portion of creation where I feel the most creative. The possibilities really are endless with what I am capable of doing with audio. Sometimes visuals become limiting and the best way to entertain or tell a story is subconsciously through the ears of the audience.”
Reed H. Sharp, senior, Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts
Specialty: Directing and editing
“During COVID, I took advantage of online school and have been blessed to gain experience as a freelance worker in the film industry. Classes often being online gave me the freedom to study “from the road” and actually live “on set” with the film crew. We work 12 hour shifts then I go to class, sleep, do homework and then I am back on set. It has been a blast!”
Zach Shenouda, senior, Canyon High School
Specialty: Directing and editing
“As an artist, I thrive off the reactions of those who watch my films. It is almost like fuel for me. Whether it’s laughter or compassion, knowing I moved that person in a certain way will always bring me joy. This joy is what pushes me to continue these creative endeavors.”
Nolan Hieu Trifunovic, senior, Orange County School of the Arts
Specialty: Directing and editing
“If there is one impact I would want to leave on the world it would be to try to make it a more empathetic place. Both through my films, many of which explore empathy as a theme, and through my actions in everyday life, I strive to make myself and hopefully those around me more understanding of others.”
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