Best Commissioned WorkSandra Simonsen2024-09-11T12:33:34+00:00
VAF Best Commissioned Work includes all international produced animation short films for educational or industrial use or music videos, tourist film, commercials and campaign and dissemination films. VAF Best Commissioned work includes all international produced animation short films of any genre or style.
All the selected works will compete for the VAF Best Commissioned Award, that will be presented during the Award Ceremony on Friday 13th during Viborg Animation Festival.
VAF Best Commissioned includes all international produced animation short films for educational or industrial use or music videos, tourist film, commercials and campaign and dissemination films. VAF Best Commissioned work includes all international produced animation short films of any genre or style.
All the selected works will compete for the VAF Best Commissioned Award, that will be presented during the Award Ceremony on Friday 13th during Viborg Animation Festival.
Best Commissioned Work 2024 – Nominations
Høj
Mikkel Mainz
My Mother
Chaïtane Conversat
Dying for Beginners
Emily Downe
À toi
Stéphane Berla
I’m Perfectly Fine
Dario van Vree
Fooled by Your Love
Tamás Rebák
Sürgünlik
Jeremiah Dickey
The mysterious Amulet
Simon Wendler
AJR - Maybe Man
Edoardo Ranaboldo
Georgswerder - The village in the Hamburgmetropolis
Sarah Gorf-Roloff
Gegone, inside the Museum - Eyfyros
Joan Zhonga
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Meet the Jury
Nanna Norup
Nanna Norup is an experienced architect/industrial designer with a background from Royal Danish Academy – School of Architecture.
She has worked in various relevant roles in the world of advertising and design, including as exec producer for commercials, director of the architectural company Ciguë in Paris and was part of management at DMJX as head of department for Visual Communication and Design.
In addition to her management responsibilities, Nanna has published a graphic novel titled “Design What #%?!& – a textbook on design thinking.”
She has also served on several boards, including KEA’s design education, the Textile School, the Design Council and smaller design companies.
Nanna’s commitment to the world of design and her diverse experience make her a valuable resource in creative work and teaching.
Brian Stærk Sørensen
CEO at FS2 reklame A/S, Adibus A/S and Eventgames A/S
Susanne Bækby
Susanne Bækby Gerges is a dynamic animation director, art director, and animator deeply connected to The Animation Workshop in Viborg, Denmark. After graduating, Susanne launched her career as a freelancer and created her first short film, ‘Cheers Viola’, which won the Animation Talent Award at the Odense Film Festival in 2013.
Her journey took her to Bristol, UK, where she worked from the vibrant Jamaica Street Artists studio on numerous global short film projects. Susanne has also contributed as a background painter on productions like LEGO Elves, Disney’s Big Hero 6: The Series, and the BBC’s Driver Dan’s Story Train.
In 2009, Susanne founded Drawesome Pictures, a studio renowned for its powerful animated films that address themes of social issues, health, and care with both empathy and creativity. Currently, she leads Drawesome Pictures and serves as the animation art director for an upcoming feature film for preschoolers.
Alongside her directorial work, Susanne teaches at The Animation Workshop and has shared her expertise with LEGO’s creative teams and other educational institutions. Her mission is to direct animated short films that educate, empower, and deeply resonate with audiences around the globe.
