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The title "Thirst - a film by Andrea Schmitz" sits beneath two angry illustrated eyes. The backdrop is a cacoponic dance of blacks and purples.

‘Thirst’ by Andrea Schmitz (’16) does the animation festival circuit

  • 1 year, 2 months ago

  • by Ben

Congratulations, Andrea Schmitz (’16)!

Andrea recently posted on Instagram:

Thank you so much @midsummerscream @animazefilmfest Scream Queen Shockathon Film Fest @asylumhorrorshow @weirdfilmfest and @arkansascinema for showing my film ‘Thirst’ so much love this year!!!

Andrea is a motion designer and animation director who has worked for New York Magazine, HBO, and musical artist Jen Kwok.

‘Thirst’ is fantastic. The short animated film tells the tale of a young, ambitious storyteller whose thirst for work and recognition drives them to extremes. You can enjoy ‘Thirst’ on Andrea’s website along with other animated work, or watch below:

 

Animation, direction, and voice by Andrea Schmitz. Music by Travis Knauss.

Andrea is also the founder of Things Took a Turn, an annual animation festival that offers artists of marginalized genders an opportunity to craft stories based on familiar myths, folklore, and fables. The festival is currently accepting submissions until December 1st, 2023.

Illustration of a silhouetted human figure standing on the sharp pointy tip of a mountain

Follow Andrea Schmitz and Things Took a Turn on Instagram.