Demo Reel - CSSSA 2017 (REJECTED)

[@grey1964]

Your understanding of weight distribution is very good. Your 2017 work shows alot of that. You got a lot better with your inbetweens too. Noticing that you want your poses to be more realistic, I believe their good in respects to that limitation. The things that seem lacking are your povs and range of emotion. Your scenes are very play-like where the audience always seems to stay in one spot during the shot. Stretch out of that comfort zone and play with it a little to make your story telling more dynamic. As for your emotions, your keyed emotions are very good but lack a wide range of expressions. For example, instead from neutral to happy, throw some relative expressions inbetween. Perhaps neutral, to contemplative, to content, THEN happy. If that makes sense. People behave this was unknowingly. So it's a lot more natural.

[@seanrichardson9203]

Skofos Nightris this is some great creative criticism. World needs a lot more of this kinda comment.

[@CherryMxTx]

@@maryjanesabott5183 it boosts the artist's confidence. As I draw myself (a beginner), I tend to look at works done by professionals and compare them with mine and then I feel disappointed with myself. Having someone say you're good is being acknowledged and it's a good feeling.

[@zombievirus1449]

Your going places dude I just seen your recent work and reading this shows you are getting way better

[@bzuku9554]

ehh unsolicited critique is kind of...

[@ColinJWiens]

Yeah, listen to the pros and don't go to art school. This stuff is insane, you're already better than many of the grads

[@julia-pw8fz]

i mean she ended up going to calarts anyway... i think after getting rejected by csssa she changed her approach and style, which is why she got into calarts. it's not that her stuff isn't good enough, but calarts is looking for a certain type of application that will help animators be successful in the american animation/gaming industry.

[@ColinJWiens]

@@julia-pw8fz Interesting, thanks for the info.

[@Tea-gh8cu]

@@julia-pw8fz LMAO

[@CalamitousChivalry]

You probably got rejected because your skill level is far beyond CSSSA applicants. You don't need CSSSA. CSSSA's animation department is for students who need that extra kick, who have enough potential to be really good parts of the animation world, but need that boost before they can truly be good enough for it. You are past that point. It has nothing to do with digital assignments or how hard you worked.

[@CalamitousChivalry]

Another reason is because in the application requirements, it says the work should all be recent, whereas this is over a year.

[@jaspergerz]

LandenAnimates bruh you ain't seen jontons shit

[@jaspergerz]

LandenAnimates also it literally says don't have a boring ass anime style

[@CalamitousChivalry]

erp i would respond if i knew what you were saying..

[@SadiolectTheLemon]

LOL hello Jasper,, fancy finding you in the comments section :')

[@thisaintitchief1535]

*reads that you did this while u were 15-16 years of age* Excuse me while I throw away my artwork...

[@ChiChi-ll3jt]

Don't do that! You should keep going. Take it from Lu. It's important to keep going and not give up on what you love to do.

[@RayTheKeks]

@@ChiChi-ll3jt OK this was so cute to see you're such a nice person, and u sir please keep on doing art, you got this, it's your own path, make the best of it 😊😊😊

[@obilim2155]

I did not need to know this information

[@sweetnightmares6996]

You made this at age 15-16? You are awesome. Keep doing it and surely you'll go far! (Excuse my english btw)

[@BlackUniGryphon]

Yeah, I went on a tour at CALARTS in 2007. They actually accept people based on your life drawings and when I asked them what they were looking for for animation, they said 2 things: NO ANIME WHATSOEVER, and HAVE GOOD life Drawings. So, looks like this was 2017, 10 years later and maybe they still have those rules. I also saw the portfolios of those whom got accepted and it was ONLY life drawings. I definitely think if you like anime & manga you should stick with it, but they do teach, and preach, prejudiced ideologies in art schools that are anti anime, manga, and comics. Those things sell also. If you haven't gone on the tour, you should. And, talk to whomever is in charge, and build a rapport that way.

[@nanusantos1696]

I'll never understand this, and even less so seeing how the current animation industry is heavily influenced by anime and manga.

[@roshanigladson9331]

It doesn't freaking look like anime...

[@nine-vi7rw]

@@nanusantos1696 They don't have a problem with anime style itself. It's just that students who ONLY draw anime style have little to no knowledge of the fundamentals of art or realistic drawing. Even in animation, you gotta know the basics instead of just drawing in a cartoon style, and people with an anime style always have whack proportions and make other errors since they're so used to drawing in that "style". Calarts and other animation schools aren't looking for people already grounded in a style, they want to see how dynamic your skills are and how versatile you can be.

[@RS-ep2ry]

@@nine-vi7rw Not true at all. If your anime art looks good it´s because you have locked down your fundamentals, same goes with cartoony art. Even so, they accept a lot of people with REALLY cartoony art all the time, so I don´t see your point.

[@nine-vi7rw]

@@RS-ep2ry If you have "locked down" your fundamentals, then you gotta show both. And let's be real, most anime style people submitting to these schools don't really have a good anime style, and that shows a serious lack of knowledge. Their art style is then the least dynamic. Cartoony style is still more flexible, but even then you gotta show anatomy studies, life drawings and so on, which a lot of anime students drop.

[@twickersKnist]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? How the hell did you get rejected?? I got rejected too man lmao but likeeee you're PRACTICALLY PROFESSIONAL

[@rogers505]

twickersKnist that’s why

[@josel.sanchez4476]

@@rogers505 why?

[@trapmonstah6749]

Style choice

[@horses4555]

Wow the improvement in just one year, holy crap:

[@FridaFritters]

I went to CSSSA 2017 and apparently since so many people sign up they end up having to cap off the submission and dont look at applications anymore, it's really just a chance of luck when it comes to the animation which really sucks cause this looks amazing! It just takes sometimes to apply multiple times :/

[@iclaimthisname9767]

So you can spend years on your application and they won't even bother to really look at it? That's messed up. They should just only let a certain amount of people apply instead of rejecting people without really looking at their work.

[@FridaFritters]

@@iclaimthisname9767 bro it really is, what sucks is that you don't even know until you get there ans then they're like "oh well you guys are really good and lucky". I was fortunate enough to get into the music department which as a lot less ppl applying compared to animation but still its a giant mess. If ur looking for something similar in the socal area I reccomend looking into CAPSA, it's ran by calarts alumni and they teach the same things u just don't get to stay at CalArts like u would in CSSSA. On top of that it's free too

[@iclaimthisname9767]

@@FridaFritters I'm not from the USA so unfortunately that won't be an option for me. I applied to an art school in my own country and got accepted (there they actually look at your application and give a detailed explaination as to why you got accepted/rejected).

[@madelinegriffin2990]

You are an extraordinary artist Curie. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. Always strive to pursue your dreams and passions in life, because you'll get much farther than you've ever expected. You have an amazing gift, and you should be very proud of yourself as I am you. "Shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you'll land among the stars"

[@iliketositandeat4718]

Maybe you got rejected becouse you are too good. Art schools tend to accept people who still have stuff to learn

[@nine-vi7rw]

That's the most bullshit lie you can ever tell anyone. 😩

[@travis358]

anakin. How ? That makes total sense with how good she is already what could they teach her ? Shes already this amazing she doesnt need school she could go straight for a job in animation with her skill

[@golfwang8084]

@@travis358 uhuh sure man. She's 100% absolutely perfect and needs NO improvement of ANY kind, huh?

[@nicogcid]

@@golfwang8084 um shes clearly far ahead many other people.

[@mad-dash6448]

Your Mom except without a formal degree places tend to not give you the chance of showing your personal work to begin with

[@jltrack]

This is better than 99% of the students, instructors and artists at Calarts anyway

[@kennaa28]

You...you just...your animation is so damn beautiful that I am lost for words. The fact that I am 15...makes me aspire to want to be like you in this beautiful art of animation. When I see something from you pop up into my Subscriptions list, I immediately get excited. I dunno if you will read this, but if you do, you are a huge inspiration to me. :)

[@AzuriaSky]

You already have so much support here, but I also want to add that you have a superb level of mastery. Your sense of motion and weight is wonderful, and frankly your animation is lightyears more expressive and fluid and captivating than most people I know who have animated professionally for years. You have a gift. Believe in yourself like we believe in you.

[@daya-kuracy3539]

YES!!! YOUR ANIMATIONS ARE AMAZING

[@augustine.c8204]

I feel like it was rejected also because it was very... anime style? I know Calarts hates that... but still, pretty high skill level :) how'd you learn to animate? do you recommend any books or online resources? Thank you~

[@ThaldorReborn]

Some of your animation techniques may need some polish but the style and life you bring to your background work is phenomenal. Seriously gorgeous backdrops.

[@ElectrikUnicorn]

Waaaaaait wait wait wait wait........age 15-16?! Gone head witcha bad self!!!! AYYYYYYYYE!!!!!

[@thickjoint]

This is the type of guy who will get hatred for being a fucking genius. I am fifteen and looking up to this person. Huge admiration towards Curie.

[@maxwelladownes81]

wtf

[@Ashley-iv8lc]

Your style is so fluid and gorgeous. I especially love the colours. It makes me wish I could watch an entire full length animated film done by you its just wonderful. Please keep up the fantastic work and good luck with all your endeavors!

[@Shadow-mi8qs]

And look at you now.

[@candyberry7620]

Watching this now after 2023 reel is insane.. I mean this is already very good but I can see how much u have progressed .. very inspiring indeed

[@oight]

don't feel bad your style and animation skill is very impressive, especially for your age!! you're very skilled! i feel like you were rejected for the anime style because cal arts hates that, despite them pumping out hundreds of students with the same steven universe animation style that has been done to death and just looks bad now.

[@salma6299]

i agree. I'm going into an animation major (or want to - I'm a hs senior this fall) and so my feed has been a LOT of calarts portfolios and they all kinda blend together style-wise. they're still good no doubt but i feel that an art school having a preferred style for its students sort of defeats the point of art :/

[@ZacKariahSheridan]

Something lowkey impressive about your work is the bagginess and looseness of all the clothing you use, it really makes things feel alive and I love looking back at this for inspiration

[@DaisyPeach]

this is incredible r u kidding me, i thought the first animations were great but then they just kept getting better and better!! you're amazing!!!

[@jellybeanjustin82]

SWEETIE YOUR ANIMATIONS ARE SMOOTH LIKE BUTTER DONT LET THEM TELL YOU THAT

[@iNinjeek]

omg, I just ran into your video randomly. I decided to watch it because I was bored, and then I saw 0:27, I remember watching that video you made long long time ago! I'm so happy to see how much you've improved over a long period of time! Must be fate aha. Recently I've wanted to go back into drawing. I hope everything works out for you in Calarts! Best of luck in life

[@MissOtaku421]

Yay!!!! More animation stuff from you! Show me your finished fight scene animation when you're done, okay? -Jessie😍

[@edgaranchondo4898]

Yo!, gonna be honest with you, in college I had some of the worst times of my life because stress and other stuff; but I gotta say that music and videos like this helped me a lot; gonna sound kind of cheesy or weird but I'll never forget a moment when I was seriously thinking about "self checkout" when I saw this video and smiled for the first time in a couple of years. Love your art, and love you, thanks a lot :D

[@beyondtheurbanmind]

really disappointed that you weren't accepted. :/ keep creating! csssa couldn't see the skill and potential you have and that's bad on them. you're amazing.

[@ZacKariahSheridan]

Truly gifted, I look forward to seeing more of your work, it always lightens my day to see such happy looking work ^_^

[@TheLuagntxhiYang]

Omg you're AMAZING! I can definitely see your long hours of hard work

[@Aeonxal]

So when did you start doing animation? I think you're very good, and having to know multiple softwares are simply amazing! I can't wait to see you growing and become someone who inspires young animators in the future! At this rate, you probably will get a hundred thousand audience, and you'll surely be accepted. :)

[@Arenlos]

your animations are incredible!! the movements and emotions therein you are able to portray through animation are fantastic loved the fight scene; it was incredibly dynamic and so fluid! Seeing the different steps per scene animated towards the end was very cool too!

[@danielletakahashi340]

I can't believe you didn't make it in! This is absolutely amazing. Just got rejected myself from visual arts and film :/ wish you the best with everything

[@sarvuwu]

the amount of hard work you put in these i hope you succeed in this field ♡ u are really amazing AHHHHH

[@cinx028]

I remember a long time ago I found your work with the angels. I can't express how much you inspired me to continue my art. Don't ever stop. Nice to hear from the face behind the art. :D Keep doing what you love. Someones bound to notice

[@miguelcastillo7833]

The fact that you were rejected wasn't a failure, it was just a step in your journey to become a better animator. They obviously didn't knew the incredible potential that you had, but thankfully you did knew it and you had the strenght to overcame this bump in the road. And eventually, you made an awesomely gorgeous film a year ago you showed them that they were wrong for not beliving in you or in your talent. It wasn't a waste of time, don't worry.

[@apaloosa01]

Okay, now seriously: the first animations may be "simpler" (as in lex complex, for instance the people walking in the school like place with angel wings are a bit static...) but as you advance in the video it gets more complex: the cooking one is fluid and the colors are beautiful. But When I arrived at the staff fight I wasn't expecting this. The movements are really good, even in the calm moments when the girl is smiling she's not static, plus very good expressions! What I see is the progress you make. One of my teachers (not in drawing but it's he same) once told me : I do not evaluate the abilities, I evaluate the progress. Dude! The progress in this video is qui te impressive! *clap calp* 👏🏻

[@orazon9388]

You are so talented. I'm glad to know that you discover your aptitude at such a young age :'3. Hope to see more of your fascinating artworks! Ive been supporting you foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@tillylilly2808]

1:21 when she fell you could have her do a backwards combat roll that way it looks more fluid, but that is just an idea. you are an amazing animator and I love seeing your work!

[@Mekkeeyy12]

Youve definitely improved since your first animation and im looking forward to what you will create in the future!! I love your art & animating style.

[@patricialy6070]

omg i can't believe you were rejected! this was so amazing :( good luck entering calarts in the future!

[@re-mo3jq]

Even tho there’s probably some stuff u need to learn, ur skills are beyond amazing. I can already see u working for Ghibi animations or making an animated full hour film rn.

[@bazi5646]

I'm so upset you didn't get through! Your so talented and I love all your works :(

[@HOPPIRI]

You have given me hope and a goal to strive for my friend! I hope for your success, be safe my friend.

[@LOLLIPOPSISTERS]

this is an amazing work. I love your style and expression you make. so sad you go rejected tough. I'm sure you will have a great future with your talent and works.

[@peter_s]

Ohhhh, i can feel so much love in every single frame :) amazing !

[@flowerpower1109]

oh my god, this is amazing... I'm honestly at a loss for words... wow everything is so fluid and the backgrounds are gorgeous and you're my age too I'm crying this is great

[@datboih3566]

It's as name it got rejected I see that you love what you do and put your heart and soul into your passion I'm also trying to learn to animate and poeple like you inspire me

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Absolutely incredible work. Never should’ve been rejected. Really look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.👍🏼❤️

[@wizardfurby]

I'm so sorry your work got rejected. It looks beutiful though, you have a lot of potential! Keep it up!

[@user-gf8zv4ov2x]

the fact that you did these when you were 16 is crazy, i mean where you are now clearly shows that you didnt need to win to be amazing

[@ellwa]

you're so amazing i cant even put it in words

[@flutterbutter2728]

Whoever rejected you doesn't deserve your talent!

[@autumn7719]

this is TOO good to be rejected. keep up the good work. :)

[@ML-dk8xl]

I've seen far less talented people be accepted. It boggles my mind that you were not

[@AspergersversusNeurotypicals]

calarts schmalarts. this video spoke to me. THE CHARACTERS LOOK LIKE THE ONES IN MY STORY HAHA one of us might be clairvoyant. Love everything about your art.

[@maria333ponylover9]

the drug part is real,you cant stop,keep it up! luv you!

[@NahasMajeedA]

Good luck for Calarts! :D The reel is amazing.

[@maxwelljiang4729]

1:46 Oh hmm TIL what a Gaussian blur is. I never thought I'd see Gauss's name invoked in an arts KZbin video! Amazing.

[@ceru-kai6394]

Absolutely breathtaking! You must work so hard. It looks wonderful.

[@editorbri]

No way! I don't understand! This is so great?!? HOW

[@victoriagambrel3926]

Your art is awesome don't let people get you down because of it

[@thisissparta5536]

This... This is amazing, with this level of skill, at such an early age, you do not even need Calarts. I'm an artist wanting to get into animation myself so this right here, and much of your content really inspires me and other people for sure. That is what it truly means to be a good artist, and animator. Keep doing what you're doing, make your dreams come to reality, get crowd funded, with the skill you have right now, you can practically do anything. I believe in you, and I pray you a successful journey. Btw Insta subscribe!

[@RefreshinglyMyself]

Probably got rejected for anime-esqe style. Art institutions don't like anime because it isn't going to help you grasp concepts of how real life behaves, like with light and proportions. You've gotta be able to draw from life to train your eye to pick up key details and get proportions correct. Most anime is idealistic and you copy proportions of somebody else, instead of developing your own unique style (in the words of my art professor). She told me that once you master how to draw from life, you can break the rules and apply what you learned into developing your own style. Anime isn't bad, its just not what most art institutions are looking to see.

[@ladygee9722]

Your artworks are really amazing! dont ever give up even you got rejected. if you were making an anime or any kind of movie i will always watch it. your artworks calm my anxiety. ❤ you.

[@twickersKnist]

WELL FRICK MAN YOU'RE DEFINITELY GETTING IN you're amazing!

[@mirabellehayati5582]

Ur so creative and talented! I can't wait until u release ur new animation!! (Btw Run took my heart I can't wait for the second part of that too!)👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@futureruins999]

holy shit, you're crazy talented. this is amazing!

[@ormph]

Beautiful! This demo reel is fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing with us. :-D

[@swirlybulldozer3105]

REJECTED!????

[@MatthewChoVlogs]

This is unreal! So much talent :) Hope you get into the animation program!

[@ninagee9987]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Csssa must be blind, rejecting talent like yours. Please, please, please apply again next year so that maybe I can have the chance to meet such an amazing artist in person...

[@Liuhuayue]

I cannot believe you got rejected when you made so many high level pieces. What the...

[@mustigorel02]

eyh i love your work, i don't know why you 've been rejected, but your work is really good ! :)

[@doththesloth2022]

Your animations are ABSOLUTELY amazing!!!! :O I can't believe they rejected you! :'(

[@jaspergerz]

lmao how tf did i get in but this didnt

[@marle7]

I'm still waiting thw second part of run.

[@chuns2660]

namjoon same rap Mon :3

[@Fuutoux]

- me too tho ..

[@d.shinra]

frick man! you make me nervous! i'm trying to apply for csssa this year. you're fricking talented!!

[@ElvenWisdom]

Well you always have KZbin, you are incredibly talented! I love anime. What an unlimited world it shows. 💕🙏🏼

[@KayGee_yt]

It's really funny to me how you got rejected. You in high school are making work far better than anything anyone in my college is putting out

[@RukiBizarre]

DUDE YOURE AWESOME, PLEASE MAKE A TUTORIAL OH GREAT ONE. :'D

[@krzlcve]

Your art and animation is so good! It’s top tier I just know you’ll get into a school better than that

[@catherinezou7524]

i screamed when i heard in love with a ghost

[@rainbow-lm9uq]

Yay! I love your work and you inspire me so much

[@JoyBoy1990]

this is beautiful, i honestly wish for more!!!

[@ikarus4247]

so nice! i love your art ( and the music) x3

[@jonesskxoxo]

Were you self taught? You're godly

[@gentlechaos8564]

This is all so stunning!

[@sefalisingh6236]

This seriously beautiful

[@yourdad3275]

i kept coming back here to see how the application went but damn are csssa picky

[@marcoscaldaferri5663]

That was enchanting. New subscriber acquired!

[@aZnLy96]

dang, youre amazing. such an inspiration!

[@pleasekillyoursef]

the thing with big art schools is that they get so many requests (many of them really good), that they have to trim them by the smallest things (btw if you ever get a really vague reason it was probably a spelling mistake, i'm not kidding) so don't take it personal and move on this goes for all readers

[@2thruthseekerlovenfear580]

j adore ton univers, tu geres ! on en veut plus!

[@velawesoraptor]

me: holy geez most PROFESSIONAL animators don't have this kind of eye and skill. *age 15-16* ...wHAT

[@luni_kyuu]

THIS LOOKS SO GOODDDDD

[@inkella3720]

WTF HOW IN THE WORLD WERE U REJECTED THIS IS EFFING AMAZING

[@felipegand]

awesome work! just a tip, usually, put you best work in the first 5 seconds of your demo reel or else, they might not even finish watching

[@gearjacky]

You more than earn every subscriber you have! I hope people start catching on to your work and accomplishments... It is awe-inspiring! Well done, well done! \[T]/