After days of intense competition among 11 student teams, the three-person team from the Ateneo de Naga University showcased Philippines’ talent for animation and won Best Teamwork Award at the inaugural Autodesk Panorama Asia Pacific Animation Challenge and Animation Bootcamp 2009. The team is comprised of Alejandro Karlo Zapanta, Albert B. Brisenio and James Jerome Raneses.

Team member Alejandro Karlo Zapanta says: “We were given the arena to demonstrate our talent in digital animation and also represent the Philippines in this competition.” With Autodesk software solutions such as Autodesk Maya which enabled them to bring their ideas and concepts to life, Ateneo de Naga University came up with their digital animation entry entitled Maskara.

“We were very impressed by the high standard of the audition submissions for PANORAMA across the region, and by how the 11 student finalist teams were able to deliver winning animated productions under the mentorship of industry professionals and Autodesk customers,” said Teddy D. Tiu, country manager, Autodesk Philippines, “With this competition, we have achieved our objectives of inspiring and grooming young digital artists, and providing them with opportunities to acquire the skills and industry exposure they need to excel.”

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