Lemmings

A book-smart lemming realizes that it is up to him to save his species from making the ultimate sacrifice.

Cliff, Bob, Moses Lemming

According to Kelly Loosli, an assistant professor in the Theater and Media Arts Department of Brigham Young University, "Lemmings" is probably the first official animation to come through the department.

The project was a collaborative effort consisting mostly of seniors in the industrial design major, emphasizing in animation. Animation has since become a major at BYU.

"Most of the students who worked on 'Lemmings' were hired into the film industry. Several students were hired by the company that created 'Titanic' and 'Grinch' and are working on a new movie called, 'I Robot'," said R. Brent Adams, associate professor of industrial design and animation in the School of Technology. "One student had three job offers in three days and took the offer at the company who creates the 'Star Wars' movies, as well as 'Hulk' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean.'"

Winner, Student Academy Awards, Animation Category, 2004.
First Place, Non-Traditional Animation, College Television Awards, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 2004.
Outstanding Achievement, PISAF Animation Festival, Korea.
Third Place, Animation, Student Competition, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
First Place Overall (Best Film), Final Cut (Brigham Young University Student Film Festival), 2003.
Finalist, 3D Computer Animation, Animex Student Animation Awards, United Kingdom, 2004.
Best Short Animation, Animex Student Animation Awards, United Kingdom, 2004.
Best Sound, Animex Student Animation Awards, United Kingdom, 2004