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California Institute of the Arts

Experimental Animation Showcase

Showcase 2026

  • FIRSTBORN

    by Olivia Porrill

    A hand-drawn character with a round face and large eye looks over their shoulder, framed by an arch with a colorful, abstract background of reds, blues, greens, and yellows.

  • Bridge, until......

    by Xiaofeng Guo

    A grey SUV is parked on a sandy terrain at dusk, with its driver's side door open and headlights illuminating the dark landscape.

  • I’m still in the supermarket

    by Kay Liu

    Two bright orange hands hold a round orange fruit against a soft cream-colored background, with newspaper clippings visible around the edges.

  • inner

    by Jiajing Ling

    The word "INNER" is depicted in a stylized, textured font against a beige background.

  • Cheeky Neons

    by Eaven Harrington

    Colorful arrangement of hair care products, including a green bottle of Garnier Fructis, a pink L'Oréal tube, and a patterned white spray can, set against a vibrant background with cartoon-like features.

  • 91 Times Smash

    by Yuxin Yang

    Character taking shirt off while standing at the edge of what looks like a pool.

  • DollMail

    by Nandini Sarkar

    A person with long green hair holding an orange flower is seen from behind, surrounded by a pale circular halo against a dark background.

  • Turn Like Matter

    by Angus Oakes

    Abstract characters floating through blue space.

  • Papertowel Maxipad

    by Madeline Babuka Black

    Girl with concerned look on her face standing in the doorway of a bathroom.

  • Hither & Yon

    by Jonah Linz

    A dragon-like creature with a textured head and large teeth opens its mouth, with a small insect flying nearby against a warm, colorful background.

  • EMULSION

    by Shiyu (Shino) Tang

    Two abstract figures face each other against black and white background.

  • Blanket Shield

    by Jooyoun Lee

    A young girl in a yellow sweater sits on a rug in a cozy room, engaged in an art project. The scene is viewed through a doorway, revealing parts of wooden furniture and art supplies around her.

  • Free From Hunger

    by Sano Yang

    A close-up sketch of a cat and a human face, emphasizing the cat's sharp features and the human's expressive eye, illustrating a moment of interaction.

  • I Am Not My Body

    by Maggie McKelvey

    Nude female torso with hands covering chest surrounded by abstract colorful background.