In recent weeks, this series has examined individuals who are already well established members within their respective fields, with a large and impressive body of work behind them. It is inspiring to all who look at filmmakers that have had success, often starting from such humble beginnings. When we examine their early ventures in film and academic careers, we begin to view their accomplishments through a different lense. But it isn’t only well established directors, or enterprising spirits within the film community that can be visionaries. Even those still in film school can step into this spotlight. The tools and techniques acquired during this film education often lay the foundation for a bright future within the industry.
It is within this re-examination of just who can be a visionary that, this week, we present a special piece on Lindsey St. Pierre. Lindsey has recently graduated from the Ringling College of Art and Design. Her senior thesis piece, Dia de Los Muertos, took home the gold at the 2013 Student Academy Awards. Most students could only dream of ever achieving such an accomplishment, and this award puts Lindsey in a class all her own. Her superior animation skills refined over years of work come to full fruition in this piece--a flawlessly animated transition from the natural world, to the land of the dead. Upbeat mariachi music ties the film together, not to be a frightening encounter, but a child's self-fulfilling journey that leads to an understanding of death. The main character, a young and innocent girl, learns that her deceased mother will always be with her, a guardian angel of sorts. Overall, it is a piece that packs a surprising emotional punch in a few short minutes. The animation is so crisp that it jumps off the screen, straight into the hearts of audiences.
Such hard work and dedication to craft is always admirable, but to have such an honor bestowed upon her at such a point in her career will no less bolster Lindsey’s passion even more. Since graduation, Lindsey has gone on to work for Humid Resources as a storyboard artist, as well as Epipheo Studios as a designer. Currently she is training to work for Walt Disney’s Animation Studio. Lindsay's honed skills in college have prepared her to pursue the dream of working in the field of animation--the payoff for a such an enormous amount of effort.
Lindsey St. Pierre may not have an extensive list of films under her belt at this point in her still young career, but she does have a work ethic of mammoth proportions. Already having a Student Academy Award to her name, she will undoubtedly go on to accomplish incredible things in the field of animation. We all hope she will; such raw talent must not go to waste. Our staff is so incredibly proud to feature Dia de Los Muertos in this year’s Visions Film Festival & Conference, and we wish Lindsey all the best in her future endeavors. Already an accomplished filmmaker, we know she will continue to excel, and it is for this reason that Lindsey St. Pierre deserves to be included among our list of Visionaries. She is an example of the success and acheivment that follow close behind passion, determination, and a true vision. Lindsey has set a path for all aspiring animators and filmmakers to follow.
Written by Jacob Smith Chamelin
Web Content Writer
Visions Film Festival & Conference
Wilmington, NC
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