Kay Kwan is a Melbourne-based animator and motion designer specializing in vibrant, cartoonish 3D animation and 2D motion graphics. Kay’s work is characterized by playful aesthetics, vibrant colours and cinematic elements.
Kay holds a Master of Animation, Games & Interactivity degree from RMIT University. With over nine years of experience across advertising agencies, freelance projects, and in-house roles, Kay has developed a unique skill set that combines technical expertise with expressive storytelling, drawing from a background in film studies and advertising design.
Kay’s 360-degree animation Coffin Room was recognized at several festivals, winning the Rising Star Award at the QLD XR Festival and Best 360 and VR Project at the Mannheim Arts and Film Festival. It was also an official selection at FIVARS and the Open World Animation Festival.
Another animation, An Awakening Adventure, has been featured at numerous international festivals, including MIAF and MONSTRA Lisbon Animation Festival. Kay’s work has been showcased globally in Australia, Canada, the United States, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Examples of Kay’s work can be found on her website and YouTube channel linked below. Feel free to explore and get a sense of her style and capabilities.
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“Coffin Room” is a 360-degree animation that delves into the cramped living conditions in Hong Kong, highlighting the daily struggles of an elderly couple. Narrated from the husband’s perspective, it immerses the audience in their challenging life. This passive, immersive experience is designed for viewing with VR goggles or on YouTube, allowing viewers to explore the virtual space and witness the couple’s obstacles firsthand.
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Highlighted Festivals:
Qld XR Festival 2024 - Award Winner - Rising Star Award (Australia)
Mannheim Arts and Film Festival 2024 - Award Winner - Best 360 and VR Project (Germany)
Open World Animation Festival 2024 - Official selected (United States)
FIVARS - Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories 2024 - Official selected (Canada)
Cornwall Film Festival - Semi-Finalist (UK)
“An Awakening Adventure” is a short 3D animation about an eyeball that escapes its owner, embarks on a thrilling journey. The adventure ultimately reveals itself as the human’s nightmare, a result of his exhaustion from overworking.
Discover more here: https://filmfreeway.com/AnAwakeningAdventure
Highlighted Festivals:
MIAF 2024 - Official selected (Australia)
People of Passion International Film Festival 2024 - Semi-Finalist (Australia)
AniMate - Australia Animation Film Festival 2024 - Semi-Finalist (Australia)
MONSTRA - Lisbon Animation Festival 2024 - Official selected (Portugal)
Poco Film Fest 2024 - Official selected (Australia)
Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival 2023 - Official selected (Australia)
Ani/mates Edinburgh 2023 - Official selected (United Kingdom)
Cardiff Animation Nights 2023 - Official selected (United Kingdom)
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