Directors Michael Govier and Will McCormack, along with producer Maryann Garger, reached out a while back about If Anything Happens I Love You (Netflix), a beautiful and important film they were developing. After reading the script and having early discussions with the team, I connected them with CalArts Character Animation alumnx Youngran Nho, who became the animation director and animator on the film, as well as animators Haein Michelle Heo and Julia Gomes Rodrigues (also graduates of our program). Read more about the film on Deadline.
Update: If Anything Happens I Love You received the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in April 2021!
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