After recently completing my graduation film—a fully 3D animated short—I’ve been reflecting on where I’d like to take my next steps as an animator. That journey has led me to apply for the 2025 3D Animator Internship at Blue Zoo.
As someone who started in 2D and gradually transitioned into 3D, I’ve become especially comfortable working in Blender, while also building up foundational skills in Maya and Unreal Engine. My grad film was a huge learning curve—directing, animating, and polishing every frame in 3D—and now, I’m excited to bring that momentum into a studio environment.
Alongside my application, I’ve submitted my CV and a showreel that features both my personal projects and selected scenes from Roller Coaster, a short film where I worked as 2d animator. https://kiddykirsten2a40.myportfolio.com/roller-coaster
But what truly pushed me to apply was my experience at the Brighton Animation Festival. I’ve visited Brighton three times now, and each time I’ve grown fonder of its creative atmosphere. At the festival, I had the chance to attend Blue Zoo’s presentation, and I was genuinely inspired by the team’s openness, humour, and clarity of vision. It left a strong impression: this is a place where ideas are nurtured and animation thrives.
So here I am, applying with the hope of becoming a small part of that world—even if just for a summer.