“Protose” Wins “Best VFX” at Athens Film Festival

Congratulations to the makers of “Protose“ which has won “Best VFX” at the Athens Art Film Festival. 

“Protose” tells the story of a meatless steak invention that goes horribly wrong. 

“Protose” was created by our graduating class of students at Escape Studios. 

It was produced and directed by Yusuf Uddin.  Adam Armstrong stars as the chef.  This is the film’s second festival award. 

Protose

You can watch “Protose” at YouTube below:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/CXc85SB5f-w?si=LdWKjz3od8esOK5z

Protose

“Protose” is the story of the world’s first meatless steak – that goes horribly wrong.

Protose – Credits

• Yusuf Uddin – Director, Producer
• Micah Solomon – Production Assistant, Compositor
• Adam Armstrong – Chef
• Sebastian Armstrong  – 2D Lead
• Amari Campbell – Compositor
• Maraqan “Allie” Eajawat – Compositor
• Jack Ellis – 3D VFX
• Mylo Pinto Rizvi – 3D Artist
• Raheem Ojukotola – 3D Artist
• Rachel Tejada – 3D Artist
• Kiyah Micucci – FX Artist

Tutors

Protose was supervised by VFX tutors Ilaria Colavito and Sokratis Synitos. 

Industry Feedback

Industry feedback was generously provided by Electric Theatre Collective, including talent manager Pheya Tribelsky.

Team “Protose“

Protose at Vimeo

Protose at YouTube

You can find Protose at YouTube here: https://youtu.be/CXc85SB5f-w

Awards

• Best VFX at the Makizhmithran Film Festival
• Best VFX at the Athens Art Film Festival

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