Film Schools

Eric Patrick, a creative powerhouse in animation, children's media, and infographics for over 30 years. Eric has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, over 100 grants & awards, Clio Awards, a Peabody, and multiple Emmy nominations. From creating animated shorts to working on Blues Clues, his work has been showcased at festivals and museums worldwide, including Rotterdam, MoMA, and Centre Pompidou.

Meet Lukia Costello, a Ukrainian-American filmmaker, VFX artist, and social entrepreneur who founded the Spark Filmmakers Collaborative in 2015. As the Executive Director, Lukia is dedicated to supporting diverse voices in film, helping creators tell their stories through video. Discover how Spark Filmmakers Collaborative nurtures independent artists and showcases unique films that often go unnoticed by mainstream audiences.
Join us as we explore Lukia’s creative journey, the inspiration behind Spark Filmmakers, and how the nonprofit organization continues to make an impact in the indie filmmaking community.
Learn more about Spark Filmmakers Collaborative: www.sparkfilmmakers.org
Follow Lukia on Instagram: @lukiacostello