First Flight

High School Motion/Digital & Gaming - Single

2026

Priscilla Sepulveda Ramirez, Ylison Tejada, Jade Li, Danielle Ionova, Hannah Baumal, Toronto, ON
w: cyberarts-northview.ca

Program: Creative Centre: Cyber/SHSM
School: Northview Heights Secondary School

Instructor: Martyn Simpson

Winning Entry: youtu.be/0THPufn2lps

From concept to execution, this short animated film was created by Priscilla and produced entirely by students in Grades 11 and 12. This hand-drawn project was created using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and Toon Boom Harmony. First Flight follows Aster, a young boy longing for friendship. One night, he wishes upon a shooting star for a friend of his own. But when the star suddenly changes course and comes toward him, Aster discovers his wish has been answered in the most unexpected way.