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Iridescent

Logline: Tess, a space explorer, discovers a new world full of wonders that remind her of the planet she left behind.

Synopsis: Tess, a space explorer, discovers a wondrous new world called Iridescent. As she explores the rich ecosystems of this new planet, she discovers a vibrant new land full of fantastical creatures. Tess reflects on the planet she left behind - a beautiful homeland that was polluted and abandoned.

Handcrafted by Augusta University's Animation program over 4 years by two cohorts of students and directed by Professor A.B. Osborne, Iridescent is a celebration of the wild world around us.

  • A.B. Osborne
    Director
    The Flock of Forgotten Faces
  • A.B. Osborne Osborne
    Writer
  • Kayla Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Tess"
  • Tristan Arostegui
    Original Score
  • Max Leverett
    Producer
  • Tripp Gustin
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    n/a
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Atlanta ShortFest
    Atlanta
    United States
    May 16, 2026
    Winner of the Innovative Vision Award
  • Pulse of Animation Festival
    Gorni Bogrov
    Bulgaria
    May 14, 2026
    Best Animation of the Season
  • Pulse of Animation Festival
    Gorni Bogrov
    Bulgaria
    May 14, 2026
    Best Animation about the Future
Director Biography - A.B. Osborne

A.B. Osborne is the Director of the Animation Program and an Associate Professor of Animation at Augusta University. As an educator, A.B. built and launched the Animation degree program at Augusta University in 2019. In 2023, A.B. was awarded the Individual Teaching Excellence Award for Augusta University.

As an artist, A.B. is a director and 3D Generalist who has made it a point to work and teach across a variety of media platforms. His animated short, The Flock of Forgotten Faces, was selected in over 30 international festivals. He's worked in games, animated shorts, educational animation, and even surgical simulators. He earned his MFA from Savannah College of Art & Design in Animation and his BA in Broadcasting and Electronic Media from Eastern Kentucky University.

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Director Statement

Iridescent is a celebration of the wonderful wilderness around us. Tess falls in love with the wildlife of a new planet, discovering quirky creatures that aren't far from our own.

I've always wanted to watch a nature documentary with fantastical creatures. Making this film has given my team the chance to explore our imaginations and dream up something special.

Produced over 4 years with two cohorts of students, Iridescent is handcrafted entirely by artists and crafted in Augusta, GA. Using modern 3D software, we built creatures, plants, spaceships, and new biomes to push our Animation program to our limits. No Generative AI was used in this film.