Directed by A.B. Osborne
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 ↗
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.
Atlanta ShortFest Atlanta May 16, 2026 Winner of the Innovative Vision Award United States Pulse of Animation Festival Gorni Bogrov May 14, 2026 Best Animation of the Season Bulgaria Pulse of Animation Festival Gorni Bogrov May 14, 2026 Best Animation about the Future Bulgaria PFCAT Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology Portland, OR August 23, 2026 United States BlackCat Picture Show Augusta, GA August 22, 2026 United States Asheville Film Festival Asheville, NC July 25, 2026 United States
