MDS classic films selected by South by Southwest (SXSW) Shorts
Two classic Media Design School short films - Shelved (2013) and Accidents, Blunders and Calamities (2016) - have been handpicked for the South by Southwest (SXSW) Shorts collection on Vimeo.
These imaginative, high-calibre shorts are once again finding global audiences, now featured on the official SXSW channel. The animation and visual effects were created by students collaborating with professional filmmakers on projects produced in the Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects) programme, showcasing the exceptional VFX talent nurtured here at MDS.
✨ Haven’t seen them yet? Watch Shelved and Accidents, Blunders and Calamities now and get inspired by the kind of work you could be creating as a future MDS student.
What is SXSW Shorts?
SXSW is one of the world’s leading creative festivals, held annually in Austin, Texas. It draws over 300,000 attendees for a week-long celebration of film, tech, music, and digital culture. SXSW Shorts on Vimeo showcases standout work from emerging creators worldwide.
Start Your Journey in VFX
The next intakes for the Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation & Visual Effects) are in July & September 2025 and February 2026. If you’re passionate about storytelling, animation and visual effects, this is your chance to develop studio-ready skills and bring your imagination to life.
