Art alum’s claymation music video featured in Shepherd Express

Tommy Simms on set with a puppet, a monitor displaying what the camera is capturing, and a green screen in the background.
Photo via Shepherd Express

Tommy Simms (BFA 2011, Art) was featured in Shepherd Express for his claymation music video created for Milwaukee rock group Fuzzysurf, which will be screened at the Milwaukee International Short Film Festival this September.

Written by Keegan Mihm, the article highlights Simms’ lifelong passion for art, his discovery of animation while studying at UWM, and his continued success as a filmmaker. His past projects include Sucky and his senior animation film The Legend of Leatherface Larry, which was screened at the 67th Festival de Cannes.

Read the full story on Shepherd Express.