Mark began by generating a stylized samurai using ChatGPT. He then broke the image into parts—arms, legs, torso, and head. Each piece was cleaned and exported from Photoshop as individual PNG files.

The animation honors are presented by the L.A. branch of the International Animated Film Association.

Titles include the latest from Oscar nominee Hugo Covarrubias and Mexican Mural Artists Los Calladitos and buzzy series ‘Pipa and Snail.’ “Baptism,” directed by Oscar-nominated Hugo Covarrubias, ...