Dustin Grella

Dustin Grella was raised in the rural community of Medina, Ohio, and now resides in New York City. He received his MFA from the School of Visual Arts, being honored with the Paula H. Rhodes Award for Excellence in Computer Art. His animations' accolades include Best of Fest, Best Animation, and Audience Choice and have screened in festivals such as the London Short Film Festival and the prestigious Annecy Animation Festival. In early 2010 the Akron Art Museum featured his short film Prayers for Peace in a four-month installation.