Grim (Sam) MacInnis

Grim MacInnis - Artist, Illustrator, Animator

I am a Portland-based animator and illustrator currently working towards my BFA at Pacific Northwest College of Art. The core of my practice involves being multifaceted with a drive to consistently pick up and develop new skill sets. From childhood, I have taken on numerous mediums and techniques, many of which have transferred well into relevant skills that have enriched my work. My interest in art began with painting but has since expanded to music, sound design, illustration, animation, and beyond.

During my time at PNCA, my studies were of a dual focus mindset. By pairing animation and illustration, I infuse my films with information relevant to both making things move and the overall design. With this approach, I have improved both areas of study and incorporated them into every aspect of the filmmaking process.
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Where Hyacinths Bloom

Grim MacInnis - Artist, Illustrator, Animator

Where Hyacinths Bloom is a 2D animated short film, produced in 2025. Follow Val, a young sorcerer’s assistant as she tackles the recent loss of her best friend Maren, and attempts to bring him back from the dead. ​Will she be successful or will she learn a hard lesson about mortality? 

Find out!