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Congratulations to alumnus Patrick Watson ’97, who composed the score for the animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls, winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 2026 Oscars.
We are proud to celebrate Patrick’s outstanding achievement and to recognize the talented creative team whose vision, artistry, and collaboration brought this award winning film to life.