
Yasmine Aarts (2001)
I am a versatile animation artist with a strong desire to experiment, illustrate, and design.
I would describe my work as energetic and whimsical. Not afraid to make mistakes, I often leave a rough touch to my work, adding to the authenticity. I let myself get inspired by accidents and uncertainty. As a filmmaker, I focus on a particular emotion or atmosphere conveyed with appropriate mixed media techniques and analog materials. My films often contain themes of identity and femininity.
I have great interests in (art) direction, animation and VJing. I love being surrounded by other passionate animators and illustrators, I still have a lot to learn and I am constantly growing!
Currently studying 2D Animation at HKU University of the Arts Utrecht.
I would describe my work as energetic and whimsical. Not afraid to make mistakes, I often leave a rough touch to my work, adding to the authenticity. I let myself get inspired by accidents and uncertainty. As a filmmaker, I focus on a particular emotion or atmosphere conveyed with appropriate mixed media techniques and analog materials. My films often contain themes of identity and femininity.
I have great interests in (art) direction, animation and VJing. I love being surrounded by other passionate animators and illustrators, I still have a lot to learn and I am constantly growing!
Currently studying 2D Animation at HKU University of the Arts Utrecht.

awards / selections / expo :
2024 - Free Expression Award Winner, PIAFF(salient)
2023 - Winner, Linea d’Ombra:UniFest
(salient)
2025 - Official Selection KINETTA // Spazio Labus (salient)
2024 - Official Selection Primanima World Festival (salient)
2024 - Official Selection Future Vision Festival (salient)
2023 - Official Selection Animafantasia (salient)
2023 - Official Selection Framed FORUM Groningen (be good to me)
awards / selections / expo :
2024 - Free Expression Award Winner, PIAFF(salient)
2023 - Winner, Linea d’Ombra:UniFest (salient)
2025 - Official Selection KINETTA // Spazio Labus (salient)
2024 - Official Selection Primanima World Festival (salient)
2024 - Official Selection Future Vision Festival (salient)
2023 - Official Selection Animafantasia (salient)
2023 - Official Selection Framed FORUM Groningen (be good to me)