Gordon B. Thomas
With this scholarship , we seek to honor Don’s memory and promote his values: creativity, diligence, inspiration to others, and celebration of human diversity. We wish to continue his commitment to learning, his love for teaching, and his belief that we need to hear other’s voices to make a difference. -The Thomas Family
Gordon Thomas earned the first Master of Fine Arts degree in Cinema with an Animation Emphasis in June 2001 from San Francisco State University. Gordon also taught animation classes at SFSU and helped research and set up facilities to improve the program. Regrettably, died June 6th, 2003 at the age of 35. Don’s final film, Pedro +Tony?, was shown at more than fifty festivals in the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. It won the Best Animation Prize at the Chicago Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival. Filmography and Awards Pedro +Tony? 2001 Best Animation Prize- Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival 2002 Goodnight, I love you 1997 Best Animated Short- Reel Affirmations DC, Gay & Lesbian Festival 1998 Golden Apple Award- National Education Media Network 1998 1st Runner Up- In the Life Short Film & Video Awards 1998 Idiots in Orbit 1997 Fixit 1993 Silver Apple Award- National Education Film and Television Festival 1994 Honorable Mention- Chicago International Film Festival 1993 Special Recognition- Central Florida Film and Video Festival 1993 The Baby From Outer Space 1991 Award of Excellence- California State Fair 1993 1st Place- Marine National Film and Video Festival 1993 2nd Place- Central Florida Film and Video Festival 1993 2nd Place- Chicago International Children’s Film Festival 1991 Going On a Picnic 1988 1st Place-Hometown USA Video Festival 1989 Honorable Mention- Chicago Access Network Awards 1988 My Television is Dead 1988 2nd Place- Chicago Access Network Awards 1989 Love Is On Half Inch 1987 At the Theater One Night 1987
