November 15-19, 2011 / Tallinn, Estonia
CALL FOR TALENTS
Deadline for application: August 1, 2011.
AnimaCampus Tallinn is a brand new networking platform and training event for up-and-coming young filmmakers working in the field of animation. The five-day creative summit takes place in parallel with the Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams, the sub-festival of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
In the frame of several lectures, presentations, discussions, screenings and workshops international animation experts share their experience in making cinéma d'auteur animation films as well as commercial productions. A mix of animation art and industry. A mix of traditional animation techniques and new media technologies. AnimaCampus Tallinn provides young professionals from East and West the opportunity to learn from top animation experts and build international networks in the inspiring European Capital of Culture atmosphere.
PROGRAMME
The programme of AnimaCampus Tallinn consists of the following activities:
Inspiration talks:
- Lectures, presentations and panel discussions to address the breaking issues in the animation history and today. * Open to all participants, guests and public.
Hands-on trainings:
- Practical workshops, case studies and meeting-the-expert sessions in different fields of work promoting direct interaction between young and experienced professionals. * Open to participants and guests.
Mentoring and guidance:
- Specialized master classes. * Open only to participants.
- Individual project consultations. * Open only to participants.
Networking and entertainment:
- Film screenings at the Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams.
- Excursions to Estonian animation studios and Museum of Puppets.
- Match-making sessions.
- Social events and concerts in the evenings.
REGIONS IN FOCUS
In 2011 AnimaCampus Tallinn is setting its focus on the following regions: Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland), Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), South Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan). Emerging animation filmmakers from the above mentioned countries are eligible to apply through the open call for entries. However, motivated applicants from the other European countries wishing to explore the animation scene in those regions are also encouraged to send their application.
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Young animation professionals or advanced students (age up to 35), who are fluent in English.
- Filmmakers with different professional backgrounds are welcome to apply. It doesn't matter whether you are a director, producer, animator, sound designer, scriptwriter, cinematographer, production designer, effects designer or multi-talented visual artist - if animation is your passion, you are eligible to apply!
HOW TO APPLY?
The application consists of two parts:
1) Register and fill in the online application form at: http://vp.eventival.eu/poff
2) Submit the following materials by regular post:
- CV & filmography (max 1 page / on CD)
- Personal motivation letter (max 1 page / on CD)
- Photo of the applicant (on CD)
- Sample of work (approx 3 minutes / on DVD).
The work sample can be a short film, excerpt or series of clips from previous work. Please state clearly in the beginning of the clip, which was your input to the chosen piece of work.
Materials should be sent to:
AnimaCampus Tallinn 2011
Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams
Telliskivi 60A
10412 Tallinn
Estonia
All the application materials must be submitted in English.
The deadline for a complete application is August 1, 2011 (postmark date).
PARTICIPATION FEE, SCHOLARSHIPS & ACCOMMODATION
Participation fee is 100€ for students and 150€ for young professionals.
AnimaCampus Tallinn offers 75 selected participants Part Scholarship covering the accommodation and meals. The rest of participants have to cover the costs of accommodation and meals themselves.
A limited number of participants receive Full Scholarship covering the participation fee, accommodation and meals. Applicants with limited financial means and/or from South Caucasus and Central Asia are preferred in this case. To apply for Full Scholarship, please fill in the appropriate field on the online application form and explain shortly in your motivation letter the reason you believe you are eligible.
AnimaCampus Tallinn does not cover travel expenses for the participants.
SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS
AnimaCampus Tallinn organisers in co-operation with regional partners will select participants based on their application and work example. The final selection will be made by the end of August and published on AnimaCampus website. All the applicants will be notified by e-mail.
GUEST ACCREDITATION
Representatives of animation industry, festivals and schools can apply for Guest Accreditation, which gives the access to AnimaCampus public events as well as the Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams screenings. Accreditation forms will be available in September.
CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES!
All the AnimaCampus applicants can also submit their recently finished animated short films to Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams. Please see the rules and application details at: www.anima.ee
For further information please contact:
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