StopMoLab – international training program in the stop motion animation industry
How does the modern animation market work? What does the ecological process of film production look like and where are they and how to apply for artistic residencies? Among other things, participants will find out during the advanced, 9-month-long StopMoLab training program. It is a new, innovative and comprehensive professionalization project aimed at beginning creators of stop-motion animation.
Who is this project for?
- Animators
- Puppet makers
- Animation creators
- Production managers
- Scriptwriters
The main objective of the StopMoLab is to provide support in fostering talents and skills of young artists interested in development of their careers on an international level.
The program consists of three main modules:
- SKILLS (focus on the development of professional skills);
- BUSINESS (focus on developing business skills, discovering new trends and business models);
- GO GREEN (increasing of the pro-environmental awareness).
StopMoLab is about talks, case studies, masterclasses, mentoring meetings and lectures. All this is carried out by internationally recognized professionals in the field of stop-motion animation. The result of participation in StopMoLab is not only broadening your own knowledge in the field of stop-motion animation, but also improving skills related to operating in business, pitching and networking.
Do you want to learn how to combine professional competencies with the ability to function in a business environment, including constantly evolving market practices and a sustainable approach to stop motion production? Sign up for StopMoLab today!
Date: April – December 2022.
Duration: 9 months.
Limit of places: 25 participants. 5 people for each profession: animators, puppet makers, Art directors, production managers, scriptwriters.
Submission’s deadline: March 27th, 2022
Announcement of the recruitment results:: April 25th, 2022
Scholarship: there are 3 places with the possibility of receiving a scholarship. Details in the regulations (“Statute” on the bottom of the form).
Fee: 500 euros for the entire training.
Meeting place: online + 2 meetings in Łódź (Poland): in July and during ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum 2022
Recruitment rules and regulations: Two-stage recruitment:
- In the first stage, the candidate’s application will be assessed by a specialist representing a given profession and a representative of the industry in the field of business development (Recruitment Committee).
- From among the candidates selected in the first stage, a commission made up of representatives of each profession and business development will establish the final shortlist. In the second stage, there is an online meeting with the candidates.
The regulations can be found on the bottom of the form – click “Statute”
Requirements: Experience in stop motion technique is required. The program is aimed at beginning creators working in the animation industry (graduates, last year students, people with skills in their profession at the junior level, with experience in at least one stop motion production, they can be graduation studies).
Communicative use of English is required.
