CBBC and BBC Worldwide announce ANIM8 shortlist
Skwigly
Following an assessment of all entries, CBBC and BBC Worldwide have announced eight that will be taken forward to the next stage of the development process.
The eight entrants will now develop their submissions further, with the support of CBBC and BBC Worldwide. Submissions will be assessed again in March, and successful entrants will be taken through the next steps of the multi-stage development process, including a pitch to the CBBC and BBC WW teams, culminating in the announcement of the project being taken forward to pilot stage in April 2016.
- Princess Sparkly Pants – Stephanie Wahlstrom
- Sandy Claws – Alex Collier, Oddball media
- Mystery soup – Hannah Jacobs, Victoria Manifold
- Peeled Prawn & Shaved Sheep – Vincent James & Karina Stanford-Smith, Fat Cat City Films
- Stinky Badger – Terri Langan, Flix Facilities
- Barry Swish the corduroy fish – Luke Bridgeman & Hannah George
- Intergalactic Cat Tricks – Phil Corbett
- Dogstar – Mark Oswin & James Griffiths
Henrietta Hurford-Jones, Director of Children’s, BBC Worldwide, says:
“We were very impressed by the diverse ideas and talent attached to these ideas. The team is excited that one of the projects could be the next big global hit for this age group.”
Sarah Muller, Creative Director, Scripted, Animation and Co-productions, for BBC Children’s, comments:
“I’m overwhelmed and delighted with the response, which far exceeded my expectations. The team is looking forward to working collaboratively with the successful entrants on these exciting projects.”
You can read our earlier interview with Sarah Muller who tells Skwigly all about the project here
For further details on ANIM8 please visit: bbc.co.uk/anim8