Festival Stop Motion Montreal 2020 Call for Entries
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Festival Stop Motion Montreal is actively working on its 12th edition. The world’s first festival dedicated to frame by frame animation techniques, will once again offer international short film screenings, stop motion discovery activities for children and adults, special conferences and networking opportunities during its 12th edition happening from September 14th to 20th, 2020. Professional development workshops for artists will be held from September 14th to 17th. All audience section activities will be held September 18th to 20th.
The festival is evaluating the possibility of a prolongation of the protective measures regarding the present COVID-19 pandemic (see below). For the time being, activities will be maintained, whether it be physically or online. Details will be reveal this Summer.
The event is currently accepting film submissions for its upcoming edition. Independent, professional and student filmmakers are invited to submit their short films.
Projects of 30 minutes or less, produced after January 1st, 2018 and using puppet animation, object animation and/or pixillation are accepted. There are no registration fees for submitting a film. The selected films will be eligible for the following prizes:
- Best Professional Film
- Best Independent Film
- Best Emerging Talent Film
- Best Youth Film
- Audience Award
- NAD Special Award, given to a Canadian filmmaker
Deadline for entries is 30 June 2020. For all the details regarding the call for entries and to submit a project, visit: http://www.stopmotionmontreal.
About the COVID-19 pandemic
Since the beginning of the year, the emergence of the virus has changed lives and jeopardized occupations. The situation is still blurry and ever-changing for cultural and touristic activities in our metropolis as everywhere all over the world.
“The festival team is currently continuing its efforts to run the 12th edition bearing the most positive vision for the future. Despite hoping for things to return to normal as soon as possible, we are following the government regulations and evaluating the possibility of a prolongation of the protective measures this fall. Our activities, whether physically or online, are really important to us. We will do our best to inspire you with exciting activities, in whatever way they can be offered to you.”
New Festival Video Channel
Festival Stop Motion Montreal has a new Vimeo channel, allowing you to discover dozens and soon hundreds of films that have been presented during previous editions. There will also be some of the film’s making-ofs and behind-the-scenes for interested stop motion lovers!
We wish you a pleasant viewing and great experiences while navigating from one film to another. Follow our free channel if you don’t want to miss a thing! Stay safe and healthy at home!