Sustainability Animation Residency – open call for applications
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The Sustainability Animation Residency – SAR has this month launched its second open call to submit applications.
During the six week SAResidency, the winner and chosen director will be able to develop a short film project tackling environmental topics in any animation technique. Click here for info and images from previous resident Gabrielle Lissot’s project Les Louves.
SAR’s objective is to award one of the competing proposals for a ‘Sustainable Short’ touching on any aspect of the environment such as climate change, endangered oceans, resource scarcity, future of food and agriculture, future cities, energy supply, mobility, species diversity, waste management, pollution, health, sustainable fashion and any other suitable topics. Situated near Arles, SAR seeks to tap into the unique pool of a world-class animation industry based in and around Arles, and to support their talents in a global context.
The director will have the opportunity to engage in weekly meetings with animation professionals and mentors of the region. The SAResidency covers travel, local transport, accommodation, a Per Diem, as well as a celebratory evening to present the project.
Image via SAR
Applicants must be a graduate of a higher education art, film, or animation school and therefore qualify as a director or creative professional.
The Sustainability Animation Residency – SAR was set up by Joanna Schliemann and supported by Luce Grosjean from Miyu Distribution and Tony Guerrero from LUMA Foundation.
Important dates for applicants:
- 15th September – 16th November 2021 : Submissions
- 6th December 2021 : SAR Shortlist announcement
- 12th January 2022 : SAR Winner announcement
- 21st May – 2nd July 2022 : SAR Residency, St. Remy de Provence
- 13th – 18th June 2022 : 2 Days at Annecy Festival
- 1st July 2022 : Project Presentation at CineSAR evening at the Residence
To apply you need:
- A motivation letter why SAR is important for your project.
- A synopsis or treatment of your binding project proposal, containing a written description and outline, supported with graphics, and or sketches.
- The topic of sustainability: intentions, purpose, and possible impact of the project in an environmental context.
- A mood board and soundscape including musical cues, and ideally some technical notes.
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- Your Showreel and previous works, including student works.
Les Louves (Gabrielle Lissot, image via SAR)
For more information please visit the SAR website at sar-residency.org or email contact@sar-residency.org
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