THE PRODUCING ANIMATION COURSE – London, 7th March 2014
Skwigly
To coincide with the biennial British Animation Awards (evening of 7 March, South Bank, London) Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival is now accepting applications for a professional development training course aimed at animation producers on 7th March 2014 to be held at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, Stamford Street, London.
The Producing Animation Course offers an exceptional one day course that will explore traditional methods and practises whilst covering the most up to date issues related to animation production today, including the new UK tax break, financial incentives and distribution.
The course will focus on key areas of development, production and the recent changes in tax opportunities with an emphasis on exploring financial incentives. It will include seminars, case studies and discussions with leading experts in the industry.
The course is supported by the Skillset Skills Investment Fund and presented in partnership with Aardman Animations and the University of the West of England (UWE). Sessions will be led by some of the most successful and acclaimed producers and experts in the UK, and participants will have the chance to engage with key animation industry professionals.
This intermediate to advanced course is designed for a maximum of 25 participants; a mix of aspiring and established animation producers.
Date: 7 March 2014
Venue: Coin Street neighbourhood centre, 108 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH
Fee: £125 this includes: lunch and refreshments.
Deadline for applications: Friday 21 February 2014. Early application highly recommended in order to ensure a place.
For more information visit encounters-festival.org.uk/the-producing-animation-course-london
Participants are encouraged to also attend the British Animation Awards in the evening. Tickets and further information can be found through their website: www.britishanimationawards.com