Apply to Animation Lab Clermont-Ferrand 2025
Animation Lab Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market 2025
Call is open for international producers transitioning to animation!
CEE Animation Workshop and the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market are organizing the third Animation Lab in Clermont-Ferrand next year. The 4-day workshop is open to international producers from all areas of the film and audiovisual industry who are interested in producing animated films or are about to enter this sector – preferably but not exclusively with a project idea or short project in development.
It will take place from 1 to 4 February in Clermont-Ferrand, during the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival & Short Film Market.
Animation Lab Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market 2025 offers intensive training tailored to film producers who want to gain knowledge and insight into the production and distribution of animated short films. It aims to provide an in-depth insight into the animation industry. It covers topics such as the development of short animation projects, production and post-production, festival strategy and distribution. The programme is built around inspiring lectures by leading experts, group work on project ideas and production plans, feedback sessions and individual consultations.
The intense workshop will be led by two experienced animation professionals, Brecht Van Elslande (Animal Tank, Belgium) and Kristel Toldsepp (A Film, Estonia) under the guidance of representatives of the CEE Animation Workshop.
In addition to the enhanced skills, participants will receive free accreditation to the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market, access to Euro Connection coproduction forum, and post-workshop benefits of joining the CEE Animation network of alumni with ongoing access to talks and presentations, as well as discounts to attend industry-leading events.
The Animation Lab is open to international producers from all areas of the film and audiovisual industry who are interested in producing animated films or are about to enter this sector – preferably but not exclusively with a project idea or short project in development.
It will take place from February 1 to 4 in Clermont-Ferrand, France, during the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and Short Film Market (arrival Jan. 31 / departure Feb. 4-5). There is no restriction on the country of origin of participants, up to 30% of participants from outside the EU are allowed.
The working group in the Animation Lab consists of up to 8 participants, 2 experts as team leaders, the CEE Animation production team and an external lecturer. Producers applying must fill in the form below no later than November 20, 2024. APPLY HERE.
The application requires a link to the visual approach and style of the project, if relevant.
The participation fee is EUR 250, including festival and market accreditation, tuition and lunches. Travel expenses and accommodation are not included.
The workshop will be held in English.
The workshop is prepared in collaboration between the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market and the CEE Animation Workshop and supported by Creative Europe MEDIA subprogramme.