June & November 2023
The second edition of the Rise & Shine is coming your way! We are searching for young animation filmmakers to attend a two-part script and pitching event at the World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb and Animateka International Animated Film Festival.
Event format
Ten selected projects will be invited to Animafest Zagreb from 7 – 10 June 2023, where they will receive a programme of lectures, workshops, individual and group sessions with experienced film professionals in the field of animation. A special focus will be on the story of the project, which they will work on with mentors – legendary director and screenwriter Michael Dudok de Wit and award-wining screenwriter, director and producer Pedro Rivero.
The second part will take place at Animateka on 26 – 29 November 2023, where selected teams will receive lessons focused on pitching preparations and improving their presentation skills. On-site in Ljubljana, the selected teams will also participate in the pitching presentation. The winning project(s) of this regional pitching competition will be invited to the CEE Animation Forum 2024.
Rise & Shine 2023, Animation pitching Lab is open for first and second short films in development.
Maximum length 20 minutes; all stages of development except concept stage.
Skills & Networking
All teams will benefit from having access to renowned experts to help them gain the skills and knowledge to successfully develop and present their work. During the first part at Animafest Zagreb, they will be able to attend expert lectures and individual consultations focusing on story development, and during the second part at Animateka, the participants will be trained in pitching and presentation and participate in the pitching presentaton. In addition, the filmmakers will have the opportunity to introduce their project to a wider international professional audience connected to both festivals.
Call for submissions is CLOSED.
