The Scheme
The University of Wales, Newport Animation Department at the Screen Academy, Wales are offering a one month residency to an experienced animator/ director working in any medium (2D/3D Stop motion/3D CG). This will take place in May 2008 (to be negotiated with the successful applicant).

You will be an inspiring creative who can work quickly and economically with students to develop an innovative time-based piece of work on a topic of your choice. You will be someone who can explore and explode the conventions of the medium of animation to produce either a narrative or non-narrative film.

Details
The successful director will work with a small group of students over a month long period to a complete a 30-60 seconds film with sound. He/She will deliver a 2 day workshop for under/post-graduate students relating to their specialism. He/She will deliver a public screening of his/her work at the end of the project. This will form part of the degree show activities in June 2008.

Who is eligible?
The scheme will be open to all English speaking European filmmakers, including UK nationals, and we would particularly welcome applications from filmmakers with experience in non-uk
animation practice, in keeping with our broad cultural remit.

Equipment
We have a wide range of equipment at your disposal, and can accommodate work in any medium. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Animation Office.

Submission Guidelines
Applicants must submit a proposal containing the following:
● a synopsis, treatment and storyboard;
● a budget and work schedule;
● a CV/biography/filmography;
● a DVD or VHS showreel of work.

Fee
You will be paid £2000, plus accommodation.
Deadline for submissions:
7th March 2008

For more information about this scheme,
please contact:
Caroline Parsons
+44 (0)1633 432182
caroline.parsons@newport.ac.uk

Please send your submissions to:
Animator in Residence 2008
C/O Caroline Parsons
Caerleon Campus
PO Box 179
Newport, UK
NP18 3YG