Red Kite Animation and Edinburgh Museums & Galleries present an exciting animation competition designed to celebrate Edinburgh’s rich heritage and the art of animation.
Budding animators are invited to submit short animated films of 1-3 minutes, based upon either a real or imagined backstory to an object of their choice, housed in one of Edinburgh Museums & Galleries, including the City Art Centre, Museum of Childhood, Laursiton Castle and the Museums Store.
Check www.edinburghmuseums.org for details of venues.
Submissions from any groups or individuals are invited for anyone living or studying in Scotland in the following three competition categories :
Primary School age
Secondary School age
Matriculated students in Further or Higher Education.
The deadline is 31st March 2014
Entries are free.
More information available at:
http://www.redkiteworkshops.co.uk/competition.html
For tips on how to make an animated film click here
Judging
Entries will be judged by a panel of animation professionals and educators including: Will Anderson, Jared Taylor and Sueann Smith, and Cllr Lewis.
Benefits
For older, aspiring animators, this is a wonderful opportunity to have their work seen by some of Scotland’s most esteemed animation professionals and, for younger animators, an opportunity to enjoy being creative and have fun.
Prizes
Grand prize… a bespoke Red Kite Animation Workshop.
Winners films will be showcased in an exhibition at one of the venues within the Edinburgh Museums & Galleries; as well as on the Red Kite Animation and Scottish Animation Network websites, reaching hundreds of animation professionals worldwide.
Contact Fiona Henderson, Workshop and Education Officer at Red Kite Animation for more information
Red Kite Animation
89 Giles Street
Edinburgh EH7 8BZ
0131 554 0060
