Red Kite Animation and Edinburgh Museums & Galleries present an exciting animation competition designed to celebrate Edinburgh’s rich heritage and the art of animation.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Check www.edinburghmuseums.org<\/a> for details of venues.<\/p>\n Submissions from any groups or individuals are invited for anyone living or studying in Scotland in the following three competition categories :<\/p>\n Primary School age<\/p>\n Secondary School age<\/p>\n Matriculated students in Further or Higher Education.<\/p>\n The deadline is 31st March 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n Entries are free.<\/p>\n More information available at:<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.redkiteworkshops.co.uk\/competition.html<\/a><\/p>\n For tips on how to make an animated film click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Judging<\/strong><\/p>\n Entries will be judged by a panel of animation professionals and educators including: Will Anderson, Jared Taylor and Sueann Smith, and Cllr Lewis.<\/p>\n Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n Grand prize\u2026 a bespoke Red Kite Animation Workshop.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Contact Fiona Henderson, Workshop and Education Officer at Red Kite Animation for more information<\/p>\n fiona@redkite-animation.com<\/a><\/p>\n Red Kite Animation<\/p>\n 89 Giles Street<\/p>\n Edinburgh EH7 8BZ<\/p>\n 0131 554 0060<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 … Continue reading Hidden Stories\u2019 Animation Competition<\/span>