The National Talent Academies Short Film Fund, Animation

What is The National Talent Academies Short Film Fund?

If you are already *established in the animation industry, but have not yet had the opportunity to write or direct on a short film, this new initiative from the NTA could be for you.  

The National Talent Academies Short Film Fund is targeted at talent who wish to move into a role as a Writer and / or Director with a budget of €13,000. In addition to carefully  tailored mentoring, training, and workshops delivered by experienced industry professionals.  This fund is heavily focused on skills development and supporting you in expanding your skillset, enabling you to take on new, key roles in the animation industry. 

The selected filmmaking teams will start production in March 2024 with final delivery of a short by November 2024.

All submission requirements can be found in the guidelines, HERE

 

Who can apply?

Applicants must apply as a team made up of one or two individuals wishing to upskill or move into the roles of Writer and/or Director, along with a Producer.  The Producer must have some experience in producing animated content. 

We encourage applications from diverse teams across Ireland. The NTA are committed to breaking down barriers and providing a platform for voices from regional talent and communities that are currently under-represented within the screen sector.  

 

How can I apply?

The National Talent Academies Short Film Fund is now open and closes on February 5th at 3PM.

Applicants must apply by completing the application form HERE

More information about the application process, submission deliverables and eligibility can be found in our guidelines HERE. You should read these carefully before submitting your application.

The deadline to submit your application is February 5th at 3PM.

It is recommended that all applicants take part in our online information session via Zoom on January 19th at approx. 5.30PM. The deadline to RSVP for the information session is Jan 18th at 3PM

RSVP and register to attend the information session HERE

 

Next Steps

A shortlist of teams will be invited for interview by an expert panel, with up to three animation teams being selected to participate in the scheme.
 

Further Information 

This application form will ask you to supply an open access sharing download link to the materials/documents listed in the guidelines. (Google drive or Dropbox recommended)

You can contact NTAA with any queries around the application process at animation@nationaltalentacademies.ie . Please read the guidelines in detail before emailing.

We are happy to provide additional support and adjust guidelines if necessary to meet any accessibility requirements you may have. To discuss this, please contact Deirdre Barry at animation@nationaltalentacademies.ie with the subject ‘application supports’ at least fourteen days before the application deadline. 

 

Application Deadline:

The deadline to apply to The National Talent Academies Short Film Fund 2024 is February 5th at 3PM. 

Don’t forget to register to attend the online information session.

The National Talent Academy for Animation is an initiative of Screen Ireland managed by Animation Ireland.