Genesis Calling!
Do you have a passion for animation and storytelling? Would you like to bring your ideas to life? Would you like to learn from industry professionals?
Anibar and the Institut Francais du Kosovo, in partnership with Animation Academy, are excited to announce the launch of Genesis, an incubator and accelerator program designed to support young creative individuals in developing their ideas and connecting to industry professionals.
The program is open to experienced artists and newcomers in the creative industries.
What Genesis Offers:
Over the course of 8 months, up to 65 participants will have the opportunity to participate in a up to 16 hours per week comprehensive program FREE OF CHARGE in Prishtina and Peja that includes:
For all selected students:
– Training programs in
2D narrative animation Preparatory Courses – 6 months
3D animation – 3 months
– Specialized Training in
Script writing,
Animation directing,
Drawing (backgrounds, live drawing, painting, character design),
Post Production,
Sound design for animation,
Experimental animation,
Stop motion animation,
Traditional animation,
Character vector animation.
You will have the opportunity to follow one of the training programs and several specialized trainings.
– French Language Classes for beginners (to reach B1 Level) provided by Institut Français du Kosovo
– Coaching and mentorship from industry professionals
For the second part of the program, there will be a selection process where the chosen students will have the opportunity to benefit from:
– Study visits to France to gain International experience and insights
– Seed Funding to start your projects
How to Apply?
1.In order to apply fill out the application form by clicking this link
2. Interview:
Selected applicants will be invited for an interview
3.Course Assignment:
Based on your interests and project needs, we’ll work together with you to assign you to relevant courses.
We welcome all applications and will try our best to accommodate as many as we can within the resources that are available.
Timeline:
Deadline for Applications: 15th of September
Interviews: 17th to 22nd of September
Program Starts: 1st of October
If having trouble with the application process or you have any questions in regards to the program please reach out to us at [email protected]
This program is made possible by the generous support of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to start your animation career!