At a Glance
- Tasks: Join an innovative lab to develop animated films and TV shows with expert guidance.
- Company: Glasgow Film Festival, a hub for creative talent in the animation industry.
- Benefits: Gain invaluable experience, network with industry professionals, and compete for awards.
- Other info: Accessible programme with support for childcare and other needs.
- Why this job: Refine your project and pitch it live to industry experts at GFF27.
- Qualifications: Scottish-based creatives passionate about animation and storytelling.
Glasgow Film Festival: Animatic, now in its fourth year, is an innovative talent development lab for Scottish-based creative teams and studios, designed to help develop animated films and TV shows.
Partnering with leading animation and screen industry organisations, participants will engage in an intensive programme of workshops to refine their projects. The lab will culminate in a Live Pitch at GFF27's Industry Focus, where participants will present their projects to an expert panel.
For its fourth edition, Animatic will have two strands: Features and Series. Each strand will offer a tailored programme of workshops and consultations, focused on developing the project’s story, building a finance plan and getting it pitch-ready for GFF27.
Following the Live Pitch, the panelists will choose their favourite pitches, with the following awards. These awards will be for the winning project to put towards the project’s further development.
Additionally, thanks to support from The Bridge Awards, participants from Animatic will be in the running for an award of £1,750. One participant will be selected who have shown the most commitment to the programme and who will benefit from an award to help further their careers. The winner will be selected by the Glasgow Film Festival team.
The introductory two-day workshops, as well as the pitching weekend and Live Pitch, will be held in person. All other sessions will take place online. To ensure that the lab is accessible, we have budget available to cover childcare and other accessibility needs.
Please note that Glasgow Film Festival's Animatic Talent Lab is currently only for Scottish-based creatives and is not a paid programme.
Animatic 2026/27 Talent Lab Programme in Glasgow employer: Glasgow Film Festival
Glasgow Film Festival's Animatic Talent Lab Programme is an exceptional opportunity for Scottish-based creatives to develop their animated projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on professional growth, participants benefit from tailored workshops, expert consultations, and the chance to pitch their ideas to industry leaders, all while enjoying a culture of inclusivity and accessibility. The programme not only fosters creativity but also provides financial support for childcare and other needs, making it a truly rewarding experience for aspiring animators.
