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– H1: **Aardman’s Collaboration with Young BAFTA: From Stop-Motion Legends to Animation Deal Makers**
– Celebrated animation studio Aardman and leading British ceremony BAFTA® join forces to back young talent within the BAFTA’s youth wing, Young BAFTA®.
– As Aardman nears its 50-year milestone, this collaboration is designed to support burgeoning creatives with extensive year-round training.
– The initiative establishes Aardman as an official partner to Young BAFTA, reaching out for the stars of tomorrow in animation.
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– H2: **Spotlight Switched from Wallace and Gromit to Aardman’s New Starlets**
– H3: **ARBtwists**
In a plot twist even Wallace and Gromit would be proud of, Aardman and BAFTA swear they’re not playing with clay—rather, they’re molding the futures of potential animation prodigies. As Aardman prepares to blow out 50 candles on its cake, the studio is gifting opportunities to the world’s aspiring animakers. Partnering with Young BAFTA, an arm of the British movie guru famous for their golden mask statues, Aardman is flexing its nurturing muscle. Art school is expensive, but a year-round partnership with veteran animation maestros? Priceless. Time to trade plasticine for your dreams in 3D, kiddos. An exciting and potential-filled plot unfolds, promising more depth than a Nick Park stop-motion feature. Comedic chickens, adventurous cavemen and cheese-loving northerners unite – the future of animation is upon us! Watch this clay space.
Award-Winning Animation Studio Aardman and BAFTA® Kick Off Yearlong Youth Program Collaboration
Aardman and BAFTA Join Hands (Credit: BAFTA & Charlie Clift)
As Aardman gears up for its 50th birthday, the animation studio is partnering with the Young BAFTA programme to offer year-round learning programmes to budding creative minds. The well-planned scheme will involve interactions with Aardman’s creative team, helping to inspire and equip the future animators with crucial skills.
With their support to Aardman Academy and a series of outreach initiatives, Aardman continues its legacy of nurturing young talent in animation. Their efforts resonate with Young BAFTA’s mission to enhance creativity and ensure diversity in the screen arts industry.
In the words of Emma Hardie, Aardman Executive Commercial & Brand Director and BAFTA® member, “Our passion for cultivating creativity is ingrained in our DNA. This partnership with Young BAFTA presents an exciting prospect to instil the necessary skills and confidence in young talents aspiring to make it big in the animation industry.”
Lisa Prime, Head of Children and Young People’s Programme at BAFTA, commented, “We are elated to collaborate with the globally recognized animation studio, Aardman. This partnership will open doors for aspiring animators and align perfectly with our mission to mold the future creative talent.”
With schemes like Young Game Designers and Young Presenters, BAFTA’s mission is nurturing the creativity of young talents. Other initiatives like national roadshows in association with children’s mental health charity Place2Be, mentorship programs, and showcases help the youth gain confidence, enhance their skills, and explore opportunities in the screen industries.
Aardman is steadfast in its commitment to building a diverse workforce that represents society in its true sense. The studio’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter can be found here.
Find more details about the Aardman Academy here
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/aardman-partners-with-bafta-to-support-animation-stars-of-the-future/