Shaking in Their Clay Boots: The Animarkt Stop Motion Forum Reveals 2024 Finalists
– Łódź-based Momakin has announced 22 finalists from across the globe with their eye-popping stop motion projects. The competition levels are hotter than hot sauce at a Texan BBQ with the finalists sparring in two categories – short film and feature film & TV series.
– Competitors will have the chance to waggle their clay-made creations in front of a star-studded jury at the Forum, which runs from October 13-17.
– Valuable awards lie in wait for those who can impress the impermeable judges with their blink-and-you’ll-miss-it animation.
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In the world of stop motion, anticipation is building like a tower of Lego bricks and the tension is tighter than Wallace’s trousers. These plucky international finalists are weeks away from pulling out their hot-diggity-dog projects and convincing the grand panel that they’ve got the best in show. Animarkt really knows how to stir the clay pot, announcing 22 contenders who will be falling over themselves (literally, it’s stop motion after all) to scoop up those coveted awards. Hold on to your plasticine folks – it’s going to be a bumpy ride!
Behind the Scenes at Animarkt Stop Motion Forum (Source: MOMAKIN) Dive into Animarkt Stop Motion Forum—Lodz’s renowned Momakin-featured event, where 22 talented international finalists present their thrilling stop motion projects. Fasten your seat belts because these gripping short films and feature film & TV series will battle it out for prestigious recognition in front of an esteemed jury from October 13-17, 2024 in Lodz, Poland. The lucky winners will take a significant leap toward achieving their dreams— most notably, securing the necessary support to turn their projects into reality. The competition is fierce at the Animarkt Stop Motion Forum, an exclusive platform for showcasing unproduced stop motion projects before a crowd of renowned experts, global production studios, and prominent producers. This golden opportunity empowers finalists to accumulate valuable connections and accolades that bolster their films, spearheading their international careers. With a staggering 80 submissions from 33 countries like Europe, the US, India, and Chile, 22 finalists have been invited to compete. Of these, 21 have accepted the challenge. At the heart of the Animarkt Stop Motion Forum is a warm community of creatives who are passionate about stop motion artistry. They gather here every year to engage with international experts and seize support critical to the initial stages of their projects. We pride ourselves in partnering with studios, festivals, and organizations who share our passion for developing the stop motion industry and bolstering creatives. This year, our winners will receive accreditation to pivotal industry festivals, as well as distribution and co-production backing Marianna Piskorz, Forum organiser In preparation for their grand pitching presentations, our selected project creators will tap into comprehensive professional guidance. Training sessions will encompass projection techniques, screenplay preparation, and green production. We welcome seasoned animation advisors to our expert panel. Among others, prominent journalist Nancy Denney-Phelps, known for her European animation and festival insights, and popular animation music creator Nick Phelps will aid our finalists in their presentations to the jury. Our team feels privileged to host them at Animarkt every year, where they’ve been invaluable since the Forum’s inception. Paulina Zacharek, president of Momakin, organizer of the Forum Our Pitching section encompasses two categories, with 11 projects selected for each. The first category pertains to short projects under development not exceeding 25 minutes runtime, with completed screenplay drafts being a minimum requirement. The second format homes attention on feature films, TV specials, or TV series at different development phases. Each case necessitates at least 80% of animation to be crafted using stop motion techniques. All Pitching participants were required to present a viable film production plan accounting for 10% of their project’s total score. Don’t miss out on the captivating 9th edition of the Animarkt Stop Motion Forum from October 13th to 17th in Lodz, Poland. While the Pitching competition and dynamic workshops take center stage, our diverse program also features masterclasses, discussion panels, facilitated industry contact meetings, and international animation studio recruitment sessions. … Explore more information on the chosen projects: www.animarkt.pl/en/pitching The Animarkt Stop Motion Forum stands as the only industry event worldwide addressing vital issues and challenges linked to stop motion animation production. It seeks to establish a platform for global stop motion creators, distribution, broadcasters, producers, and industry representatives to share experiences and best practices. Its host, Momakin, bridges the gap between international production, distribution, and promotion markets and the world of animation film creators—stop motion projects being their forte.
EXCLUSIVE FINALIST LINE-UP FOR THE PITCHING SECTION