Directing as a Career in the Independent Animation World

Directing as a Career in the Independent Animation World

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Directing as a Career in the Independent Animation World

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APPLICATION GROUP 2
Applications Open:
8/5/24

THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR

  • Directors who aim to understand the way directors and projects are chosen in the independent film world
  • Applicants should have a feature project film project, preferably with a script

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Expect to be able to create a professional dossier for your feature film project with a synopsis, long synopsis, bio, and many more items

WHAT NOT TO EXPECT

  • This is not a script circle, although story issues will be addressed

Qualification Criteria

Entry Level (1-2 yrs of experience)

Day / Time

Times Per Month:  Weekly 
Day / Time:  Monday at 1800 CEST
Timezone: CEST

* You must meet the qualification criteria AND be able to attend the posted day/time of the circle (please note the timezone posted)

CIRCLE DESCRIPTION

As a producer of animated feature films, I have worked with many new directors. In this circle we will work on what makes a good director and how to showcase your potential.

Topics of the circle include how to work on your promo reel, your bio/filmography, and how to reach producers in the independent animation world. We will also speak about how to prepare yourself for the challenging role of a director and a healthy long-term career and how to keep the authentic balance between your work as a director and yourself. We will go into detail about topics that are often not visible to young directors, like how a production is chosen, developed, financed, and produced in the real world.

This circle is for young directors who have some work experience in directing and who are already well on their way to becoming an animated feature director or those who are considering directing feature films after initial directing experience.

ADDITIONAL Application Requirements

Please submit the following as part of your Application Profile:
*(AFTER you click to apply, you must go into your member profile and complete the member-specific portion; these requirements should be submitted through that profile):  

  • 7 min reel with previs

Circle Leader

Manuel Cristóbal

Manuel Cristóbal is a talent-led producer of eleven films, eight in animation. Five times Goya Award winner, twice winner of the Annecy Jury Award, and once the EFA and Platino Award.

Among his 2D films are The Glassworker (Usman Riaz, 2024), Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles (Salvador Simó, 2019), and Wrinkles (Ignacio Ferreras, 2012).

Manuel is a former audiovisual consultant at the Madrid regional government, AMPAS, and Spanish Film Academy member, and CARTOON board member. His favorite part of producing is discovering and nurturing talent.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Current Title:  Director

Studio / Employer:  Seville European Film festival

Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-crist%C3%B3bal-b0b6831/

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