TIMELINE – Late Deadline October 31st

CRITERIA

Please take a moment to review the criteria and eligibility requirements for the GLAS Animation Grant.

• Filmmaker must be living and legally able to work in the United States.
• Proposed project must be for an independent animated short film.
• Proposed projects must be able to be completed within 2 years.
• Filmmaker may not be enrolled in an academic institution.
• Filmmaker must have at least one completed film to show.
• Film must be comprised of at least 50% animation.
• Filmmaker must be at least 18 years of age.
• Please note that pilots, web series, music videos, commissioned works, performances, installations, and features are not eligible for this grant at this time.

APPLICATION

Below you’ll find a breakdown of the materials needed for this application. Each item is required unless otherwise noted.

1. Concept Art: original artwork for this project
2. Supporting Materials: Storyboard and/or script (optional)
3. Budget: Provide us with a breakdown of the budget for the proposed project.
4. CV
5. Links to Previous work
6. Link to Animatic (optional)
7. Additional Information such as synopsis, director statement, director biography (More details below)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

This year we will be using FilmFreeway to accept grant applications. To begin the application process, please follow the steps below. Be sure to read this entire page before proceeding.

• Create a FilmFreeway Account
• Create a New Project
  • Here you will be prompted to fill out basic information about the project. Please fill out as much information as possible and be sure to include any relevant team members you’ll be working with in the credits section.
• Add an Online Screener
  • Please upload or add a link to the work sample that best represents you.
• Stills Photos – Required
  • Please upload stills or concept art here
• Files, and Attachments
  • Please upload your required materials including budget and CV. You can also upload the optional materials such as the script or storyboard here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Upon submitting you will be prompted to answer the following questions. Please have the information ready.

1. Link to website/previous work
2. Synopsis: 25-500 words
3. Director biography: up to 250 words.
4. Production Stage: Briefly describe where you are currently in the production process.
5. How will you make use of the GLAS Animation Grant? Describe how you intend to make use of the GLAS Animation Grant should it be awarded to you. Be honest, we understand that if you’re working solo, the money might be spent on giving yourself time.
6. Director Statement: Up to 500 words: For example, please tell us what the origins of this project are and why it is meaningful to you.