{"id":18235,"date":"2025-10-03T09:09:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceeanimation.eu\/?post_type=workshops&p=18235"},"modified":"2026-02-20T05:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:04:21","slug":"call","status":"publish","type":"workshops","link":"https:\/\/ceeanimation.eu\/workshops\/2026-cee-animation-workshop\/call\/","title":{"rendered":"Call 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Call 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The CEE Animation Workshop is an international training programme for the development of animation projects and the improvement of filmmakers’ skills in the field of animation. \r\n\r\nFor the eighth edition, we are welcoming projects in various stages of development with their producers and creative teams and career-oriented participants without a project. For the first time we are inviting trainees for script consultants in the field of animation.

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The CEE Animation Workshop<\/strong> is tailor-made to suit the needs of producers and their creative teams<\/strong> who have animation projects of any format (short films, TV series, specials, feature films, hybrid films, XR) in development. Limited number of career-oriented participants without a project<\/strong> can attend the workshop and develop a long-term strategy for their career in animation. In 2026, for the first time ever, we are also welcoming trainees for script consultants in animation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The programme is led by renowned producers and script consultants for animated films. As group leaders, they will closely accompany and supervise the participants throughout the duration of the programme. The CEE Animation Workshop 2026 will consist of four one-week modules<\/strong>, two of which will be organised online and two on-site in different European countries. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend the CEE Animation Forum 2026<\/strong> in Czechia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Project development programme<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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During the one-year training programme<\/strong>, participants will have the opportunity to further develop their scripts, practice the art of pitching and gain access to inspiring lectures by recognised professionals and detailed case studies of successful projects. Producers will be able to broaden their knowledge of the financial and creative aspects of animation production, deepen their expertise in areas such as co-productions, animation production management, financing and budgeting, developing business strategies, legal aspects of production, green animation, sustainability, marketing, festival strategy and even negotiation and conflict resolution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Career-oriented participants programme<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The career-oriented participants, who attend the one-year workshop<\/strong> as professionals without a project, are invited to join one of the project teams as shadow producers. They are expected to participate fully in all activities of the training, including individual counseling from experienced professionals in the animation industry, exploring options and next steps in their animation career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Script consultants in animation programme<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The two-year programme<\/strong> of script consultants in animation is an intensive and comprehensive training for individuals with a strong motivation for script consulting in animation as a possible career path. Participants are invited to shadow the professional script consultants and become fully involved in all activities of the training programme. They will gain access to detailed knowledge of the processes of writing, developing and creating animation projects. \u00a0They will gain experience with short films, series and feature films in different genres, techniques and types, including animated documentaries. The participants will acquire practical skills in conducting script consulting and receive the insights and understanding of the entire animation production cycle from idea to distribution.<\/p>\n

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Networking opportunities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Two modules of the CEE Animation Workshop take place on-site in different European countries<\/strong>. While on-site, we organise Open Industry Day<\/strong>, which offers the networking opportunities between participants of the workshop and representatives of the local animation industry and foster further international co-operation.<\/p>\n

The CEE Animation Workshop concludes with the final presentation of a complete production package and a pitch to a carefully selected group of industry players, such as representatives of funding organisations, broadcasters, producers, festival programmers, sales agents and distributors, in the form of one-to-one meetings. As the alumni of of the CEE Animation Workshop, participants can utilise the CEE Animation network and gain privileged access to various international industry and market events.<\/p>\n

All participants will have the opportunity to attend the CEE Animation Forum 2026<\/strong>, receiving free badges and partial expenses covered. Since the event is the largest regional co-production market for animated films, it offers access to current animation production in development and international animation industry professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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