Citizens Endows Fred Rogers Productions with $100K Grant
The sum will support two FRP initiatives: Writers’ Neighborhood, and community engagement events inspired by its series ‘Alma’s Way.’
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ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2024 Faculty Grants
Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation; 6 selected projects share in over $19K in funding.
2024 Quirino Awards Program Announced
200+ industry professionals will gather for the co-production and business forum in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, running May 9 to 11; online talks on YouTube will feature short film and school short film finalists.
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4th Edition of Next Lab Generation Selections Announced
20 projects are chosen from 91 submissions from 26 countries; the annual initiative seeks to discover new talent and boost advanced animation production from a technical and narrative perspective.
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IBERMEDIA NEXT Announces Co-Development Selections
Out of 104 submissions, 14 projects were chosen for support in development of Ibero-American stories through technological innovation in animation.
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Call for Submissions: 4th Edition of the Next Lab Generation Workshop
The annual initiative seeks to discover new talent and boost advanced animation production from a technical and narrative perspective; entries accepted from individuals and groups – the deadline is December 13.
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IBERMEDIA NEXT Reveals Co-Development Project Results at Pixelatl 2023
Final selections will receive funding from the Ibermedia Program initiative, which supports E.U. companies partnering with professionals/owners of Latin American IP; companies in Spain, Italy and Portugal submitted 104 projects for consideration.
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Fred Rogers Productions Secures PNC Foundation Grant for ‘Alma’s Way’
The $1.3M award extends support for the series’ engagement activities in addition to the ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ community outreach initiative ‘Be My Neighbor Days.’
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ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2023-24 Faculty Grants
Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation.
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PBS Kids Sets ‘Lyla in the Loop’ Debut
The new kids’ animated series from Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios, that encourages problem-solving skills and showcases the benefits of collaboration, will air February 5, 2024.
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Ibermedia Programme’s Next Lab Generation Reveals Projects Awarded at Annecy 2023
The workshop, dedicated to boosting innovation in the Ibero-American animation sector, announces winners of its third edition - ‘Caregivers,’ ‘Lumen’ and ‘LIMBO;’ selected projects get 8,000€ in development aid, 3 months of mentoring and a travel grant and accreditation for next year’s festival.
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IBERMEDIA NEXT Announces Grants, Committee Members
The initiative, backed by IBERMEDIA Programme, announces a new line of grants as well as a new five-member Assessment Committee and Consultancy.
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IBERMEDIA NEXT Bringing Grant Initiatives to Annecy 2023
Backed by Ibermedia Programme and dedicated to boosting innovation in the Ibero-American animation sector programs, the organization will be hosting presentations, themed breakfasts, and one-on-one meetings detailing grants and call for applications at the festival, which runs June 11-17.
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‘Blanket of Words’ Named Top Animated Short at 2023 LALIFF
Academy Award-nominated actor Edward James Olmos announced the festival winners to close out the 22nd edition of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.
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IBERMEDIA NEXT Launches Digital Animation Grants at Quirino Awards
Funding for Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian producers co-developing projects with Ibero-American creators provides up to €150,000, and a support program valued up to €95,000 to promote new technology in creating animation; applications now open - submission deadline is August 21.
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PBS’ ‘Alma’s Way’ and ‘Donkey Hodie’ Get 2-Year Funding Renewal
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations extends grant for Fred Rogers Productions' kids' animated TV series, which promote core messages and learning goals in problem-solving skills, resilience, empathy, and other life skills.
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PBS KIDS Announces New Animated Series ‘Lyla in the Loop’
The kids' show from Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios, premiering early 2024, aims to boost problem-solving skills and showcase benefits of working collaboratively.
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Fred Rogers Productions Secures ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Grant
The award-winning production company receives funding from the Bezos Family Foundation to develop resources surrounding the show for caregivers, organizations, and professionals in partnership with foundation program Vroom.
Fred Rogers Productions’ ‘Alma’s Way’ and ‘Donkey Hodie’ Secure Grants
Company receives funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and Heinz Family Foundation in support of onscreen programming and community outreach for the two PBS KIDS animated series.
First-Ever LXiA Spark Animation Grant Recipients Announced
The inaugural program’s fellows, Cecilia De Jesus and Anthony Gallego, will receive a $10k grant, professional development sessions, and mentoring by an industry professional; the program is supported by Netflix in partnership with the Latino Film Institute.
ZAG Names Maria Doolan VP, TV Content
In expansion of global leadership, studio adds former Zinkia exec to lead the company’s distribution strategy; focus to include company IPs ‘Ghostforce’ and ‘Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.’
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GLAS Animation Announces Latest Grant Recipients
Festival also issues Call for Entries for next year’s event, running April 7-10, 2022; submission deadline is December 1, 2021.
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ASIFA-Hollywood Announces New AEF Grants
Nine educators from the UK, US, India, Ireland, Brazil and the Netherlands receive faculty grants, awarded annually to individuals or groups, providing support for research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in the field of animation.
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Dark Slope Studios Launches Paid Virtual Production Fellowship
The studio will provide mentorship, guidance, and $5,000 CAD for up to three applicants with compelling storytelling and visionary series concepts; submissions open July 19.
TeamTO and House of Cool Expand L’ECAS Free Animation School Curriculum
Companies plan to broaden scope of French non-profit school’s curriculum with a course on storyboarding; a technical data management course is also planned for 2022.
