Wanted: Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo

Organized by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Japan Image Council, is an artist in residence program which aims to provide three outstanding young animation artists from around the world with an opportunity to come to Tokyo and create new works while directly interacting with Japanese animation culture.

All of the following is provided to the successful candidates:

1. Travel expenses : provided
2. Living allowance: provided
3. Travel insurance: provided
4. Rental accommodation: provided (including workspace)
5. Location: Tokyo
6. Materials stipend: provided (within limits)
7. Expert assistance: provided
8. Opportunity to present finished work: provided
9. Opportunities to interact with Japanese creators: provided

Selection

A selection committee composed of experts in this field will make a first selection based on submitted documents and a second selection after conducting interviews (via the internet) to arrive at a preliminary list of candidates to be invited to participate in the program. Those selected will be contacted in the middle of October and once all conditions of participation have been confirmed the selection will be formally announced.

Closing Date:
Application forms and all required documents must be received by September 10th, 2010

For full details and application documents visit Animation Artist in Residence