Innovation Lab: Animation! Acting!! Drama!!!

Contents
Professional experience, animation, realistic drama, acting, masterclasses, mentorship

Dates & Duration
August 18-29th, 2025

Location
Campus Condorcet, University Paris 8, France

Mentor/s
TBA

Application deadline
25th of May

Cost
Free of charge for the selected participants; flights and accommodation provided

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PANEURAMA's Innovation Lab 2025: "Animation! Drama!! Acting!!!" happening August 18-29 at University Paris 8, France

Call for Applications: AAD 2025 – ANIMATION! ACTING!! DRAMA!!!

Following last year’s success, the Innovation Lab: ANIMATION! ACTING!! DRAMA!!! (AAD) is back – and this time, we’re heading to Paris!

This August, animation students and young professionals from PANEURAMA partners are invited to join us at Paris 8 Universite/Campus Condorcet for ten immersive days of experimentation, collaboration, and high-level acting in animation.

This lab is for you if you’re looking to expand your methods of creating realistic drama with human characters through animation, and if you’re eager to explore new ways of thinking about movement, intention, emotion, and performance.

We’re pushing the boundaries of what acting in animation can be – and we want curious, committed animators to join the journey.

The PANEURAMA team looks forward to your application!

Key dates and information:

  • Application deadline: May 25th
  • In-Person-Workshop dates: August 18 to 29th
  • Apply now: Sign-up

Who can join?

Open for students and graduates within the past 1-6 years from:

  • The Animation Workshop, VIA University College (DK)
  • Breda University of Applied Sciences (NL)
  • Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg (DE)
  • Arts et Technologies de l’Image, Université Paris 8 (FR)
  • Gobelins Paris (FR)
  • Moholy – Nagy University of Art and Design (HU)
  • Ecole MoPA (FR)
  • Nord University (NO)
  • The National Film School – Institute of Art, Design + Technology (IE)
  • UTS Animal Logic Academy
A!A!!D!!! Lab Schedule

We will soon release the schedule for the Animation! Acting!! Drama!!! Innovation Lab, running from August 18 – 29th in Paris, France. This program will include the overview of the supervisor(s), the planned daily tasks and structure, as well as social activities to help you relax, connect, and have fun.

Important Details

  • Travel and accommodation: Covered for participants
  • Full schedule release: Coming soon
Submission requirements

Applicants need to know how to use and animate in Maya.

During the sign-up process, the participant must upload a demo reel and fill out the online application form

To maximize your chances of being selected, the demo reel you submit should demonstrate a good understanding of body mechanics and a sensibility for naturalistic animation and acting.

Make sure the demo-reel contains at least 4 shots (with a minimum duration of 40 seconds) that show both body mechanics and acting. You must have at least one acting shot with lip sync in your demo.

Expenses (Free) & Practical info

The workshop is free of charge.

The PANEURAMA project will also cover travel and accommodation for the selected participants, so they can fully focus on the new learning experience.

The Innovation Lab takes place on the Campus Condorcet in Paris, France, hosted by Université Paris 8.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to buef@via.dk 

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