Visible Fictions is delighted to launch a new early animation talent development opportunity called Wee Wonders Scotland, and is looking for budding animators in the far north.
Wee Wonders Scotland officially opened across Scotland on November 17 to support new and emerging talent in writing and directing for animation, nurturing authentic voices to produce four short animations between 1-3 minutes in length.
Project manager of the scheme, Wilma Smith, said she would like to see more applications sent in from budding filmmakers in Caithness and Sutherland.
Led by programme manager Wilma Smith, the scheme aims to achieve “bold, brave and daring” calling cards that can travel the film festival circuit and connect with international audiences and help kickstart careers in the Scottish animation industry.
Wilma said: “Applications are now open and you can apply with a written form or with a 5-minute video or audio recording telling us about the short animation they would like to make.”
Wee Wonders Scotland is looking for original ideas of all animation styles and is open to any age range of audience, from children and family through to adult animation. It encourages creatives from traditionally excluded backgrounds to apply.
Wilma Smith urges budding animators to contact her if they are interested in the opportunity.
Successful talent will receive up to £7K funding to write a final draft script and to produce the animated film. Selected participants will also receive regular one-to-one sessions, development workshops, editorial support and industry mentorship per specialised animation style of project.
The application deadline is noon on December 15, 2025. For more information on how to submit go to www.visiblefictions.co.uk
If anyone needs support applying, then they can get in touch with Visible Fictions by emailing wilma@visiblefictions.co.uk
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