Animate Projects invites UK based artists and animators to submit proposals for films to be broadcast on Channel 4 and 4mations, the new animation online channel that launches in September 2008.

We want ambitious, original and thought-provoking proposals that develop the possibilities of animation techniques: films that explore ideas of what animation is, with new forms and processes, compelling narratives, and challenging content.

We are commissioning three films, and the maximum budget for each is £20,000, including fee. Animate Projects provides practical and editorial support throughout the production.

AnimateTV films are commissioned by Channel 4 and supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Please download the guidelines, application form and equal opportunities monitoring form below. Deadline: 31 July 2008.

AnimateTV commissions are for UK based artists. Students are not eligible.

Please note that we only commission through partnered initiatives, and that we do not have a general fund. Apart from AnimateTV, our other commissioning is not through open submission.

For information about UK public funding for artists’ moving image and animation, contact your Arts Council or Screen Agency.

• AnimateTV 2009: Guidance Notes pdf - 62.92 KB
• AnimateTV 2009: Application Form doc - 33.5 KB
• AnimateTV 2009: Equal Opportunities Form doc - 49 KB